BHCC - RS - Edward street Redevelopment

Tender description

Brighton and Hove City Council (The Council) is currently delivering a residential build programme known as the New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme (https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/city-regeneration/new-homes-neighbourhoods/about-new-homes-neighbourhoods). The Council is seeking to engage with the market regarding the development of two available sites either side of Edward Street in Kemptown, Brighton. The site is divided into two lots, one on each side of Edward Street: Oakley House (Lot 1) and Car Park site (Lot 2). Contractors will be able to bid for one or both lots individually via a competitive flexible procedure of 3 stages; Stage 1: PSQ and Quality only. (Shortlist to the top 5 scoring returns), Stage 2: Quality and Price full details released at stage 1 shortlist. Stage 3: Value engineering, full details released with stage 2. Oakley House consists of the demolition of the existing mixed-use building and the creation of a single block with a maximum elevation of 6 stories comprising of 23 flats (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms). All of these units are being built for affordable rent. This site is intended to be delivered through a single stage lump sum JCT 2024 Design and Build contract. Bidders should note that Lot 2 contains a high risk building and will therefore require the successful contractor to take the design through the gateway process. For full details please find the planning application here: Ref: BH2025/02088 https://planningapps.brighton-hove.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T1LATIDMKQ400 The Car Park site consists of the creation of two blocks; one of 12 stories (east), 36 flats (1 bedroom) delivered for over 55's at affordable rent; and one of 6 stories (west),17 flats (1 and 2 bedrooms) delivered for affordable housing. This site is intended to be delivered through a two stage JCT 2024 Design and Build contract. For full details please find the planning application here: Ref: BH2025/02089 https://planningapps.brighton-hove.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T1LB2FDMKQB00