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PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Carnarvon Terrace Construction Regeneration Project

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Essex, United Kingdom

VALUE

£17,000,000

DEADLINE

February 13, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45000000

REFERENCE

005902-2026

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Original Tender Description

ProContract Project Reference No.: DN803893 Essex Procurement Partnership is procuring, on behalf of Tendring District Council, with the resulting contract between the Council and the successful Bidder, to deliver a construction regeneration project in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. This project forms part of £60M overall funding secured to deliver regeneration projects to the Tendring District. The site is located at Carnarvon Road, Clacton-on-Sea, is at RIBA stage 3 and already has planning permission. The project comprises of demolishing the existing steel-framed car park structure, preparing the site for the development, and construction of: 1. replacement multi storey public car park 2. community spaces 3. 28nr new residential apartments 4. new publicly accessible urban realm, featuring range of hard and soft landscaping features. More information about this project can be found at: https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/government-funded-projects Please note, the estimated contract value provided is the ceiling budget limit for the complete project, and contract duration is modelled on development of the sites without lotting. The purpose of this notice is to assess market interest and obtain feedback on several aspects of the opportunity, through the completion of an online questionnaire. A full information pack is available to download from the ProContract eTendering portal (see below for more information). Any questions regarding the contract opportunity should also be directed through the ProContract eTendering portal. The deadline for questionnaire completion is Friday 13th February 2026.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Not applicable at this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) stage.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a construction company interested in delivering a significant regeneration project.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the capability and interest to undertake demolition, site preparation, and construction of a multi-storey car park, community spaces, 28 residential apartments, and urban landscaping.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Not applicable at this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) stage.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete the online questionnaire available via the ProContract eTendering portal.
  • Submit the completed questionnaire by Friday 13th February 2026.
  • Direct any questions regarding the contract opportunity through the ProContract eTendering portal.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data005902-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about a market engagement exercise for a significant construction regeneration project in Clacton-on-Sea, seeking feedback on plans for a new car park, community spaces, and residential apartments.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005902-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This document is an OCDS Release Package providing data related to a market interest assessment for a major construction regeneration project in Clacton-on-Sea, encompassing a new car park, community spaces, residential apartments, and urban landscaping.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents005902-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This Preliminary Market Engagement notice from Tendring District Council invites interested construction companies to provide feedback via an online questionnaire by February 13, 2026, for a £17M regeneration project in Clacton-on-Sea involving demolition and construction of a car park, apartments, and community spaces.
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Tender Notice
General Information005902-2026.html
Summary:
This Preliminary Market Engagement notice invites construction companies to provide feedback via an online questionnaire for a regeneration project in Clacton-on-Sea, encompassing a multi-storey car park, community spaces, residential apartments, and urban landscaping.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice is a good practice for a significant construction project, offering clear and fair information. However, there are minor data inconsistencies in structured fields and a notable absence of explicit sustainability focus.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice, as a Preliminary Market Engagement, generally complies with market engagement best practices. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no disputes. However, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields being 'None' in the basic information are data entry flaws, though the description clarifies its nature.

•Basic information fields 'Type' and 'Procedure' are unpopulated.
Clarity85/100

The project description is exceptionally clear, detailing the scope of works and the purpose of the PME. AI-extracted requirements are well-defined and appropriate for this preliminary stage. The absence of evaluation criteria is expected for a PME.

Completeness80/100

All essential information for a Preliminary Market Engagement is provided, including title, reference, organization, detailed description, estimated value, duration, and access to documents. Minor structured data fields are unpopulated.

•Basic information fields 'Type', 'Procedure', and 'Liable Person' are unpopulated.
Fairness90/100

The tender demonstrates high fairness with full document access implied via the e-tendering portal, disclosed value, and generic requirements that are not tailored. The deadline for questionnaire completion is reasonable for a PME.

Practicality80/100

Electronic submission is supported, and key dates like contract start and duration are clearly specified. Financing information is available. The direct URL to the ProContract eTendering portal is not explicitly provided in the main text, which is a minor practical inconvenience.

•Direct URL to the eTendering portal is not explicitly provided.
Data Consistency70/100

While dates are logical and consistent, and there are no disputes, the 'Type', 'Procedure', and 'Liable Person' fields are unpopulated, creating inconsistencies with the detailed description provided.

•Basic information fields 'Type', 'Procedure', and 'Liable Person' are unpopulated.
Sustainability30/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement criteria, social aspects beyond the project's inherent community spaces, or innovation focus within the PME documentation. This represents a missed opportunity to explore these areas.

•No explicit green procurement criteria.
•No explicit social criteria beyond project scope.

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description.
Transparent estimated value and project timeline.
Use of e-tendering portal for market engagement.
Requirements are generic and not tailored to a specific company.
Good practice of conducting Preliminary Market Engagement for a large project.

Concerns

Basic information fields 'Type' and 'Procedure' are unpopulated.
No explicit focus on sustainability, social aspects, or innovation.
Direct URL to the ProContract eTendering portal is not explicitly provided.
The 'Liable Person' field is empty.

Recommendations

1. Ensure all structured data fields, such as 'Type', 'Procedure', and 'Liable Person', are accurately populated.
2. Consider incorporating questions regarding sustainability, social value, and innovation into the PME questionnaire to gauge market capabilities and interest for the subsequent formal tender.
3. Provide a direct link to the ProContract eTendering portal for easier access to information and submission.

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