Contractors called for £60m Hampshire housing renovation

Eastleigh Borough Council is seeking a design and build contractor to deliver 192 mixed-tenure homes at Kings Copse Avenue in Botley, Hampshire. The scheme is reported at about £60m. Full planning permission is already in place. The council is carrying out infrastructure and enabling works itself before the main contractor is appointed. No lots are mentioned.

The contract covers the homes and the associated roads, utilities, landscaping and public open space, delivered in a single phase. Works are due to start in the third quarter of 2027. First homes should complete in early 2028 and final completion is targeted for late 2030. The available source does not state the contract form, duration options or detailed specifications.

The procedure has two stages. An initial qualification round will reduce the field to four bidders, who are then invited to submit full tenders. Final tenders will be scored 70% on quality and 30% on cost. The council keeps the option of a best and final offer (BAFO) round. The winning contractor is expected to be named in April 2027.

Clarification questions for the qualification stage are due by 6 November 2026. Qualification submissions close at noon on 11 November 2026. The tender is advertised on the ProContract (Due North) portal, where the procurement documents are available. This summary is based only on a trade-press article (Construction Enquirer, 13 October 2026). The qualification questionnaire, selection criteria and tender documents were not provided, so company-level selection requirements (financial standing, insurance, accreditations, references) are not yet known.