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Project Halo

St Helens Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: St Helens Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, St Helens, UKD71, WA10 1HP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
16560000.0 GBP
Gross: 16560000 GBP
Published
29 Aug 2025, 14:48
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45000000 - Construction work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

E-Procurement Portal (The Chest) Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3375c9e5-c884-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 The proposed development is on the site of a former glassworks that was remediated in 2021. The development is of 8,037m2 with the provision for future mezzanine expansion to meet tenant requirements. The proposed TechBox development aiming to meet local demands for advanced manufacturing, science and technology end users. The scheme is across 4 blocks separated into 6 units, designed to meet a range of end user requirements. The proposed development consists of a fitted-out core of office space and amenity services, with a shell for occupiers' production and storage requirements. External works include parking, delivery yards, soft landscaping and amenity. Project Halo aims to be a class leading TechBox scheme, and as such aspires to meet the highest standards of sustainability. The proposed scheme demonstrates its approach to sustainable construction through a target of achieving BREEAM Outstanding, setting it within the top 1% of sustainability performance of the UKs commercial new buildings. The estimated value of this contract is: £16,560,000 (incl. VAT) STAR Procurement, acting on behalf of the Council, invites Applications for the provision of the Works otherwise referred to as the "Contract" by the Council, from organisations with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for providing the Services (the "Suppliers"). In addition to the Council, the Invitation to Participate (ITP) and any ensuing Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued on behalf of Network Space Land Limited. E-Procurement Portal (The Chest) Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3375c9e5-c884-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052559-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 16,560,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-13T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-04-12T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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