West Kentish Town Estate Phase 1 Works
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£26.2m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
05 Mar 2026
Description
Camden Council is awarding a contract for a main works contract for Phase 1 of the West Kentish Town Estate (WKTE) regeneration under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 (JCT DB 2016) together with the Council's standard amendments, using RIBA Stage 3 planning level design information. Phase 1 is located on two separate land parcels - Site A1 includes the demolition of a block of seven maisonette flats above garages, along with an adjoining office space currently used as the WKTE Consultation Hub. In its place, the Council will deliver approximately 52 new social rent homes across two development plots: Site A1: 30 new homes and a ground-floor commercial unit fronting Queen's Crescent Site D1: 22 new homes, located adjacent to a railway bridge - Network Rail Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) is required. In addition to the new housing, the scheme will deliver a high-quality public realm, incorporating landscaping, communal amenity space, and children's play areas, designed to enhance the quality of life for existing and future residents.
Scope
- Reference
- DN777346
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Mar 2026 to 07 Jun 2028
- CPV classifications
- 45000000
- Contract locations
- Camden and City of London, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 40.00% |
| Quality | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Financial Capacity Conditions of Participation 1. The Authority has set a minimum turnover requirement for this project has been set as £36m with a current ratio of at least 0.6 for either of the candidate's 2 most recent financial years. For financial assessment the Authority will utilise financial assessment techniques in line with Cabinet Office information note PPN 02/13. Legal Capacity Conditions of Participation 1. Acceptance of Contract Conditions and London Borough of Camden Schedule of Amendments to JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 (JCT D&B 2016). 2. The Employer may require a 10% performance Bond and/or a Parent Company Guarantee, Contractors Insolvency Cover via the Structural Warranty Provider (NHBC or similar) . Suppliers are required to confirm they will be able to provide the above-mentioned documents at a later stage if/when requested.
As part of the submission Suppliers are required to complete written responses to the below, which is to be uploaded onto the ProContract e-tendering portal. Case studies Suppliers are required to provide three case studies where they company acted as the main contractor. At least two of these projects must have reached Final Account stage, with the accounts fully settled, within the last five years from the date of this enquiry. Additionally, at least one case study should demonstrate your experience of working with Network Rail under a Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) or Asset Protection Agreement (APA). Each project should be comparable to the West Kentish Town Estate Phase 1 Works in terms of: • Scale (number of residential units) • Mix of uses (e.g. residential with commercial/community uses) • Value • Location (live, urban estate environments) For each case study, provide the following project details: • Project title • Project address • Full name and registered address of the Employer • Employer contact details (name, role, organisation, email, and phone number - references may be taken up) • Form of Contract used (e.g., JCT D&B, JCT SBC, NEC ECC, etc.) • Contract start and completion dates • Contract Sum at award (main works only) • Delay/Liquidated Damages - whether any were deducted and total value • Health and Safety - number of RIDDOR reportable incidents and near misses • Disputes - whether any arose, how they were resolved (e.g., through adjudication, mediation, or other) For each case study, Suppliers must also address the following qualitative evaluation criteria: Assessment Criteria (Total: 100%) 1. Programme, Cost, and Quality (50%) Describe how they ensured the works were completed to the agreed time, cost, and quality standards. Include examples of effective risk management, procurement, and delivery strategy. 2. Stakeholder Engagement (15%) Explain how they engaged with all key stakeholders (including the client team, local authority, consultants, and neighbours) throughout the delivery period. 3. Resident Liaison and Communication (15%) Provide evidence of their approach to resident communication, liaison, and minimising disruption in a live estate setting. 4. Social Value Delivery (10%) Detail the social value outcomes they delivered as part of the contract (e.g., local employment, apprenticeships, supply chain engagement, community initiatives). 5. Diversity, Inclusion & Equity (10%) Describe how they promoted diversity, inclusion, and equity across your workforce, supply chain, and in interactions with the local community. Page limit: Maximum 5 pages per case study response covering Assessment Criteria 1 - 5, font size Arial pt 11 or equivalent. No appendices will be accepted. Scoring Criteria • Pass/Fail: 3 compliant case studies must be submitted. Failure to provide the required number or relevance will result in a Fail. • Evaluation: Each case study response will be scored on a scale of 0-5 against the qualitative criteria listed below. Threshold to Progress: Bidders must score a minimum of 60% overall for Assessment Criterion 1 - 5 below for each case study to be considered for progression.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£26.2m
Award date
05 Mar 2026
Contract start
18 Mar 2026
Contract end
17 Oct 2028