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Pre-Market Engagement Temporary Accommodation Pre-Construction Services

St Albans City and District Council · Local authority

In brief

St Albans City and District Council has announced plans to buy construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 402 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

St Albans City and District Council (SADC) is exploring the future procurement for preconstruction services for design development of new temporary accommodation, with design development to be led by a main works contractor for a variety of sites in St Albans City and District.. The appointed contractor will lead design development and submission of planning applications for up to approximately 40 units of 1-2 bed homes across the initial two development sites. The successful contractor will be expected to consider all opportunities to prioritise timely delivery of a cost and energy efficient design which may include modern methods of construction to achieve this aim.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073876-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073881-2026

About the buyer

St Albans City and District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

12

Awards

3

Suppliers it has used most for construction

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From notice 073876-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 August 2026, last updated 4 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.