AwardedAwarded 11 September 2026
Procurement of a Development Partner for the redevelopment of the Clair Hall site in Perrymount Road Haywards Heath
Mid Sussex District Council · Local authority
In brief
Mid Sussex District Council awarded construction and architecture and engineering work to Wates Residential Development Ltd a 4 5 6 7 b 4 5 6 7 h 4 5 6 7 on 11 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £55,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 December 2026.
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What the notice says
Following a competitive flexible procurement (see Tender Notice (2026/S 000-015838) for further details), Mid Sussex District Council has selected a development partner for the redevelopment of the site known as 'Clair Hall'. The redevelopment shall incorporate a new cultural facility on part of the site, alongside redevelopment of the remainder of the site for other uses. The redevelopment (aside from the cultural facility) will be a residential-led development.
The Council has undertaken a separate procurement to select a Cultural Operator to enter into a concession agreement for the new cultural facility. The Contract Details Notice has been issued.
It should be noted that the 'total value (estimated)' stated in this notice is an expression of the estimated gross development value of the development, plus construction cost of the cultural facility, which will be delivered through the opportunity.
The award decision was made on 11 September 2026 and was subject to Cabinet. The Cabinet decision was made on 12 October 2026.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Wates Residential Development Ltd a 4 5 6 7 b 4 5 6 7 h 4 5 6 7 2 bids received | £28,000,000 | Awarded 11 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 008764-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 015838-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 100105-2026
About the buyer
Mid Sussex District CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 008764-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 February 2026, last updated 22 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 22 October 2026.