Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Wirral Borough Council
Mallory Building, 2 Alice Ker Square
Birkenhead
CH41 2AB
UK
E-mail: dancheetham@wirral.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD74
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wirral.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.wirral.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Wallasey Town Hall Annexes (Development Opportunity - Pre Market Engagement)
Reference number: DN758661
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Following the recent adoption of the Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan, Wirral Council are undertaking a Soft Market Testing (SMT) exercise in relation to ‘the opportunity sites’. The masterplan area is a key local and regional regeneration opportunity, as such, Wirral are seeking to ascertain whether there is sufficient interest from the local and regional development industry and to establish a procurement and delivery strategy.
The two opportunity sites comprise of the former North and South Annexe Buildings fronting Brighton Street and located either side of Wallasey Town Hall.
The North Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.578 acres and the South Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.586 acres. The freehold interest of both sites (c.1.164 acres) are owned by Wirral Council.
Wirral Council gained approval to have both buildings demolished in June 2023 and have completed the works resulting in a cleared and accessible site that is free of any existing structures / buildings.
https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227828
https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227830
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45211000
45300000
45400000
70000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wirral Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Developers to inform a delivery strategy.
The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement are to:
alert the market of the upcoming opportunity.
ensure requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable.
gain insight into delivery, commercial, and contracting strategy.
gain insight into funding and investment strategy.
Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102).
Further information on the opportunity can be found by accessing https://procontract.due-north.com / DN758661
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/04/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/01/2025