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Planned procurement · Notice 092174-2026

Refurbishment of Lysons Enterprise Estate

Guildford Borough Council

Value
Value not stated
Stage
Early notice
Where
South East
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
31 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2028

In plain English

Guildford Borough Council wants a Design & Build contractor to refurbish 19 light industrial units at the Lysons Enterprise Estate, recladding the three terraces, fitting new doors, windows and solar panels to bring the estate up to an EPC 'A' rating. Work is planned in two stages: a Pre-Construction Services Agreement from January 2027, followed by construction works running from January 2028 to December 2028.

Good fit for: Design & Build contractors experienced in light industrial refurbishment, recladding and energy efficiency upgrades.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Two-stage Design & Build process, with Stage 2 not guaranteed Subject to successful completion of Stage 1, approval of the developed design, agreed contract sum and governance approvals, the Council may enter into a Design & Build Contract

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Guildford Borough Council are seeking expression of interest from D&B Contractors for the refurbishment of 19 light industrial units constructed in the 1980’s which have now reached the end of their useful life and require significant upgrading works. The Council intends to follow a 2-stage Design & Build procurement route comprising a Stage 1 PCSA followed by a Stage 2 Design & Build Contract The contractor will be required to assume responsibility for completion of the design and delivery of the works under a Design & Build contract. Arranged in three terraces, to provide individual self-contained units, the construction is steel frame with powder coated, profiled steel sheeting and incorporating glazed panels. Each unit has an up and over loading door (manually operated) along with personnel door. Internally the units are single storey and open plan except for a WC block. Electricity and gas are connected. The eaves height is approx. 3.2 m. The units were originally built with lighting but no heating, though over the years some tenants have installed heating and internal fit outs to varying degrees. Externally there is parking, circulation areas and landscaping. Floor areas: Buildings: 1,155 sq m GIA (Combined units) Total Site area: 4,611 sq m (1.14 acres). The units are currently failing the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations. The Council is now undertaking a programme of refurbishment to upgrade the existing accommodation to a standard that meets occupier requirements, ensuring compliance with MEES regulation, whilst seeking to achieve an EPC rating of ‘A’ across the estate. Scope of works: Unit mix: • 8 single bay (mid terrace) 56 sqm • 3 single bay (end terrace) 59 sqm • 3 twin bay 117 sqm • 1 triple bay 172 sqm Total number of units:15 Tot…

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What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: not stated. Published 30 Sep 2026.

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