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Procurement of a Development Partner for the redevelopment of the Clair Hall site in Perrymount Road Haywards Heath

Awarded to WATES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Mid Sussex District Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 February 2026
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Overview

Mid Sussex District Council has procured a development partner for the residential-led redevelopment of the Clair Hall site on Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, which includes the delivery of a new cultural facility. Following a competitive flexible procurement, the contract was awarded to Wates Residential Development Limited with an award value of £28,000,000 against an estimated gross development value of £55,000,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£55,000,000
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
2 February 2026
Classification (CPV)
Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving workMulti-dwelling buildings construction workMulti-functional buildings construction workConstruction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurantsEngineering works and construction worksDevelopment services of real estateUrban planning services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£28,000,000
Award date
10 September 2026
Contract period
1 December 2026 → 2 December 2031
Contract length
5 years
Against estimate
49% below
Bids received
2
Winner
  • WATES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

This contract ends on 2 December 2031.

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About the winner

WATES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Based in
Leatherhead
Public contracts won
2
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

Who bid

  • WATES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDWinner
  • WESTON HOMES PLC

How bids were scored

  • Quality: 45%
  • Social Value: 10%
  • Legal: 7.5%
  • Financial: 37.5%

Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 174.8× the median.

Mid Sussex District Council in the last 12 months

7

contracts awarded, worth £66,507,887 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    20 February 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    2 February 2026

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