Tender Opportunity for Property Development Company.
Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a development partner to deliver the comprehensive redevelopment of the Clair Hall site in Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath. The scheme will include the delivery and funding of a new cultural facility alongside a residential-led mixed-use development across the remainder of the site. The appointed partner will be responsible for design, planning, demolition (if required), construction and overall development delivery. The estimated gross development value, including construction of the cultural facility, is approximately £55 million excluding VAT (£66 million including VAT). The anticipated contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 2 December 2031 (five years).
Key Dates
Deadline for requests to participate: 20 March 2026 (12:00pm)
Estimated contract start date: 1 December 2026
Estimated contract completion date: 2 December 2031
Estimated contract duration: 5 years
Scope of Works
Act as development partner for the full redevelopment of the Clair Hall site
Deliver and fund a new cultural facility of designated size within the site
Design and construct a residential-led mixed-use development on the remainder of the site
Provide demolition, site preparation and associated engineering works as required
Undertake urban planning, masterplanning and development services
Work collaboratively with the Council and appointed cultural operator to ensure integrated delivery
Manage a complex town centre site with long-term programme and stakeholder engagement considerations
Ideal Contractor
Experienced property developer with a strong track record in mixed-use and residential-led regeneration schemes
Demonstrable experience delivering cultural, leisure or community facilities as part of wider developments
Proven capability in funding, structuring and delivering multi-million-pound development projects
Strong in-house or partnered expertise in planning, urban design and construction delivery
Collaborative approach to working with local authorities and third-party operators
Ability to manage programme, risk and stakeholder engagement across a multi-year regeneration project
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