Chichester District Council in UK has launched a tender inviting private developer for Southern Gateway area regeneration in Chichester. Chichester is a city in West Sussex, South-East England.

The site area of the project is approximate 12 hectare. The scope of work includes development of 365 homes (out of which minimum 30% should be affordable); 21 600 m² of mixed commercial space including extensive retail, office, hotel, leisure, entertainment, visitor, and night time economy opportunities; landscaping and public space enhancements; improved transport links, highways and services infrastructure, including wastewater treatment.

The private partner will be responsible to support the Council to complete land assembly and relocations; design a high-quality scheme in accordance with the adopted Masterplan for the area and the Council's requirements; consider and advise on focused meanwhile uses, participate in consultation and obtaining planning permission; deliver infrastructure, including public realm, highways and transport;fund the scheme; develop the scheme; brand, promote and market the opportunity; ensure the long term stewardship and management of the completed development.

The project investment is GBP 200 million (US$ 270.72 million). Pre-qualification checks must be submitted by June 7, 2019. All the successful bidders will be issued ITDP on June 17, 2019. Initial Bid submission deadline is July 26, 2019. Final bid submission deadline is September 30, 2019.

Appointment of the preferred bidder is expected to take place in October 2019.

Contract signing is expected to take place in December 2019.