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title: "Merchants' Quay, St Helier Jersey - identification and appointment of a development partner"
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# Merchants' Quay, St Helier Jersey - identification and appointment of a development partner

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/merchants-quay-st-helier-jersey-identification-and-appointment-of-a-development-partner-ocds-h6vhtk-0567af). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ports of Jersey: "Merchants' Quay, St Helier Jersey - identification and appointment of a development partner". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £1. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Ports of Jersey](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ports-of-jersey-JE-FSC-119501)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £1 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest, Development of non-residential real estate, Hotel construction work, Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- **Delivery Location:** JE
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/merchants-quay-st-helier-jersey-identification-and-appointment-of-a-development-partner-ocds-h6vhtk-0567af#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0567af`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/merchants-quay-st-helier-jersey-identification-and-appointment-of-a-development-partner-ocds-h6vhtk-0567af#tl-md)

## Description
Ports of Jersey is looking to engage with an experienced, committed development partner to, design, build, fund, and operate (itself or through an experienced third party) a hotel on the Merchants' Quay site in Jersey, Channel Islands (the "Opportunity").
The Opportunity, which is part of Jersey's broader Harbour Master Plan, is a rare occasion for a developer to play a wider role in Jersey's medium to long-term development strategy, collaborate with an array of local partners, and leverage Jersey's socio-cultural assets to support a thriving, but underserved, tourism market.
A preliminary study suggests that a hotel development of approximately 10,000 sq m could be delivered, which, depending on required room sizes, could deliver 125-150 guest rooms (subject to Planning). Supplementing this, a comprehensive facilities programme could include: (i) an all-day dining restaurant; (ii) a rooftop or upper-level bar; (iii) a destination bar and restaurant (La Folie Inn), (iv) a spa and wellness area; and/or (v) event/meeting spaces.
Any future development must carefully respect the significance of both the Grade 1 listed harbour infrastructure and the Grade 3 and 4 listed buildings. The vision for La Folie Inn and South Pier House is to have them restored and integrated into the overall development. The Opportunity must strike a careful balance between commercial viability and the conservation of these important heritage assets.
At this stage, Ports of Jersey is intending to enter into a long-term lease with an organisation for the design, build and operation of the hotel. Ports of Jersey would like to use this market engagement phase to engage with prospective developers and understand the market view in relation to the appropriate length of the lease, as well as explore different options to maximise the return on investment.
To ensure we take the right procurement approach, we would like to understand the current market interest in this opportunity. 
If you would be interested in submitting a response to this Opportunity, please register your interest via the advert on the Proactis e-tendering platform "Procontract" via the link provided, where you will be directed to the Market Engagement documentation.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c70ea4ad-0f66-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 45212350, 45212411, 55000000, 70112000, 71000000
- **Delivery regions:** JE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** JE

- **Contract Period:** 28/05/2026 to 30/05/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F043900-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-07-29T13:22:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T14:59:35.416Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0567af