Tender

Harmony Works, Canada House

HARMONY WORKS TRUST

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 18:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Harmony Works Trust is launching a procurement process for the transformation of Canada House in Sheffield into a vibrant centre for music education. This initiative will repurpose the Grade II* listed building to provide inclusive and accessible education to young people and support cultural regeneration. The tender, published on 3rd December 2025, is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement being conducted through a restricted procedure above threshold. This process focuses on construction work for art and cultural buildings, as per CPV classification 45212300, with additional relevance to buildings of historical interest. Prospective bidders have until 9th January 2026 to submit their offers, while the project is slated to commence on 30th June 2026 and conclude by 2nd September 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and cultural sectors, especially those that specialise in art and historic building renovations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this contract an attractive prospect for growing firms looking to enhance their portfolio with high-profile and culturally significant projects. With a project value of £9,500,000, businesses with expertise in technical conservation and architectural heritage are well-suited to compete, promising substantial growth and visibility in the thriving cultural landscape of South Yorkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harmony Works, Canada House

Notice Description

Harmony Works (HW) will transform the Grade II* listed Canada House (CH) in Castlegate in the heart of Sheffield into a home for inspirational music education and opportunity for a wide range of audiences, including and especially young people. It will provide a much-needed, inclusive and accessible hub for music education that celebrates excellence and invites all young people to explore their musical potential. In doing so, it brings an outstanding Victorian heritage building back into public use for the first time in many years, and will anchor the culture-led regeneration of the Castlegate quarter. The project will conserve and protect the outstanding features of Canada House, whilst bringing much needed additional capacity to South Yorkshire, and helping to attract world class musicians. See further details contained in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff07dc-ef49-43ec-a045-7f4092640b8d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 2 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARMONY WORKS TRUST
Contact Name
Mell Naylor
Contact Email
mell.naylor@turntown.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4FT
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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