Tender

Harmony Works, Canada House

HARMONY WORKS TRUST

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:22

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03 Dec 2025 at 18:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Harmony Works project, managed by the Harmony Works Trust, invites tenders for the transformation of the Grade II* listed Canada House in Castlegate, Sheffield, into an inclusive hub for music education. This project seeks to conserve the Victorian heritage building while integrating it into the cultural regeneration of Sheffield's Castlegate area. The procurement process is within the industry category of construction for art and cultural buildings, with tender submissions due by 16 January 2026 at 17:00 GMT. The estimated contract, valued at £9.5 million, is set to commence on 30 June 2026, concluding by 2 September 2027. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive environment particularly suited for firms experienced in specialised construction projects.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for construction firms with expertise in cultural and historical building renovations. It is ideally suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the project’s suitability criteria. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio by linking it with cultural heritage and urban regeneration initiatives, thereby attracting further opportunities in similar projects. Businesses specialising in art and cultural construction, particularly those experienced in working with historically significant buildings, would find this project aligns well with their skills and capabilities.

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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 Completed submissions should be emailed to Mell Naylor (see contact details below) by the due date stated above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea
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
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
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
07972 713388

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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