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Manchester First Street - Fit Out Contract

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:51

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19 Mar 2025 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency has been involved in a procurement process titled "Manchester First Street - Fit Out Contract" under the industry category of construction work, with the corresponding CPV code 45000000. This process involves the fitting out and all associated works of the Government hub at First Street, Manchester, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was award, with the contract awarded on 23rd January 2026, and the work is to commence on 16th February 2026 with an end date of 23rd November 2026. The procurement method applied was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £32,776,374. The Government Property Agency, based in Birmingham, acts as the buyer, and the supplier awarded is Wates Construction Limited.

The Manchester First Street project presents significant opportunities for businesses with capabilities in large-scale construction and fit-out projects. Despite its unsuitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the project still offers substantial growth potential for larger construction firms or those capable of managing comprehensive construction-related services. As the procurement method involved a selective call-off from an established framework, companies already engaged in or familiar with such frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities, particularly within the North West region's public sector developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manchester First Street - Fit Out Contract

Notice Description

The fit out and all associated works of the Government hub at First Street, Manchester.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-270effd5-4f09-4113-8547-acb53759c3b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f0e4c0-ad94-4328-970e-7e67128015a3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,776,374 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,303,892 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATES CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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