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24 Jul 2026 at 10:24

Award

28 May 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of Studio 2 at the Harrogate Convention Centre, conducted under the Yorbuild 3 Medium Works Framework Lot 1, has been completed. The buying organisation, Mercell UK Ltd, located in Northallerton, acted as the buyer for this tender in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK. The procurement falls under the building construction work category, and the contract was initiated as a further competition with the procurement method classified as "Other". The award for this contract was made on 1st April 2026, with the contract period running from 12th May 2026 to 15th February 2027, for a value of £9,844,354.80.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in building construction works, to expand their portfolio by securing government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit given the procurement's suitability criteria, which encourages SME participation. Companies like Galliford Try, a large supplier that secured the contract, illustrate the potential for significant business growth through public sector collaborations, enhancing their reputation and opening pathways for future contracts within the public procurement domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Further Competition - Yorbuild3 Medium works -Lot 1 - Harrogate Convention Centre - Studio 2 Refurbishment

Notice Description

Further competition carried out under the Yorbuild 3 Medium Works Framework -Lot 1 Contract for Harrogate Convention Centre - Studio 2 Refurbishment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-425ec365-891f-40fc-8ee0-1bfcedef2ca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe22660-c227-4afd-a04f-4b90ebe22fef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,844,354 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERCELL UK LTD
Additional Buyers

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALLIFORD TRY

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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