Award

Keelmen's Hospital, Newcastle Restoration

TYNE & WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the restoration of Keelmen's Hospital in Newcastle has reached the award stage, with Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust as the buying organisation. This project falls under the building construction work industry category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement was conducted using a selective method known as a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £6,226,837, will start on 30th March 2026 and is planned to conclude on 30th September 2027. The award was made to Brims Construction Limited on 12th December 2025. The tender period concluded on 31st July 2025.

This restoration project presents a significant opportunity for qualified construction companies, especially those SMEs interested in building construction work, to increase their portfolio and secure high-value contracts within an iconic heritage site. The procurement process favoured SMEs, providing a competitive edge to smaller businesses seeking to expand their capabilities in historical renovations and modern sustainable installations, such as Air Source Heat Pump and PV Panels. Positioned in the thriving region of North East England, the opportunity renders a strategic advantage to firms aiming to solidify their presence in the construction industry.

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Notice Title

Keelmen's Hospital, Newcastle Restoration

Notice Description

The restoration and refurbishment of Keelmen's Hospital a Grade II* brick built building built in 1701. The refurbishment will create 20 flats around a landscaped courtyard and installation of Air Source Heat Pump and PV Panels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-573cd4d1-f381-4ede-b7c7-e63170095667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b926eae8-8041-4705-b49e-ed3d39c1bbdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,226,837 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,226,837 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE & WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOSFORTH
Postcode
NE3 3LS
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIMS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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