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Future High Street Fund: 20-26 Fargate

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council focuses on the refurbishment of 20-26 Fargate in Sheffield City Centre as part of the Future High Street Fund programme. The project involves the conversion of commercial spaces to mixed-use facilities including event and co-working spaces. This initiative is classified under the "Overhaul and refurbishment work" category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at approximately £10.4 million, was executed through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with contracts starting on 8th September 2025 and concluding on 9th October 2026. The award notice was published on 22nd September 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for large construction firms, particularly those specialising in mixed-use refurbishments and sustainable building improvements. The contract, awarded to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd, highlights potential growth avenues for businesses capable of providing comprehensive renovation solutions, aligning with the project's requirements such as structural alterations and the enhancement of building sustainability. Companies with expertise in building modernisation and sustainability measures could be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, especially those linked to urban regeneration and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future High Street Fund: 20-26 Fargate

Notice Description

The Works are part of the Future High Street fund programme to improve Fargate, which is a prominent pedestrianised street within Sheffield City Centre and adjacent to the Town Hall. The building will be converted from commercial use to a mixed-use facility, with an event space for live music, flexible multiuse, Makers Space and entrance space, and co working office space. A bar will be installed adjacent to the events area, whilst a kitchen will be provided to support a cafe function during daytime hours. Works will include alterations to internal walls and partitions, new external and internal doors, new sanitary provision, structural alterations, upgrading of building fabric to improve sustainability performance, works to existing windows, upgraded roof coverings and PV installations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8aafcfd7-8880-4403-8c51-53fad184ba48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73472e8-1fbe-41d1-b249-31455bc892c1
Current Stage
Award
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

CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,422,616 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,422,616 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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