Tender

Glassworks Sunderland

SUNDERLAND CULTURE

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland Culture is currently at the tender stage for a project titled "Glassworks Sunderland," which falls under the architectural design services category. The goal is to recruit an architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) for refurbishing and converting the former Peter Smith Antiques on Villiers Street, Sunderland into a creative maker space focused on glass-making facilities. This project, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, employs an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender deadline is set for 27th October 2025 at 13:00 GMT, with the contract period running from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2027. Key stakeholders include Sunderland Culture, represented by Nick Malyan as the contact point.

The Glassworks Sunderland project offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in architectural and multi-disciplinary design services, especially those with expertise in conservation and heritage projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been identified as particularly suitable for such entities. With a project budget ranging from £300,000 to £900,000, this initiative presents a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the creative industry sector while contributing to the development of a unique cultural hub in Sunderland. Potential candidates must demonstrate experience in delivering consultancy services that meet both creative and technical standards.

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Notice Title

Glassworks Sunderland

Notice Description

Sunderland Culture seeks to appoint an architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) with high level support from a conservation accredited (RIBA SCA or AABC) architect. The team will deliver full consultancy services for the refurbishment and conversion of the former Peter Smith Antiques, Villiers Street, Sunderland into a new creative maker space centred around glass making facilities and associated crafts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bd87f6f-f05b-4cb3-8e9d-3a13ed91ca0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4787c977-b819-4e43-8cc0-a6e1477ebf54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CULTURE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR6 0GL
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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