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Culture House M&E Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for "Culture House M&E Services" was awarded by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, England. The contract pertains to mechanical and electrical engineering services in the North East United Kingdom, classified under the industry category CPV 71334000. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, bypassing the usual competitive tender stages. Key dates include the contract award date of 31st August 2023, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2025. Sunderland City Council's contact point for this project is Julie Rogerson, reachable via email at julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as Sunderland City Council specifically noted the contract's suitability for SMEs. Although the tender process is complete and awarded to Design & Consultancy Limited, SMEs in the sector can leverage such direct award opportunities to secure future prospects. Enterprises specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services would have been well-positioned to compete, highlighting the importance of building a strong network and awareness of local government procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Culture House M&E Services

Notice Description

Culture House Mechanical and Electrical Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a93d7cbe-e8a1-4c15-917d-147f40950728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9359df93-2821-4e24-8e20-3a2f70c8cedc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,202 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,202 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 2-3 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Rogerson
Contact Email
julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
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
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGN & CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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