Award

NCC1109 Berwick Maltings Theatre Main Contractor

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2025 at 10:24

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25 Sep 2025 at 12:52

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25 Sep 2025 at 12:13

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has successfully completed the procurement process to appoint Willmott Dixon Construction Limited as the main contractor for the Berwick Maltings Theatre project, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold, and the total contract value is approximately £21 million GBP. This tender represents a two-stage process, with the current award covering stage 1, known as the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA). Key dates include the original end date for the tender period on 26 February 2025, and the project's contract period scheduled from 31 March 2025 to 22 March 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in the construction industry, particularly for firms experienced in theatre development and large-scale infrastructure projects. With an emphasis on open procurement, the process encourages Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate, although the current contract was awarded to a large supplier. The project's scale and scope are well-suited for companies capable of managing complex building works in a competitive environment, and the possibility of entering stage 2 of the contract upon final value agreement could further extend business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1109 Berwick Maltings Theatre Main Contractor

Notice Description

This is a 2 stage process and this award is for stage 1 - PCSA. If a final value can be agreed this will progress to stage 2. Northumberland County Council (NCC) is conducting a procurement exercise to appoint a main contractor to carry out the works at The Berwick Maltings Theatre. Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the Contract and other relevant information are detailed in the Specification/Employers Requirements and supporting Appendices which can be found at https://www.open-uk.org/ Reference number - OPEN202552

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5830736-3c92-44f1-8ded-f663aa594660
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1133e5a6-6d52-4d1d-a5f0-03b070bab11e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£883,727 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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