NCC1528 Woodhorn Heapstead Restoration Works

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 13:49

TenderAmendment

27 Feb 2025 at 15:18

TenderAmendment

14 Feb 2025 at 08:38

TenderAmendment

10 Feb 2025 at 14:59

TenderAmendment

06 Feb 2025 at 14:50

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NCC1528 Woodhorn Heapstead Restoration Works" was initiated by Northumberland County Council, aiming to restore and repaint the steel elements of Heapsteads 1 & 2 at Woodhorn Colliery, a listed and scheduled monument in the North East of England. This open procedure tender, classified under building construction work (CPV 45210000), commenced with its contract period from 9th April 2025 to 31st October 2025. The award stage has been completed, with the final contract awarded to Compass Developments (NE) Limited for £2,505,818.72. With an initial publication date of 3rd February 2025, critical procurement phases have concluded, including the tender, which closed on 5th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in historical building restoration, particularly those equipped to handle conservation of listed structures. SMEs are encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria, as the project was designed to promote smaller enterprises. The open procedure ensures an accessible procurement process, providing well-prepared and skilled restoration specialists the chance to showcase their expertise in preserving historical architecture, potentially securing future conservation projects and enhancing their portfolio within this niche market.

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Notice Title

NCC1528 Woodhorn Heapstead Restoration Works

Notice Description

The project comprises the repair and re-painting of the steel elements to the Heapsteads 1 & 2 of Woodhorn Colliery. The buildings are protected with listed status and the location is recognized as a scheduled monument as it is the most well-preserved example of a late 19th to early 20th century colliery in the Northeast of England. For further details of the tender opportunity, please use the link below to view OPEN202570. https://www.open-uk.org/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9b2ea92-b5dc-462a-bbcc-608f5a7f7034
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664f0b1a-928d-4658-8bc7-f79610847578
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,505,818 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,505,818 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 12 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

COMPASS DEVELOPMENTS (NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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