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T24/0035 Clerk of Works Framework

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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18 Jul 2025 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T24/0035 Clerk of Works Framework" has been completed by The University of Northumbria at Newcastle. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services," pertains to a framework arrangement for Clerk of Works Services. Spanning four years, the framework will support major projects involving new builds and refurbishments in the North East of the United Kingdom. Conducted through an open procedure, the contract was awarded on 12th June 2025 with a start date set for 1st August 2025, and an end date of 31st July 2028. The successful suppliers, Ryder Levett Bucknall UK Ltd, will manage an estimated contract value of £800,000.

This framework provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction oversight and related services. With a focus on the educational sector's infrastructure developments, companies delivering high-quality inspection and engineering services could greatly benefit. The framework is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering those capable of fulfilling these roles a steady avenue for growth over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T24/0035 Clerk of Works Framework

Notice Description

The University has several major projects to deliver in its pipeline over the coming years which includes new build and refurbishments of its estates and may require Clerk of Works Services and therefore is looking to put in place a framework contract for 4 years which the University can call off from, as and when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e80cc83a-fc7c-477a-82f6-595a3f5877e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c74a0d-ecb8-4dad-9001-867ccd3bc453
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

RYDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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