Award

Hexham Shambles Refurbishment

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 11:35

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Hexham Shambles Refurbishment project is overseen by Northumberland County Council, aimed at conserving and refurbishing The Shambles, a Grade II listed structure located in Hexham, Northumberland. Falling under the Construction industry category, the procurement process utilised an open procedure below the threshold, signifying a collaborative approach to improvement works in Hexham town centre. With significant conservation works involved, a Listed Building Consent was already applied for and granted. Initially tendered actively on 3rd February 2025, the tender period ended on 17th February 2025, and an award was made on 18th June 2025. The contract operates from 18th June 2025 until 31st October 2025, with a valuation of £305,674 GBP.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in construction and heritage conservation projects. Businesses possessing expertise in handling listed structures and incorporating materials like sandstone paving would find this project particularly relevant. Successful involvement in such a high-profile public realm improvement initiative could bolster reputation and open doors for future contracts of a similar nature across the UK, promoting sustainable business growth through heritage-driven construction projects.

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Notice Title

Hexham Shambles Refurbishment

Notice Description

Conservation Refurbishment of the Shambles Grade II listed structure in Hexham, Northumberland. This project is subject to Listed Building Consent which has been applied for and in place. As part of the overall public ream improvement works in Hexham town centre Sandstone paving flags has been utilised and this would be the preferred option for 'The Shambles'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7c5e20a-bd40-4751-854d-fbc21c8386d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe2ad13-deb9-4fa8-87d5-87f01c5a457c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,674 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,674 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
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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

HISTORIC PROPERTY RESTORATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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