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18 Mar 2025 at 14:05

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03 Oct 2024 at 12:05

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22 Mar 2024 at 16:05

Award

06 Jun 2023 at 10:12

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02 Nov 2022 at 11:26

Tender

21 Sep 2022 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is undertaking a public procurement process for the "T23/0017 - NESST: PCSA D&B" project, which involves the Design and Build Contract for the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST). This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is classified with CPV code 45000000. There has been a substantial amendment to the total value of the procurement, now valued at £32,990,579.19, as of the latest update on 18th March 2025. The location of the project is in Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22 region. The procurement stage is in the award phase for stage 2 of the contract, with the key contacts at the University being Gill Mournian, reachable at gill.mournian@northumbria.ac.uk.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for construction firms specializing in design and build projects to participate in a high-value contract that includes ambitious refurbishment and extension work. Businesses with expertise in large-scale construction, project management, and specialized consultancy services such as architecture, engineering, and interior design would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement methods used include the restricted procedure to ensure selective and qualified participation. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial business growth and establish a robust presence in the education and construction sectors within the North East region.

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Notice Title

T23/0017 - NESST: PCSA D&B

Notice Description

Design and Build Contract for the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST)

Lot Information

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham - Up to PS1,000,000

Direct Award from NEPO 207 Lot 8 NESST is one of the University's key projects to radically refurbish and extend an existing life expired building in line with an ambitious Capital Programme, which it wishes to deliver in line with its Corporate Strategy. The opportunity is being jointly funded by the University, a Research Partner, and Government Funding (SCIF & PSDS3c). This procurement is for Pre-Construction Services with resultant Design & Build contract expected in Q4 2024.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

Tees Valley - Up to PS1,000,000

Lot 2 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of PS1,000,000 within the boundaries of the Tees Valley.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Durham - PS1,000,000 - PS3,000,000

Lot 3 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS1,000,000 and PS3,000,000 within the boundaries of Northumberland County, Tyne and Wear and County Durham.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

Tees Valley - PS1,000,000 - PS3,000,000

Lot 4 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS1,000,000 and PS3,000,000 within the boundaries of the Tees Valley.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

North East - PS3,000,000 - PS5,000,000

Lot 5 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS3,000,000 and PS5,000,000 within the North East of England

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

North East - PS5,000,000 - PS10,000,00

Lot 6 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS5,000,000 and PS10,000,000 within the North East of England

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

National - PS5,000,000 - PS10,000,000

Lot 7 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS5,000,000 and PS10,000,000 nationwide.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

North East 10,000,000+

Lot 8 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of over PS10,000,000 within the North East of England.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

National - PS10,000,000+

Lot 9 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of over PS10,000,000 nationwide.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

Development Work Programmes (National) - Up to PS50,000,000

Lot 10 will cover development projects with an initial budgeted value of up to PS50,000,000 nationwide.

Renewal: This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036a30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£802,419,113 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to the published expiry date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Additional Buyers

Northumbria University

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE2 1XE
Postcode Area
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), TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington, TLC14 Durham, TLC21 Northumberland, TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Able Construction (Northern) Ltd

Aptus Construction Ltd

BAM Construction Limited

Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd

Brims Construction Limited

Britcon (UK) Limited

Caddick Construction Limited

Compass Developments (NE) Limited

EQUANS Regeneration Ltd

Esh Construction Limited

F Parkinson Ltd

GMI Construction Group Plc

Geoffrey Robinson Limited

Kier Construction Limited

McCarrick Construction Company Ltd

Meldrum Construction Services Group Ltd

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd

Morris & Spottiswood Limited

Robertson Construction Group Limited

Sir Robert McAlpine Limited

Surgo Construction Limited

T Manners & Sons Limited

Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited

Wates Construction Limited

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