This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 17:20

TenderUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 18:59

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has awarded a contract for the refurbishment works of the former House of Fraser building in Grimsby. The tender, titled "Former House of Fraser Refurbishment Works," falls under the construction industry category and the procurement process used an open procedure. As of July 2026, the contract is in the award stage with plans for work to commence on 1st September 2026 and complete by 1st June 2027, with the potential to extend to November 2027. The contract value, including potential modifications, stands at approximately £1,650,588.72. The buyer for this contract is located at Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, United Kingdom, and can be contacted via procurement@nelincs.gov.uk.

This refurbishment contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those specialising in internal refurbishment works. The tender attracted interest from multiple bidders and ultimately was awarded to 7 Formation Limited, an SME based in Corby. This underscores the council's openness to engaging with small to medium-sized enterprises. The open procedure adopted for this procurement allows fair competition and could be particularly beneficial for businesses with capabilities in managing scope changes, as the project includes potential modifications subject to additional funding. Companies with strong expertise in construction, particularly those with experience in refurbishment and conservation repair, would be well-suited for such projects, fostering growth and increasing their portfolio in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Former House of Fraser Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council (The Employer) are seeking one contractor to undertake internal ground floor refurbishment works on the former House of Fraser building, Grimsby, to provide a shell which will support a future tenant to commence their fit out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Subject to the approval of Heritage Lottery Funding the contract may also be modified to include works to the exterior of the building, including conservation repair to building envelope, roofing works, rainwater goods, masonry repairs, window and door repairs / replacement and courtyard works. The total value (estimate) includes the estimated cost of this modification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050214
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065364-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,658,588 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

7 FORMATION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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