Award

Suspended Ceiling Replacement - Schooner Court

BERNICIA GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2025 at 10:32

Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Bernicia Group, a public undertaking based in Ashington, UK, as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "Suspended Ceiling Replacement - Schooner Court," focuses on the works industry category and is located in the UKC22 region. The procurement stage is in the completion phase, having progressed from an active tender status. The contract was awarded on 11th August 2025 to Redfern Building Services Ltd for a gross amount of £23,986.80, with the work scheduled to start on 25th August 2025 and finish by 24th February 2026. This procurement was conducted via an open method under a below-threshold open competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction and installation of suspended ceilings. With a focus on efficiency and the ability to deliver within budget, companies like Redfern Building Services Ltd, which is classified as an SME, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract focuses on price criteria, offering a straightforward path for cost-competitive companies to secure public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio with infrastructure work in the UK.

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Notice Title

Suspended Ceiling Replacement - Schooner Court

Notice Description

Bernicia are looking to appoint a contractor to replace the suspended ceiling at Schooner Court, TS24 0XH which has been estimated to be around 347.29 square metres. Further details can be found in the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047584-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45421146 - Installation of suspended ceilings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£19,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP
Contact Name
Miss Kerry Hunter
Contact Email
procurement@bernicia.com
Contact Phone
03448003800

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE6 3XF
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
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Walker
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDFERN BUILDING SERVICES

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