Planning

Houghton Depot Redevelopment

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Houghton Depot Redevelopment" project, categorised under construction works for commercial, warehouse, and industrial buildings. The process is currently in the planning stage with a legal basis set under the UKPGA 2023/54. The planned redevelopment, located in the UKC22 region, is set to start on 1st May 2026 and complete by 31st July 2027. This procurement follows the announcement of a future notice date of 1st December 2025, giving businesses sufficient time to prepare for the tender opportunities that will arise.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in commercial and industrial building works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to participate, making it an advantageous opportunity for such companies looking to expand their portfolio and explore new ventures. Engaging in this project could provide valuable experience in public sector projects, enhance reputation, and lead to potential future contracts with public authorities across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Houghton Depot Redevelopment

Notice Description

The Redevelopment of Houghton Depot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025355-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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