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160 Friar Street Commercial Unit Strip-out & Refurb

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Reading Borough Council involves the strip-out and refurbishment of a commercial unit at 160 Friar Street. This project falls under the construction industry, classified as 'works,' and is located in Reading, UK. The process, now at the award stage, started with limited competition, resulting in Morris & Blunt Limited securing the contract. The award was finalised on 13 August 2025, with the contractual period set from 25 August 2025 to 28 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction industry, particularly for businesses specialising in commercial unit refurbishments. SMEs, like Morris & Blunt Limited, are well-placed to fulfil such contracts, especially when the competition is below the threshold. Businesses with expertise in interior strip-out and MEP work could find similar future opportunities beneficial, supporting their expansion and reputation in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

160 Friar Street Commercial Unit Strip-out & Refurb

Notice Description

Quotations are invited for the supply of building works to complete the strip-out, make good and refurbishment of the retail unit interior and shopfront to a white-box level, including general building work and MEP work, with Contractor's Design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05870a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORRIS & BLUNT

Further Information

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