Tender

PS Wingfield Castle - Phase 2 Works

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 18:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has initiated a tender for the restoration of the historic PS Wingfield Castle, located at the Museum of Hartlepool. This procurement process, titled "PS Wingfield Castle - Phase 2 Works," pertains to the construction industry. It seeks to engage a contractor to perform repair works that will stabilise the vessel for future public use. The council is adopting an open procurement method, inviting proposals from suitable candidates to assume roles as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on Friday, 17th October 2025, and a project start date of 25th November 2025. The project will be executed in two main phases: pre-construction and construction, spanning from November 2025 through April 2027, with works being conducted in Hartlepool, UKC11 region.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction and transportation equipment sectors, especially those with experience in heritage restoration and marine engineering. With a gross contract value of £2.4 million across two years, there is substantial financial promise. The tender is tailored for businesses capable of managing complex projects under the stipulations of CDM 2015 regulations, offering a blend of design and construction execution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and a focus on quality, given the 60% quality weighting in the award criteria, may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and demonstrating their capabilities on a prestigious local project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS Wingfield Castle - Phase 2 Works

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council is progressing with the restoration of the historic PS Wingfield Castle, a heritage paddle steamer located at the Museum of Hartlepool. Phase 2 of the project involves enabling and repair works to stabilise the vessel and prepare it for future public use. This phase includes operations such as towing the vessel onto land, undertaking structural repairs, and installing new moorings and access infrastructure. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver these works, with responsibilities covering both detail design and construction delivery. The Council is now preparing to procure a contractor who will act as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015, and lead the delivery of Phase 2 in accordance with the specification prepared by Beckett Rankine. It is intended that the new contract will commence from 25 November 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date). The works will be delivered in two stages: Pre-construction (from Nov 2025 to March 2023) and Construction (from June 2026 to April 2027), with a break clause between stages. This allows for the scope and total cost of the works to be reviewed and approved before progressing to the construction phase. Tender documents can be obtained (and must be submitted) via e-tendering site www.open-uk.org The tender reference is OPEN20251601 Tender deadline is Friday 17th October 2025 14:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055995-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01429 523238

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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