Notice Information
Notice Title
Small Works Framework
Notice Description
Bernicia are looking for several contractors to carry out various works across Bernicia properties. For transparency small works projects are generally property upgrades or refurbishments which are outside of our planned works programmes. Each project can range from PS15,000 up to PS250,000 and generally require multiple trades. A specification document has been provided as an overview of the contract only the exact nature of the projects required each year can differ. The initial project is based at Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR3 4EN. The property has 10 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom a communal reception area and office. The refurbishment project is to update all bathrooms, the reception area and office. There is also a requirement to upgrade the lighting in these areas.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: A 12 month extension is available to this contract
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-059e69
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081053-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
45210000 - Building construction work
45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation
45232141 - Heating works
45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
45262900 - Balcony work
45453100 - Refurbishment work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- £4,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Dec 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 10 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 8 Dec 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BERNICIA GROUP
- Contact Name
- 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
- TLC North East (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Electoral Ward
- Walker
- Westminster Constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081053-2025
9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058237-2025
19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home
All documentation can be found on our e-procurement portal InTend.
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