Tender

NSDC-1500 Gatehouse Project Exhibition on behalf of Newark and Sherwood District Council

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking bids for the "NSDC-1500 Gatehouse Project Exhibition," focusing on interpretive installations at Newark Castle, located in Nottinghamshire. This tender, under the construction industry category, is currently active and categorised as a works contract. It represents an open competition procurement below the threshold, specifying an electronic submission method. Businesses interested have until 3rd November 2025, at 12:00 noon, to submit their proposals, with the contract period expected to run from 8th December 2025 to 7th December 2026. This project will involve enhancing areas of the castle and its grounds, which have historical significance dating back to the 12th century.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in heritage and interpretive displays, to engage in a project with a substantial value of up to £600,000. With preferences for SMEs and VCSEs, the tender process offers a favourable chance for smaller and community-oriented businesses to grow by being involved in a publicly funded project. Given the historical context and the blend of quality and price focus—70% and 30% respectively—contractors with capabilities in both competitive pricing and high-quality delivery in the heritage and construction sectors are well-suited to participate in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSDC-1500 Gatehouse Project Exhibition on behalf of Newark and Sherwood District Council

Notice Description

Interpretive fit out to areas formed as part of a preceding base build contract in the gatehouse and northwest tower and also external signage and interpretive installations in the castle grounds. Location: Newark Castle, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG Newark Castle is located adjacent to the River Trent in the Town of Newark. There is evidence of an earth and timber castle on this site since the reign of William the Conqueror, and under Bishop Alexander in the 12th Century the castle was rebuilt in stone. The Castle was remodelled several times over the following centuries but was destroyed after the English Civil Wars. The Castle and surrounding landscape had various uses after the Civil Wars including a bowling green, coal wharf, and cattle market. It was the first ruin of Britain to be restored at public expense in 1845-48. In 1889 the landscape surrounding the Castle was opened as Jubilee gardens, and much of this landscape remains in place today. The Castle ruins, comprised of both the northern Gatehouse and the west curtain wall, sit within Newark Castle Gardens with the B6326 Great North Road / Beast Market Hill to the north and the B6166 Castle Gate to the east. On the southern edge of the site a footpath is situated which leads from the Castle Gate to the River Trent marking the western site boundary. The Castle and Gardens are currently undergoing a series of alterations and adaptions to provide the areas where the Interpretive elements will be installed on site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060771-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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