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NCC1736 - Former Mortuary (aka Rocket House) Repair Works

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "NCC1736 - Former Mortuary (aka Rocket House) Repair Works." This initiative, located in Morpeth, UK, involved converting the Rocket House into a functional workshop while maintaining its historical integrity. The main procurement category is construction work, and the process was conducted through an open procurement method, specifically a below-threshold open competition. The final stages occurred around March 2026, with the contract signed on 26th March 2026, and the works planned to end by 20th May 2026.

This contract presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs like Hodgson Sayers Limited, the appointed contractor. Businesses offering construction, refurbishment, and repair services, especially those specialising in preserving historical structures, could find similar future tenders attractive. Open competition provides equal access to opportunities, fostering a diverse range of applicants, mainly those ready to support public sector projects while focusing on price and quality criteria (80% price, 20% quality). The tender's regional focus in the UK could further aid local businesses in expanding their clientele by working closely with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1736 - Former Mortuary (aka Rocket House) Repair Works

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council has appointed a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the repair and refurbishment of Rocket House, converting it into a functional workshop while restoring the structure to a safe condition and preserving its historic character and integrity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,208 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 20 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HODGSON SAYERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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