Planning

Newark Market Place Refurbishment

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 11:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newark and Sherwood District Council is initiating a public procurement process for the refurbishment of Newark Market Place, with the procurement currently in the planning stage. The project, titled "Newark Market Place Refurbishment," falls under the industry category of open-air market construction work. The procurement process, led by the council in partnership with Welland Procurement, is specifically targeting the procurement of a Principal Contractor to manage the design and refurbishment. Located in Newark, United Kingdom (region UKF15), this opportunity is scheduled to move forward with a market engagement questionnaire due by 6th March 2026, and further communications expected by 6th April 2026.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in refurbishment and open-air market construction work. The estimated contract value is £3,610,000, a noteworthy sum for growth-driven enterprises, especially SMEs, given the project's suitability criteria. This is an ideal bidding opportunity for contractors with innovative design capabilities and a strong understanding of market challenges. The anticipated contract period will span from 1st July 2026 to 1st March 2028, providing ample time for substantial engagement and business development in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newark Market Place Refurbishment

Notice Description

Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) are seeking to procure a Principle Contractor to lead on the design and refurbishment of the Newark Market Place.

Planning Information

Questionnaire issued, the Council are looking for respondents to: - 1. Share their thoughts on a range of delivery solutions 2. To understand current market challenges 3. Obtain information from the market regarding what are the main considerations for any future specification/ contract. Participants are invited to respond to the questions within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire using the below link. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9901dca8-02fd-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007948-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213142 - Open-air market construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,610,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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