Award

Glassworks Phase 1 - Enabling Works

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

In a public procurement process led by Sunderland City Council, the contract titled "Glassworks Phase 1 - Enabling Works" involves construction work for art and cultural buildings located in Sunderland, UKC23 region. This contract has reached the award stage and was awarded on 12th December 2025, with Britcon (UK) Ltd being selected as the supplier. The procurement method was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the NEPO207 Construction Works Framework. The project, valued at £1,739,609.43, aims to conduct enabling works at the former Peter Smith Antiques buildings on Borough Road.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in cultural building projects. Given the framework under which it operates, opportunities like this can create pathways for companies to engage in collaborative projects and expand their portfolios within public infrastructure works. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in structural works and are willing to engage through existing frameworks would find themselves well-suited to such opportunities, thus aiding their business growth and market penetration.

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Notice Title

Glassworks Phase 1 - Enabling Works

Notice Description

Enabling works at the former Peter Smith Antiques buildings (12 and 14 Borough Road)

Procurement Information

Further competition under existing framework (NEPO207 Construction Works Framework)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064aa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,739,609 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Raft
Contact Email
andrew.raft@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7909320787

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITCON (UK

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