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Construction Centre of Excellence: Learning Space 2

New College Durham

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

New College Durham initiated a public procurement contract titled "Construction Centre of Excellence: Learning Space 2", aimed at refurbishing an industrial warehouse into an interactive learning space for students. The procurement falls within the construction work industry category and is classified under CPV code 45000000. Located in Durham, UKC14, this project is at the award stage, having been completed under a limited procurement method where pre-vetted suppliers were invited via the NEPO207 Construction Framework. Meldrum Construction Services Ltd successfully awarded the contract on 2nd February 2026, with an overall budget of £1,628,098.56.

This tender is a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in refurbishment and construction work, particularly those with established credentials and experience in educational infrastructure. The strategic use of pre-vetted suppliers ensures potential business growth through targeted participation in similar projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in interactive learning environment projects will find such opportunities advantageous, allowing them to leverage frameworks like NEPO207 to access competitive contracts without prior publication. Successful involvement could bolster portfolio strength and credibility in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Centre of Excellence: Learning Space 2

Notice Description

This contract is for the refurbishment of CCoE Learning Space 2, transforming an industrial warehouse into an interactive learning space for students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Refurbishment of industrial warehouse into an interactive learning space for students of New College Durham.

Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded without prior notification as is below threshold, using a framework and under PCR2015. The procurement was tendered using the NEPO207 Construction Framework using Lot 3. Pre-vetted suppliers were invited only, as part of NEPO207.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012506-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,628,098 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
New College Durham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5ES
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Meldrum Construction Services Ltd

Further Information

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