Tender

Discovery Museum Gallery Refurbishment Works

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is seeking to undertake Gallery Refurbishment Works at the Discovery Museum, with a tender titled "Discovery Museum Gallery Refurbishment Works." This procurement falls under the industry category of art gallery construction work and is situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage and operates under an open procurement method designed for below-threshold competitions. Business users interested in participating must register via the OPEN tendering portal, with submissions due by 17th March 2026. Responsible for these works, Newcastle City Council, a sub-central government public authority, offers a substantial opportunity valued at £274,999 GBP, excluding VAT, with works scheduled to commence on 30th April 2026 and complete by 1st January 2027.

These refurbishment works present an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in construction and gallery fitting services, particularly those with experience in art spaces. Given the open competition framework, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to apply, provided they meet the strategic suitability requirements. The award criteria will focus primarily on technical specifications, contributing 60% towards the decision, with price accounting for the remaining 40%. This tender could significantly boost business growth for those able to deliver high-quality renovation works, and it aligns with industry standards in art gallery construction, fostering potential long-term partnerships with public authorities like Newcastle City Council.

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Notice Title

Discovery Museum Gallery Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council are procuring this opportunity on behalf of North East Museums . The procurement is for essential Gallery Refurbishment Works to the Discovery Museum,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014215-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212311 - Art gallery construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£274,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£274,999 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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