Planning

Renovation and refurbishment of Shades building and 10 - 14 Church Street

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 15:32

Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Hartlepool Borough Council involves the renovation and refurbishment of the Shades building and properties at 10-14 Church Street. This project, valued at £8,800,000, falls under the 'Works' industry category and aims to revitalise the Church Street Conservation Area in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The initiative is in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 23rd April 2026 at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Interested parties should mark the milestone deadline of 24th April 2026 and anticipate future notices by 21st May 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging participation from a broad spectrum of contractors.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and repair services. With the creation of Cat A commercial spaces and public realm improvements, companies with expertise in heritage renovation and landscaping will find this project advantageous. The focus on expanding The Northern Studios signals promising potential for firms involved in film, TV, and digital production infrastructure. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from inclusion in the supply chain, suggesting that Hartlepool Borough Council is prioritising diversification and local business engagement in constructing the Screen Industries Production Village.

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Notice Title

Renovation and refurbishment of Shades building and 10 - 14 Church Street

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council is leading the development of a new Screen Industries Production Village, a major investment set to bring more film, TV, and digital production activity into the town. Over the next 2 years, HBC are constructing, restoring and renovating a series of assets including heritage buildings and vacant properties in the Church Street Conservation Area to provide a range of specialist facilities to support expansion of The Northern Studios. The project will also include public realm improvements and wider opportunities in the supply chain. Market engagement will take place on 23rd April 2026 at 10:00 at Hartlepool College of Further Education. To register further interest please contact Paul Taylor below. Contact email: paul.taylor2@hartlepool.gov.uk

Planning Information

Hartlepool College of Further Education 23/04/2026 10:00 - 12:00. To register interest please contact paul.taylor2@hartlepool.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035803-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 17 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
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
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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