Planning

21 - 25 Whitby Street

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 12:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for construction work, focusing on the strip-out, repair, and refurbishment of properties at 21 - 25 Whitby Street, adjoining the Church Street Conservation Area in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. This tender involves structural repairs and the installation of new shopfronts, aimed at creating high-quality retail and Category A commercial spaces. The procurement method is limited competition, below threshold, suitable for SMEs, with the contract period planned from 26th October 2026 to 3rd December 2027. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3,500,000 GBP, with key industry categories including construction works.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for construction firms with expertise in refurbishment and structural repairs, particularly those familiar with conservation areas and retail space development. SMEs with capabilities in high-quality construction and shopfront installations will find this contract appealing, as it aligns with the procurement method criteria favouring limited competition and below threshold conditions. Firms with a focus on delivering outstanding commercial and retail accommodation are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth. Additionally, the contract's extensive duration provides ample scope for partnership and strategic business expansion within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

21 - 25 Whitby Street

Notice Description

Strip-out, repair and refurbishment works to three adjoining terraced properties and one detached property located adjacent to Hartlepool's Church Street Conservation Area. The scope of works includes structural repairs to existing timber floor joists and the installation of new shopfronts. Upon completion, the refurbishment will deliver high-quality retail accommodation alongside Category A commercial space.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068df5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039182-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,916,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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