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Decoration Framework

Bernicia Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2026 at 15:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bernicia Group is procuring internal and external painting and decorating works for properties across its North East portfolio. The scope includes decoration of homes and communal areas, associated timber repairs to external property envelopes, and work to external timber windows, doors, fencing, gates and roofline. It also covers washing down gutters and walls. Contractors may need to provide access equipment and remove asbestos where necessary. This is a works contract for decoration services, classified under CPV 45451000. The requirement is divided geographically between North and South lots, covering multiple sites in the North East of England. The work is intended to maintain and improve residential property and associated external structures, with delivery across Bernicia’s portfolio rather than at a single site.

The procurement has reached tender: Bernicia invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It is a multi-stage process comprising conditions to participate, an invitation to tender and bidder interviews, with the detailed requirements set out at each stage. Bids must be submitted electronically through the In-Tend portal by 11 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. The anticipated award date is 11 December 2026. The framework is split into two lots, North and South, each valued at £3.75 million gross; the total estimated gross value is £7.5 million. Both lots run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 and may be extended to 31 March 2034 through two 24-month extensions. Evaluation is 60% price and 40% quality.

This opportunity suits painting and decorating contractors with proven residential or commercial experience and the capacity to deliver work across multiple sites. Bernicia is seeking high standards of workmanship, robust quality control and strong health and safety compliance. Suppliers should be prepared for internal and external decoration, timber repairs, work to windows, doors, fencing, gates and roofline, and cleaning of gutters and walls. The scope may also require access equipment and asbestos removal, so relevant competence, specialist resources and safe working arrangements will be important. Both lots are identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and bidders may be awarded both. Contractors able to manage geographically distributed programmes, coordinate site activity and meet UK fire-performance standards under Building Regulations are particularly well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Decoration Framework

Notice Description

The works will consist of :- Internal and external decoration along with associated timber repairs to the external envelope of each property. Components will include, but not limited to, external timber windows, external timber doors, fencing and gates, roofline, washing down gutters and walls, as well as internal decoration to communal areas. There may also be a requirement to use access equipment and remove asbestos, if necessary.

Lot Information

Decoration Framework - North

Internal and external decoration works

Renewal: Contract can be extended up to a maximum of seven(7) years with two (2) extensions of twenty four (24) months.

Decoration Framework - South

Internal and external decoration works.

Renewal: Contract can be extended up to a maximum of seven(7) years with two (2) extensions of twenty four (24) months.

Planning Information

Bernicia is seeking to engage with experienced painting and decorating contractors, preferably based in the North East, to deliver internal and external decoration works across our portfolio which meets UK fire performance standards under Building Regulation. Opportunity Overview Scope: Internal and external painting and decorating services Location: North East region Contract Duration: Up to 7 years Client: Bernicia TUPE may apply We are looking to partner with contractors who demonstrate: Proven experience in residential and/or commercial decoration High standards of workmanship and quality control Strong health and safety compliance Capacity to deliver projects across multiple sites If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to engage with us, please register your company details on the In-tend portal please see link below. We are happy to engage with interested contractors via face-to-face meetings, Microsoft Teams, or telephone discussions to support the review of the scope and requirements. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076325-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bernicia Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE6 3XF
Postcode Area
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC13 Darlington, TLC14 Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC21 Northumberland, TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Walker
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

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