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Student Kitchen Refurbishment

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Aug 2026 at 09:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Jun 2026 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool College of Further Education, located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, undertook a procurement process for the "Student Kitchen Refurbishment" project. This initiative was categorised under the works industry, focusing on the installation of fitted kitchens. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method under the "Below threshold - without competition" category and has reached the completion stage. Key dates include the start of the contract on 3rd August 2026, with an end date set for 4th September 2026. A renewal option is available, providing the potential for a 12-month extension. This project was significant as it required the refurbishment of student kitchens, including the removal and reinstatement of a new wall and the fitting of all new kitchen equipment.

The awarded contract, valued at £803,812 gross (£964,574.40 including VAT), was secured by GASTRONORTH LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Gateshead, UK. This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies in the construction and installation sectors specialising in refurbishments at educational institutions. The project’s focus on specialised kitchen installation makes it ideal for businesses with expertise in bespoke kitchen solutions. Such opportunities contribute to business growth by providing visibility and experience in public sector contracts, which can enhance reputation and lead to further opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Kitchen Refurbishment

Notice Description

To carry out the refurbishment of the student kitchens within the College, including removal and reinstatement of a new wall and all new kitchen equipment to be supplied and fitted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073507-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£803,812 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£803,812 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 7NT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Burn Valley
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GASTRONORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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