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Contract for the redevelopment of Dunston Hill

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 08:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is planning a tender process titled "Contract for the redevelopment of Dunston Hill," focusing on construction work for houses. This procurement falls under the 'works' category and is located in the region of UKC22, United Kingdom. The council aims to appoint a preferred development partner to develop new housing at the former Dunston Hill Nursery site in Gateshead. The project is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 10th September 2026. The contract period is planned from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2034, providing businesses ample time to prepare their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in residential construction, particularly those experienced in large-scale housing projects. Firms that can demonstrate a commitment to quality, sustainability, and efficient project delivery would be well-positioned to compete in this process. Additionally, businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships tailored to local council requirements could leverage this project to expand their market presence and portfolio within the public sector construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the redevelopment of Dunston Hill

Notice Description

The Council wish to appoint a single preferred Development Partner who is committed to delivering new housing at the former Dunston Hill Nursery site in Gateshead. This is a residential led development opportunity for a site that is allocated for housing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066546-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211100 - Construction work for houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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