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Force HQ MEP Clerk of Works

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

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15 Sep 2026 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is seeking a qualified Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Clerk of Works for the refurbishment of a five-storey Force headquarters building. The work covers oversight of a combination of existing and new mechanical, electrical and plumbing plant and systems, acting for the Force to monitor quality, compliance and installation standards throughout the project. Services will be delivered at Force HQ, Cobalt 9, 3 Quick Silver Way, West Allotment, Newcastle upon Tyne. The requirement is for construction supervision services, including regular site inspection and monitoring of the refurbishment works. The appointed contractor will support the employer throughout the project lifecycle and respond to issues arising on site.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Questions could be submitted until 23 September 2026 at 17:00, and offers were due by 30 September 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission was allowed through the specified procurement portal. The contract period is 2 November 2026 to 30 September 2028, approximately 20 months. The gross contract value is £42,000. There is one lot. Award will be based on 60% price and 40% quality. The requirement is a service contract for a single MEP Clerk of Works appointment, with the successful contractor providing supervision and assurance during the headquarters refurbishment.

This opportunity suits an MEP construction supervision specialist able to provide a qualified Clerk of Works with experience of refurbishment projects involving mechanical, electrical and plumbing plant and systems. Suppliers should be capable of checking installation quality, compliance and standards on behalf of an employer, maintaining oversight through the project lifecycle and identifying issues requiring prompt attention. The service requires attendance at the site at least twice each week, together with the ability to attend promptly when problems arise. The contractor must be based, or have an office, within 40 miles of the Newcastle upon Tyne site. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist local consultancies and independent construction quality-assurance practices with the necessary professional capability and capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Force HQ MEP Clerk of Works

Notice Description

The Force are seeking to appoint a qualified MEP Clerk of Works for the refurbishment of a five-storey building incorporating a combination of existing and new Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) plant and systems. The MEP Clerk of Works shall act on behalf of the Employer (the Force) to monitor quality, compliance, and installation standards throughout the project lifecycle. The contract period for the MEP Clerk of Works will be approximately 20-months. The Force will require the Successful Contractor to attend site at least twice a week, there will also be a requirement to attend the site promptly, should any issues arise. For this reason, the Force require the Successful Contractor to be based, or have an office located within a 40 miles radius of the site. The Force HQ is located at: Cobalt 9 3 Quick Silver Way West Allotment Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0QQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f9a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087095-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71247000 - Supervision of building work

71520000 - Construction supervision services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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