--- title: "Harmony Works, Canada House" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HARMONY WORKS TRUST" published: "2026-01-12" --- # Harmony Works, Canada House Buyer: HARMONY WORKS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea.json) ## Summary The Harmony Works project, managed by the Harmony Works Trust, invites tenders for the transformation of the Grade II* listed Canada House in Castlegate, Sheffield, into an inclusive hub for music education. This project seeks to conserve the Victorian heritage building while integrating it into the cultural regeneration of Sheffield's Castlegate area. The procurement process is within the industry category of construction for art and cultural buildings, with tender submissions due by 16 January 2026 at 17:00 GMT. The estimated contract, valued at £9.5 million, is set to commence on 30 June 2026, concluding by 2 September 2027. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive environment particularly suited for firms experienced in specialised construction projects. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for construction firms with expertise in cultural and historical building renovations. It is ideally suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the project’s suitability criteria. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio by linking it with cultural heritage and urban regeneration initiatives, thereby attracting further opportunities in similar projects. Businesses specialising in art and cultural construction, particularly those experienced in working with historically significant buildings, would find this project aligns well with their skills and capabilities. ## Notice Harmony Works (HW) will transform the Grade II* listed Canada House (CH) in Castlegate in the heart of Sheffield into a home for inspirational music education and opportunity for a wide range of audiences, including and especially young people. It will provide a much-needed, inclusive and accessible hub for music education that celebrates excellence and invites all young people to explore their musical potential. In doing so, it brings an outstanding Victorian heritage building back into public use for the first time in many years, and will anchor the culture-led regeneration of the Castlegate quarter. The project will conserve and protect the outstanding features of Canada House, whilst bringing much needed additional capacity to South Yorkshire, and helping to attract world class musicians. See further details contained in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire Completed submissions should be emailed to Mell Naylor (see contact details below) by the due date stated above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff07dc-ef49-43ec-a045-7f4092640b8d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 2 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HARMONY WORKS TRUST | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4FT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest ## Release History - 12 Jan 2026 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff07dc-ef49-43ec-a045-7f4092640b8d - 8 Jan 2026 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff07dc-ef49-43ec-a045-7f4092640b8d - 8 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff07dc-ef49-43ec-a045-7f4092640b8d - 3 Dec 2025 at 18:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff07dc-ef49-43ec-a045-7f4092640b8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ff07dc-ef49-43ec-a045-7f4092640b8d 12th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81de7083-63b1-437c-969b-91c9c423d17f Pre-Qualification questionnaire document with a description of the client organisation and the project and pre-qualification questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deba0c64-9641-42ed-8d36-17d11b07810c Architect's RIBA Stage 3 report to provide contractors with design intent for the project. This is for information only and to assist contractors in deciding if they want to submit a response to this pre-qualification questionnaire, and, if they do, to assist in informing responses to pre qualification questions. - https://harmonyworks.org.uk/ Link to the client's website - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ee578cb-6562-47aa-88c8-3532ef605e20 Document updated to reflect revised return date of 16th January 2026, 17:00 (GMT) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03a35a4e-87de-4d10-a62f-acbd10aa2aea.json.