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title: "Manchester First Street - Fit Out Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-270effd5-4f09-4113-8547-acb53759c3b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY"
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# Manchester First Street - Fit Out Contract

Buyer: GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-270effd5-4f09-4113-8547-acb53759c3b6

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## Summary

The Government Property Agency has been involved in a procurement process titled "Manchester First Street - Fit Out Contract" under the industry category of construction work, with the corresponding CPV code 45000000. This process involves the fitting out and all associated works of the Government hub at First Street, Manchester, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was award, with the contract awarded on 23rd January 2026, and the work is to commence on 16th February 2026 with an end date of 23rd November 2026. The procurement method applied was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £32,776,374. The Government Property Agency, based in Birmingham, acts as the buyer, and the supplier awarded is Wates Construction Limited.

The Manchester First Street project presents significant opportunities for businesses with capabilities in large-scale construction and fit-out projects. Despite its unsuitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the project still offers substantial growth potential for larger construction firms or those capable of managing comprehensive construction-related services. As the procurement method involved a selective call-off from an established framework, companies already engaged in or familiar with such frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities, particularly within the North West region's public sector developments.

## Notice

The fit out and all associated works of the Government hub at First Street, Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f0e4c0-ad94-4328-970e-7e67128015a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,776,374 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,303,892 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATES CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f0e4c0-ad94-4328-970e-7e67128015a3
- 19 Mar 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cb9730-0c23-4a09-a790-e15b5b5d86bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f0e4c0-ad94-4328-970e-7e67128015a3
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cb9730-0c23-4a09-a790-e15b5b5d86bf
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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