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title: "University of Derby - Derby Theatre Extension & Refurbishment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# University of Derby - Derby Theatre Extension & Refurbishment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cb07e46-63c2-44da-a52c-e77e63ac6b04

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed the award stage for the contract titled "University of Derby - Derby Theatre Extension & Refurbishment," with a focus on building extension work within the industry category. The project, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, was pursued through a selective procurement method, primarily a mini-competition within the Procure Partnerships Framework for construction works valued between £5 million and £15 million. The awarded contract, valued at £11.5 million, follows the tender period that concluded on 29th April 2026, with the contract starting on 22nd May 2026 and expected to be completed by 31st March 2028. Speller Metcalfe has been awarded the contract, and the award was published on 5th June 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, especially for large construction firms specialising in building extensions, as it was awarded through a framework agreement that favours companies familiar with similar procurement processes. Businesses operating within the East Midlands region or those with experience in large-scale construction projects are particularly well-placed to benefit from participating in similar future tenders or partnerships. The selective nature of the procurement process, focusing on a framework agreement, suggests a preference for firms with proven expertise and capacity to manage substantial projects.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice for the construction of the Derby Theatre Extension & Refurbishment works. This Award of contract is following a Mini-Competition process, using the Procure Partnerships Framework - East Midlands (PS5m - 15m Construction Lot).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a19ac6-59c6-4429-a1ad-8fcc71389473 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPELLER METCALFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262800 - Building extension work

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a19ac6-59c6-4429-a1ad-8fcc71389473

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a19ac6-59c6-4429-a1ad-8fcc71389473
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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