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title: "Refurbishment of Castleford and Pontefract Markets"
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# Refurbishment of Castleford and Pontefract Markets

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3452b1b3-4a61-4c7f-a059-19ae9fbbb81b

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## Summary

The Wakefield Council has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of both Castleford and Pontefract Markets to Geo. Houlton & Sons Ltd. The procurement process was conducted via the YORbuild3 Minor Works Contractors Framework Agreement West Area, Lot 2. The contract period is from March 31, 2023, to January 26, 2024, with a contract value of £2,645,128.14. The tender deadline was December 8, 2022, with Wakefield Council being the buying organisation.

This contract presents an opportunity for construction businesses, especially those with experience in market construction work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Wakefield Council's preference for local suppliers could benefit businesses based in Yorkshire and the Humber region. The refurbishment project includes redesigning entrances, improving lighting, and general refurbishment, making it ideal for companies with expertise in building renovations and construction works.

## Notice

This contract has been conducted as a further competition exercise via the YORbuild3 Minor Works Contractors Framework Agreement West Area, Lot 2 and is for the refurbishment of both Castleford and Pontefract Markets. The works comprise redesigning of entrances, improved internal and external lighting and general refurbishment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad90db3-dfa1-4bfc-b4ad-dbc29483e7c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,645,128 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEO. HOULTON & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45213140 - Market construction work
- 45213142 - Open-air market construction work

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2023 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad90db3-dfa1-4bfc-b4ad-dbc29483e7c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad90db3-dfa1-4bfc-b4ad-dbc29483e7c7
  6th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52247&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104123
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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