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title: "Consett Fire Station Refurbishment Works"
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# Consett Fire Station Refurbishment Works

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34e0ed00-b481-4577-9261-ea4e751e11c7

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is seeking tenders for refurbishment works at Consett Fire Station, Villa Real Road, Consett. Classified under the building construction work category, this tender is currently at the tender stage with a procurement method of competitive quotation (below threshold). The key dates include the publication date on 15th January 2025, with the deadline for tender return on 18th February 2025, and the anticipated contract period from 7th April 2025 to 14th July 2025. Interested organisations should contact James Gilbert at jgilbert@ddfire.gov.uk to register their interest and organise site visits, which are to be completed by 11th February 2025.

This refurbishment project presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in building construction to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a government contract worth approximately £750,000, inclusive of a £50,000 contingency. Businesses with a solid track record in similar refurbishment works, who can provide detailed tender submissions and adhere to the specified timelines, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The precise requirements, including a completed schedule of works and client references, ensure that only capable and experienced contractors can deliver this high-profile project, paving the way for future collaborations with public sector organisations.

## Notice

Refurbishment Works - Consett Fire Station, Villa Real Road, Consett, DH8 6BH. Each tendering organisation should register their interest in this opportunity by contacting James Gilbert jgilbert@ddfire.gov.uk, this will ensure any updates on the information are received by the tendering organisation. Budget: PS750k including a PS50k contingency (Prelims & profit should be included in the Tender return for the expending of the contingency sum) Tender Information: https://we.tl/t-srzNDalXZY Please ensure that you download within a fortnight before the link expires. Site Visit: Contractors should ensure that they have registered their interest to tender by emailing jgilbert@ddfire.gov.uk prior to organising any site visit. Site visits will be limited to the following days and times: Wed 22nd Jan: 13:00 - 16:00 Hrs Tues 28th Jan: 09:00 - 16:00 Hrs Fri 31st Jan: 10:00 - 14:00 Hrs Mon 3rd Feb: 09:00 - 16:00 Hrs Tues 11th Feb: 09:00 - 11:00 Hrs One time slot of 1 hour will be permitted for each tendering organisation and will be made available on a first come first served basis. Please contact John Hancock 07976720824 or jhancock@ddfire.gov.uk to enquire about availability. Tender Submission Information Required: * Completed Schedule of Works * Completed Form of Tender & Certificate of Non Collusion * Contact details of 2 client references of similar work completed within the last 2 years. * Emailed to jgilbert@ddfire.gov.uk Timescales: Note that the works are planned for the Spring with a notional 14 week duration, please do feel free to return an alternative Tender with a different duration should you feel the 14 week period is not practical. Estimated Key Dates Wed 15th January 2025 - Tender release date Tue 11th February 2025 - deadline for any tender queries and site visit Tue 18th February 2025 (5pm) - Tender Return Date 19th - 26th February 2025 - Tender Assessment, Clarifications Wed 26th February 2025 - Notification of preferred tenderer Mon 10th March 2025 - Standstill period completes, formal appointment of Contractor Mon 7th April 2025 - Commencement on site (this is flexible depending on lead in times required on elements) Mon 14th July 2025 - Completion of works (contract period to be firmed up at appointment stage) Note that responses to tender queries will be communicated to all tenderers by way of a live spreadsheet (with the identities removed). Please bear this in mind when communicating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b849d84c-ec49-418d-a7b7-da77a49984ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Belmont |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 08:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b849d84c-ec49-418d-a7b7-da77a49984ed
- 15 Jan 2025 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b849d84c-ec49-418d-a7b7-da77a49984ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b849d84c-ec49-418d-a7b7-da77a49984ed
  17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://we.tl/t-srzNDalXZY
- https://www.ddfire.gov.uk

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