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title: "Durham County Council Headquarters"
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# Durham County Council Headquarters

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c1dc11e-2759-4f5f-935c-5e16b6f7e468

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking bids for the construction of their new city centre headquarters. The project, valued at £50 million, is classified under civil engineering works and aims to create a contemporary building that respects the historic context of Durham. The tender period concluded on 12 April 2017, with the contract phased from 18 September 2018 to 31 March 2019. The procurement method was selective, necessitating a competitive dialogue with potential suppliers.

This opportunity could be favourable for construction and engineering firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their portfolios in public sector projects. The design of the headquarters presents possibilities for sustainable construction and innovative architectural solutions. Businesses that can align with contemporary working practices and demonstrate an understanding of civic architecture would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

This project relates to the delivery of a new city centre HQ for the Authority. A summary of the Authority's requirements are set out below. For further information on the project; site information; the procurement process; and the Authority's requirements please refer to the 'Memorandum of Information' and the 'Authority's Requirements'. * The HQ should integrate, respect and contribute to the historic city of Durham. It should be contemporary, with high quality architecture and landscaping reflecting its civic nature. * The HQ should provide office accommodation for 1000 FTE across 700 workstations, civic facilities including a Council chamber, committee rooms, and office accommodation for Members. * The HQ should provide a minimum of 200 parking spaces. * The HQ should be set in a landscape that integrates into the wider context offering opportunities for place making and community use. * The HQ should provide a contemporary working environment in line with current best practice. It should support Smarter Working principles and ensure they are integrated into the design from the outset. * The HQ should offer opportunities for DCC to generate revenue both internally and externally through its flexible and well thought through design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67529ad-2014-43fe-afaa-18cc36f296dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,345,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| 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 | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER PROPERTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67529ad-2014-43fe-afaa-18cc36f296dd
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67529ad-2014-43fe-afaa-18cc36f296dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67529ad-2014-43fe-afaa-18cc36f296dd
  10th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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