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title: "Whickham Refurbishment"
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# Whickham Refurbishment

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f59d1ba-7910-4abd-b28d-3a8acd3ad5e9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Whickham Refurbishment" project, led by Northumbria Police, entails the replacement of the gas-powered heating system with Air Source Heat Pumps, installation of Solar PV panels, window and door replacement, as well as internal and external refurbishments. Classified under the "refurbishment work" industry category, this project is located in NE16 4HE, Newcastle upon Tyne. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase, with the contract period spanning from 9 December 2024 to 2 August 2025. This direct procurement was executed through a single tender action, and the awarded value is £3,337,508 GBP. The tender period concluded on 26 September 2024, with the award notice published on 22 January 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment works, particularly those capable of performing comprehensive upgrades and sustainable energy installations. The project presents growth opportunities for enterprises, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process was intentionally designed to include them. Companies focused on eco-friendly building solutions and advanced refurbishments will find this project well-suited to their expertise. Arcas Building Solutions Limited, a large scale supplier, was awarded this contract, setting a benchmark for potential competitors in future similar tenders.

## Notice

Replacement of gas powered heating system with Air Source Heat Pumps, installation of Solar PV panels, window and door replacement, internal reconfiguration and internal and external refurbishment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ed772d-9933-4d04-8182-14709a9624a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 2 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,337,508 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,337,508 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCAS BUILDING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ed772d-9933-4d04-8182-14709a9624a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ed772d-9933-4d04-8182-14709a9624a5
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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