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title: "Berwick Academy Construction"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Berwick Academy Construction

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66c4c0e6-fe0a-4c9c-bc4d-1591df0ea653

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council awarded a contract for the construction of Berwick Academy, a new build secondary school that includes a special educational needs facility, as part of a selective procurement process. The tender falls under the construction industry category and is classified with CPV code 45000000. This project, located in the North East of the United Kingdom, has completed its award stage, with Stage 1 valued at £1,519,483.03. If Stage 2, which involves a full build contract worth £49,000,000, is achievable within the specified budget, the project will proceed further. The contract period runs from 3rd February 2026 to 30th December 2028, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction works, especially those proficient in educational infrastructure. With the project's significant budget and dual-stage approach, companies experienced in large-scale building projects will find lucrative potential for growth. The primary contractor, Kier Construction Limited, is an SME, reflecting the project’s encouragement towards small and medium-sized enterprises. Organisations capable of managing comprehensive construction activities while adhering to budget constraints will be particularly well-suited to deliver on such initiatives, potentially fostering long-term collaborations with Northumberland County Council.

## Notice

Two stage design and build procurement for the delivery of a new build secondary school inclusive of an SEN facility. This award is for Stage 1 - PCSA value - PS1,519,483.03 If stage 2 can be carried out within budget this will progress to the full build - PS49,000,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14808dd3-edc7-456f-90a5-3c047e5f2dc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14808dd3-edc7-456f-90a5-3c047e5f2dc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14808dd3-edc7-456f-90a5-3c047e5f2dc2
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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