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title: "Darwin and Fleming - Refurbishment - Main Contractor"
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# Darwin and Fleming - Refurbishment - Main Contractor

Buyer: SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75002c44-b4fa-46dd-bc71-9eb5a1616484

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment of Darwin and Fleming as a main contractor. The project falls under the construction industry category and was located in the North East of England. This selective tender, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 2nd February 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £4,758,020, has a contract period starting from 30th November 2018 and ending on 27th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction and consultancy sectors, such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in refurbishment and construction services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging the experience gained from similar projects to enhance their business growth. The involvement of a reputable buyer like Sunderland University signals a commitment to quality and sustainability in the procurement process.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland sought both a main contractor and the supporting construction consultants to deliver the Darwin and Fleming refurbishments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6677b21-3bef-4c32-ae36-1c92e3b3511b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 27 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,758,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,758,020 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6677b21-3bef-4c32-ae36-1c92e3b3511b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6677b21-3bef-4c32-ae36-1c92e3b3511b
  15th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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