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title: "Darwin and Fleming - Refurbishment - Architects"
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# Darwin and Fleming - Refurbishment - Architects

Buyer: SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89f1c9a3-d6d9-4607-8a3c-1bd2df32b363

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## Summary

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Darwin and Fleming buildings was initiated by Sunderland University, and is classified under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The project, valued at approximately £18,080,476, is situated in the North East of England and was marked as complete after the contract period which spanned from November 30, 2018, to November 27, 2020. The tender period concluded on February 2, 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially those involved in refurbishment and architectural services, to expand their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their eligibility and the nature of the work involved. Businesses that specialise in collaborative approaches to large-scale construction projects may find this tender especially advantageous for fostering collaborative partnerships.

## 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/d7fc6bdd-ef76-47cd-8546-8ed34e1fd9fb |
| 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 | £18,080,476 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,804 |
| 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 | GOTCH, SAUNDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fc6bdd-ef76-47cd-8546-8ed34e1fd9fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fc6bdd-ef76-47cd-8546-8ed34e1fd9fb
  15th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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