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title: "Future High Street Fund: 20-26 Fargate"
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# Future High Street Fund: 20-26 Fargate

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aafcfd7-8880-4403-8c51-53fad184ba48

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council focuses on the refurbishment of 20-26 Fargate in Sheffield City Centre as part of the Future High Street Fund programme. The project involves the conversion of commercial spaces to mixed-use facilities including event and co-working spaces. This initiative is classified under the "Overhaul and refurbishment work" category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at approximately £10.4 million, was executed through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with contracts starting on 8th September 2025 and concluding on 9th October 2026. The award notice was published on 22nd September 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for large construction firms, particularly those specialising in mixed-use refurbishments and sustainable building improvements. The contract, awarded to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd, highlights potential growth avenues for businesses capable of providing comprehensive renovation solutions, aligning with the project's requirements such as structural alterations and the enhancement of building sustainability. Companies with expertise in building modernisation and sustainability measures could be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, especially those linked to urban regeneration and development.

## Notice

The Works are part of the Future High Street fund programme to improve Fargate, which is a prominent pedestrianised street within Sheffield City Centre and adjacent to the Town Hall. The building will be converted from commercial use to a mixed-use facility, with an event space for live music, flexible multiuse, Makers Space and entrance space, and co working office space. A bar will be installed adjacent to the events area, whilst a kitchen will be provided to support a cafe function during daytime hours. Works will include alterations to internal walls and partitions, new external and internal doors, new sanitary provision, structural alterations, upgrading of building fabric to improve sustainability performance, works to existing windows, upgraded roof coverings and PV installations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73472e8-1fbe-41d1-b249-31455bc892c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,422,616 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,422,616 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73472e8-1fbe-41d1-b249-31455bc892c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73472e8-1fbe-41d1-b249-31455bc892c1
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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