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title: "Glassworks Sunderland"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CULTURE"
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# Glassworks Sunderland

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CULTURE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd87f6f-f05b-4cb3-8e9d-3a13ed91ca0c

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## Summary

Sunderland Culture is currently at the tender stage for a project titled "Glassworks Sunderland," which falls under the architectural design services category. The goal is to recruit an architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) for refurbishing and converting the former Peter Smith Antiques on Villiers Street, Sunderland into a creative maker space focused on glass-making facilities. This project, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, employs an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender deadline is set for 27th October 2025 at 13:00 GMT, with the contract period running from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2027. Key stakeholders include Sunderland Culture, represented by Nick Malyan as the contact point.

The Glassworks Sunderland project offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in architectural and multi-disciplinary design services, especially those with expertise in conservation and heritage projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been identified as particularly suitable for such entities. With a project budget ranging from £300,000 to £900,000, this initiative presents a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the creative industry sector while contributing to the development of a unique cultural hub in Sunderland. Potential candidates must demonstrate experience in delivering consultancy services that meet both creative and technical standards.

## Notice

Sunderland Culture seeks to appoint an architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) with high level support from a conservation accredited (RIBA SCA or AABC) architect. The team will deliver full consultancy services for the refurbishment and conversion of the former Peter Smith Antiques, Villiers Street, Sunderland into a new creative maker space centred around glass making facilities and associated crafts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4787c977-b819-4e43-8cc0-a6e1477ebf54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CULTURE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR6 0GL |
| 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 | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4787c977-b819-4e43-8cc0-a6e1477ebf54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4787c977-b819-4e43-8cc0-a6e1477ebf54
  10th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT170379
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/

## Provenance

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