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title: "Bedlington Town Centre"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARCH (DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS) LTD"
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# Bedlington Town Centre

Buyer: ARCH (DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS) LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a13a6f50-49c7-4d4b-b082-d0bc65fccc46

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Bedlington Town Centre project is being conducted by Arch (Development Projects) Ltd, aiming to appoint a Principal Contractor for the design and construction of a retail-led development. The project, based in Bedlington, Northumberland, focuses on regenerating a recently vacant town centre site. The current stage of procurement is active, with the tender period ending on 23rd October 2017. This project has a value of £6 million and is classified under construction work, utilising a selective procurement method through a negotiated procedure, with the contract structured on a Design and Build basis according to the JCT 2016 guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the construction and design sectors, particularly those with experience in retail developments and regeneration projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability criteria. Companies with capabilities in designing, constructing, and managing retail units as well as residential developments will find this project particularly relevant, while those experienced in handling complex infrastructure and landscaping works could greatly benefit from engaging in this contract.

## Notice

Arch Development Projects Ltd ("Arch") is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to work with Arch to deliver the design and construction of Bedlington Town Centre ("the scheme"). The scheme is a retail led investment by Arch to help regenerate a prime town centre site, which has been vacant for a number of years. The principal contractor will be tasked to take the Scheme from stage 5 to Stage 7, in accordance with RIBA Plan of Works 2013. The scheme consists of, but is not limited to, design and new build construction of 12 retail units totalling c.55,000ft2 with residential units above totalling c.6,000ft2, earthworks, retaining structures, demolition of existing buildings on Market Place, grouting to an old mining adit, primary utility infrastructure (diversions and connections), highways, car parking and landscaping on a site of approximately 3.7 acres located in Bedlington, Northumberland. The latest masterplan drawing and elevations are included in Appendix B in order to give potential tenderers an understanding of the project. The contract is to be let on a Design and Build basis using the JCT 2016 Design and Build contract with Arch amendments. Additional information: Please submit expression of interest via ProContract Due North, Project Ref DN299750

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3c6fec-6b06-4c40-a7a5-e8ae99c2ce20 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | ARCH (DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS) LTD |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE63 9JZ |
| 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 | Ashington Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2017 at 15:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3c6fec-6b06-4c40-a7a5-e8ae99c2ce20
- 22 Sep 2017 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3c6fec-6b06-4c40-a7a5-e8ae99c2ce20
- 22 Sep 2017 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3c6fec-6b06-4c40-a7a5-e8ae99c2ce20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3c6fec-6b06-4c40-a7a5-e8ae99c2ce20
  29th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.archnorthumberland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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