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title: "NU/1639 The Procurement of a Development Partner"
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# NU/1639 The Procurement of a Development Partner

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1bb918e-6b13-4045-8df7-62ffa76c5ff8

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "NU/1639 The Procurement of a Development Partner," is being conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically regarding vacant-land rental or sale services, with a total estimated budget of £60 million. The procurement method employed is a selective competitive dialogue, and the tender period is set to conclude on 18th May 2021. The project aims to regenerate a 29-acre site previously housing the city General Hospital, enhancing land value and sustainability as core objectives.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in real estate development, urban regeneration, or sustainability-focused projects. Companies with experience in creating intergenerational living environments, accommodating health and education facilities, would be particularly well-suited to compete. As Newcastle University seeks a long-term development partner to realise its Vision for the Campus for Ageing & Vitality, successful bidders may significantly contribute to an innovative and high-profile regeneration project.

## Notice

Newcastle University Developments Ltd. is a subsidiary of Newcastle University. Newcastle University is a world leading research university working in partnership with Newcastle City Council, NHS trusts and local stakeholders to regenerate the 29-acre site of the former city General Hospital. The University and Newcastle University Developments Ltd. acquired 27 acres of the 29-acre site in April 2019 and since then have arrived at a clear Vision with accompanying objectives as to what they want to achieve on the Campus for Ageing & Vitality (CAV). The University intends to help people live longer and healthier lives by leveraging their international reputation for ageing research and by providing a range of accommodation solutions on CAV. The land to be regenerated by the Principal Development Partner is or will be under the ownership of Newcastle University Developments Ltd. Building on the success of the Helix site and National Innovation Centres for Aging and Data, Newcastle University Developments Ltd. are developing this site to be a world leading example of intergenerational living co-locating education, health and a spectrum of residential developments. Their Vision is to help people live longer and healthier lives through their global leadership in ageing and research, providing innovative solutions for living, leisure, learning and employment from Newcastle, for the world. The scope of the appointment is set out in the Development Brief document along with supporting information to the returnable questions below. * Newcastle University Developments Ltd. are seeking a long-term Partner to regenerate, and create a destination site, with CAV. * Increase land values over time with a phased development approach. * Enable all aspects of the Vision, in particular the research aspirations of Newcastle University. * Promote sustainability as a core element of the regeneration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22402ac-80fd-4204-9121-6e798c1e53c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2021 - 8 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70322000 - Vacant-land rental or sale services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22402ac-80fd-4204-9121-6e798c1e53c0
- 12 Apr 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22402ac-80fd-4204-9121-6e798c1e53c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22402ac-80fd-4204-9121-6e798c1e53c0
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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