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title: "Elephant Tea Rooms"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Elephant Tea Rooms

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3553ebd-0f99-40b3-a7b9-95c813dae85f

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Elephant Tea Rooms" project, which involves the construction of two new shop fronts along with extensive external repair and restoration works. This procurement falls under the construction industry, specifically categorised as construction work for art and cultural buildings. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure and is in the active tendering stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4 March 2022. The total value of the project is £300,000, and it is located in Sunderland, England, with the contract expected to commence on 19 April 2022 and conclude on 30 November 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in building restoration and bespoke architectural work. Companies capable of handling masonry repairs, window renovations, and installation of shop fronts will find this project particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster inclusivity in business competition, thereby enhancing the chances of growth and collaboration within the local economy.

## Notice

The procurement is for two new shop fronts, an extensive new shop front for the original Elephant Tea Rooms building and a separate smaller shop front for the adjacent terraced property along with external repair and restoration works to include masonry repairs to the terracotta, faience and brickwork, reinstatement of some lost terracotta features, window repairs and replacement and some areas of new leadwork dressings. There will be some M and E works too associated with the new shop fronts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fbe14d-492e-4426-bf54-d4fdd2f2ffb5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| 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), 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fbe14d-492e-4426-bf54-d4fdd2f2ffb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fbe14d-492e-4426-bf54-d4fdd2f2ffb5
  2nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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