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title: "Contract for Durham History Centre (DHC), newbuild extension and refurbishment of Grade II listed manor house."
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# Contract for Durham History Centre (DHC), newbuild extension and refurbishment of Grade II listed manor house.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5afdc9d-322f-4eb7-8cd5-0d7fee8d436b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, involves a contract titled "Contract for Durham History Centre (DHC), newbuild extension and refurbishment of Grade II listed manor house." The project falls within the construction work industry category and is located in Durham, England. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, with the tender period having ended on 14th September 2020. The contract period is scheduled from 1st February 2021 to 1st July 2022, and the total contract value amounts to £14,437,881. Key contacts regarding this opportunity can be reached at Durham County Council, specifically Kelly Stewart at kstew@durham.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in project management, refurbishment, and heritage conservation. Companies that specialise in large-scale construction works, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will find this contract appealing. The ability to engage in projects that involve heritage-listed sites could provide competitive advantages and foster growth through enhanced expertise and portfolio development. Furthermore, the project’s funding from national and regional sources indicates a strong financial backing, allowing for a reliable partnership environment.

## Notice

This contract is for Works at Durham History Centre (DHC), including newbuild extension and refurbishment of Grade II listed manor house.This Project is to be funded primarily by Durham County Council capital funds. In addition, the Council has submitted an application for funding to National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Wolfson Foundation (funding confirmed) to support the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives for this project. It is to be noted that this contract comes with a 24 months defects period, Social Value - Themes Outcomes Measures (TOMS) Commitments (2019 version) will apply to this contract, It is to be noted that this Contract will include the novation of a design team to the successful bidding organisation. The technical Tender pack information issued as part of this Selection Questionnaire is at RIBA 3. RIBA Stage 4 technical Tender pack information will be issued to shortlisted bidding organisations at Tender Stage The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and insert reference DN 493115.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a6c15c-ffb9-45dc-8785-0973bfd48e9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,437,881 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - BUILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a6c15c-ffb9-45dc-8785-0973bfd48e9c
- 14 Aug 2020 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7e58fb-5ade-4298-9bd5-a4848e522963

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a6c15c-ffb9-45dc-8785-0973bfd48e9c
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7e58fb-5ade-4298-9bd5-a4848e522963
  14th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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