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title: "Newcastle Laboratory, Science Central - Procurement of Facilities Management Contract"
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# Newcastle Laboratory, Science Central - Procurement of Facilities Management Contract

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac274a18-319e-4c72-9f2d-761a10212873

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## Summary

The Newcastle Laboratory, located at Science Central in Newcastle upon Tyne, is seeking a professional facilities management provider to oversee its hard and soft services. The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle City Council, is currently in the Award stage, having published the tender opportunity on 8th May 2018. The deadline for submissions is set for 11th June 2018 at 12 Noon. This open procurement procedure, classified under building and facilities management services, has a contract value of £500,000 and is intended for delivery in the North East of England, with the contract period running from 23rd July 2018 to 30th September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the facilities management sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are looking to expand their service offerings. Companies with expertise in managing high-tech laboratory environments would be particularly well-suited to this tender, as they must meet the intricate requirements of a bespoke facility supporting life sciences and healthcare. Engaging in this tender could enhance market presence and establish a long-term partnership with a prominent council client.

## Notice

Newcastle Laboratory, located at Science Central in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a bespoke design and build commercial facility, offering approximately 80,000 square feet of high quality laboratory and office spaces to life science and healthcare businesses. The Council requires a highly qualified and professional facilities management provider to run all specified elements of hard and soft facilities management, to the highly technical and professional levels of competency required by a facility of this nature on the Council's behalf. This opportunity has been published via the Pro Contract tendering portal. The Deadline date and time for this opportunity is Monday 11th June at 12 Noon. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please search for this opportunity (Reference - DN334784 or 006210) via the following website: www.qtegov.com/procontract/supplier.nsf Additional information: This opportunity has been published via the Pro Contract tendering portal. The Deadline date and time for this opportunity is Monday 11th June at 12 Noon. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please search for this opportunity (Reference - DN334784 or 006210) via the following website: www.qtegov.com/procontract/supplier.nsf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6923287a-5950-4958-9f44-06ba673716fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £914,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AURA NEWCASTLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6923287a-5950-4958-9f44-06ba673716fc
- 8 May 2018 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a501987f-8155-4827-bd2d-690b81576247

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6923287a-5950-4958-9f44-06ba673716fc
  5th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a501987f-8155-4827-bd2d-690b81576247
  8th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qtegov.com/procontract/supplier.nsf

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