--- title: "The Tyre Shop Sunderland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2f45077-45ff-4696-b80e-c8989094b131" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2f45077-45ff-4696-b80e-c8989094b131" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f45077-45ff-4696-b80e-c8989094b131.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f45077-45ff-4696-b80e-c8989094b131.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TYNE & WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST" published: "2025-09-24" --- # The Tyre Shop Sunderland Buyer: TYNE & WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2f45077-45ff-4696-b80e-c8989094b131 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2f45077-45ff-4696-b80e-c8989094b131) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f45077-45ff-4696-b80e-c8989094b131.json) ## Summary The Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust is overseeing a procurement process for the restoration and refurbishment of The Tyre Shop, located at 177 High Street West and 1-2 Villiers Street in Sunderland. This project aims to transform the historic brick and stone buildings into a ground floor retail unit and a welcoming space for the new Quaker Meeting Rooms and office spaces on the first and second floors. The procurement is categorised under restoration work within the construction industry. The tender stage of the process is currently active and employs an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period concludes on 22nd October 2025, with the project works scheduled to commence on 17th November 2025 and end on 29th May 2026. Situated in the North East of the United Kingdom, this opportunity might be particularly interesting for businesses looking to engage in substantial construction projects. This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in engaging with historic building refurbishment projects. The contract's value, estimated between £1,000,000 and £1,400,000, presents a substantial project that could bolster a company's portfolio, especially those with experience in construction, restoration, and sustainable building practices. The inclusion of modern building services like air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) and photovoltaic (PV) panels indicates a focus on sustainability, appealing to businesses specialising in or expanding towards eco-friendly construction solutions. The open procurement method also broadens the scope for multiple entities to participate, fostering a competitive environment advantageous for companies ready to enhance their reach and capabilities within the public sector. ## Notice The project is located at 177 High Street West and 1-2 Villiers Street within the center of the City of Sunderland. The proposals are for the restoration and refurbishment of The Tyre Shop, originally two separate brick and stone buildings, built in the early 1800's. The refurbishment will create a ground floor retail unit, alongside a ground floor welcome space associated with the new first and second floor Quaker Meeting Rooms and office spaces. Full upgrade of the building services, including new ASHP's and PV panels also form part of the scheme ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f85315-a250-416a-a2f0-3ebe7bb8685f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 29 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | TYNE & WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST | | Locality | GOSFORTH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE3 3LS | | 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 | Fawdon & West Gosforth | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45454100 - Restoration work ## Release History - 24 Sep 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f85315-a250-416a-a2f0-3ebe7bb8685f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f85315-a250-416a-a2f0-3ebe7bb8685f 24th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP170296 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.twbpt.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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