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title: "Design and Construction of the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA)."
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# Design and Construction of the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA).

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e210af52-8706-4532-9ac0-7642d062c852

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has awarded the contract for the Design and Construction of the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA). The procurement process was completed on 10th August 2023, with a contract value of £15,161,805.43. Brims Construction Limited has been awarded the contract, and the contract period spans from 14th August 2023 to 31st January 2025. The procurement procedure was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 30th June 2023.

This opportunity to design and construct the HICSA presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in construction works, particularly those focused on college building projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender, aligning with the council's preference for supporting SMEs. The contract has been awarded to Brims Construction Limited, demonstrating opportunities for growth and partnerships in the construction industry in Sunderland.

## Notice

Design and Construction of the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA), Sunderland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f723acbb-5bb7-4e8d-9d86-5eb54bec616d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,161,805 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIMS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45214310 - Vocational college construction work
- 45214320 - Technical college construction work

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f723acbb-5bb7-4e8d-9d86-5eb54bec616d
- 20 Jun 2023 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249a385d-0d5f-474b-82fb-231a2754e3fd
- 5 Jun 2023 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52586f5-809a-4720-bfd9-9f17a261a026
- 28 Apr 2023 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e5d8f7-5f4e-4cdf-8e10-0840c63872a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f723acbb-5bb7-4e8d-9d86-5eb54bec616d
  11th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249a385d-0d5f-474b-82fb-231a2754e3fd
  20th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52586f5-809a-4720-bfd9-9f17a261a026
  5th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e5d8f7-5f4e-4cdf-8e10-0840c63872a9
  28th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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