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title: "Customs House Refurbishment"
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buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# Customs House Refurbishment

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea373961-da13-44d0-80fd-89ff5c0d7f95

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## Summary

The contracting process for the refurbishment of Customs House was managed by South Tyneside Council, with the project located in the North East of England, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "Customs House Refurbishment," falls under the industry category of construction work. Following a selective procurement method, as a call-off from a framework agreement, the award was made to GMI GROUP LTD on 24 June 2025. The contract period extends from 25 June 2025 to 31 December 2025. The tendering stage was completed by 21 May 2025, with the procurement valued at £73,561.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity particularly for businesses involved in the construction sector, with a focus on refurbishment projects. Companies that are SMEs could have been well-suited to compete, given that the suitability criteria included eligibility for small and medium enterprises, though it was not open to VCSEs. Businesses that are either current members of the NEPO Framework or have the ability to partner with framework participants would stand a favourable chance in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Refurbishment of Customs House via NEPO Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16771774-f27c-4090-ab18-bb399cb84848 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,561 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,561 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GMI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16771774-f27c-4090-ab18-bb399cb84848

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16771774-f27c-4090-ab18-bb399cb84848
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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