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title: "NCC1109 Berwick Maltings Theatre Main Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d698"
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# NCC1109 Berwick Maltings Theatre Main Contractor

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d698

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a main contractor for the redevelopment of The Berwick Maltings Theatre, under an open procedure procurement method. The initiative is part of a wider plan to establish the theatre as a landmark cultural attraction, fostering economic and social growth in Berwick upon Tweed. The contracting process is currently in the Award stage, having completed the Tender stage, with the successful bidder being Willmott Dixon Construction Limited. The project, classified under construction work in the CPV scheme, has significant key dates, including a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) running from 31st March 2025 to 19th August 2025, and the main contract scheduled from 22nd September 2025 to 22nd March 2027, signalling intensive periods of activity and potential subcontractor opportunities.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specializing in design and build methods, construction machinery, and materials supply. It provides a platform for enterprises to collaborate with a major player in the industry, Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, and leverage the £25.9 million development budget to gain visibility and establish long-term business relationships. Businesses with expertise in technical deliverability, site logistics, sustainability improvements, and those who can provide solutions that enhance the visitor economy of Berwick upon Tweed will find this tender an exceptional chance for growth and engagement in an impactful cultural redevelopment project.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council (NCC) conducted a procurement exercise to appoint a main contractor to carry out the works at The Berwick Maltings Theatre. Project Aims: * Provide a landmark cultural attraction at the heart of the town, creating a new focal point for visitors and residents' year-round activity and a cornerstone of destination development * Broaden the visitor offer by working in partnership with complimentary proposals reflecting the wider, environmental, heritage, commercial and cultural interests of the town * Develop an improved wet weather daytime facility for residents and visitors * Develop a year-round festival/events programme to grow the evening economy and lengthen the visitor season * Raise awareness of Berwick upon Tweed and its diverse assets, maximising its appeal as both a day trip and overnight destination and supporting year- round growth in revenues and employment across the visitor economy * Facilitate skills development and job creation through the provision of on-site learning activity, apprenticeships, and new jobs. The overall development budget is PS25.9m. The target build cost for the development is PS15m (exclusive of Preliminaries, OH&P, PCSA Fee, Risk and Inflation). The successful contractor will be expected to coordinate a value engineering process with the project team during the PCSA period, to reach an affordable scheme. PCSA - 31st March 2025 - 19th August 2025 (20 weeks) Main Contract - 22nd September 2025 - 22nd March 2027 (78 weeks)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is to be developed using a two-stage design and build procurement. The first stage is implemented through a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) where the successful bidder will carry out a set of pre-construction services for an agreed fee. During this stage the design and scope, price and programme for the main works under the building contract will be developed by the successful bidder and provided to the Council for approval. The Council at its entire discretion may then award a building contract by issuing a notice to proceed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069623-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £883,727 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069623-2025
- 27 Jan 2025 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002768-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://judiciary.uk/highcourt
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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