---
title: "Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Architectural and M&E Design Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055af3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Architectural and M&E Design Services

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055af3

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Architectural and M&E Design Services." This process fell under the services category, specifically focusing on construction consultancy services. Located in Sunderland, UKC23, this tender used a limited procurement method for a below-threshold competition and culminated in an award stage with a contract valued at £37,995. The contract was signed on 8th July 2025 and will span from 9th July 2025 to 8th July 2026. This initiative is based on legal provisions under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering design services, particularly those thriving in refurbishment and construction consultation. The award to Ainsworth Spark Associates, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Newcastle, underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with local authorities. Enterprises with expertise in the built environment and capable of handling contracts within sub-central governmental frameworks like Sunderland City Council will find similar procurement processes an avenue for business expansion. Businesses aiming to engage in local government projects should align their capabilities with such public authority requirements to leverage potential contracts for growth.

## Notice

Websters Ropery Refurbishment - Provision of Architectural and M&E Design Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038163-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,995 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AINSWORTH SPARK ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038163-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038163-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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