---
title: "160 Friar Street Commercial Unit Strip-out & Refurb"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05870a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# 160 Friar Street Commercial Unit Strip-out & Refurb

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05870a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Reading Borough Council involves the strip-out and refurbishment of a commercial unit at 160 Friar Street. This project falls under the construction industry, classified as 'works,' and is located in Reading, UK. The process, now at the award stage, started with limited competition, resulting in Morris & Blunt Limited securing the contract. The award was finalised on 13 August 2025, with the contractual period set from 25 August 2025 to 28 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction industry, particularly for businesses specialising in commercial unit refurbishments. SMEs, like Morris & Blunt Limited, are well-placed to fulfil such contracts, especially when the competition is below the threshold. Businesses with expertise in interior strip-out and MEP work could find similar future opportunities beneficial, supporting their expansion and reputation in public sector projects.

## Notice

Quotations are invited for the supply of building works to complete the strip-out, make good and refurbishment of the retail unit interior and shopfront to a white-box level, including general building work and MEP work, with Contractor's Design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORRIS & BLUNT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 12:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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