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title: "PS Wingfield Castle - Phase 2 Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598fd"
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buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PS Wingfield Castle - Phase 2 Works

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598fd

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has initiated a tender for the restoration of the historic PS Wingfield Castle, located at the Museum of Hartlepool. This procurement process, titled "PS Wingfield Castle - Phase 2 Works," pertains to the construction industry. It seeks to engage a contractor to perform repair works that will stabilise the vessel for future public use. The council is adopting an open procurement method, inviting proposals from suitable candidates to assume roles as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on Friday, 17th October 2025, and a project start date of 25th November 2025. The project will be executed in two main phases: pre-construction and construction, spanning from November 2025 through April 2027, with works being conducted in Hartlepool, UKC11 region.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction and transportation equipment sectors, especially those with experience in heritage restoration and marine engineering. With a gross contract value of £2.4 million across two years, there is substantial financial promise. The tender is tailored for businesses capable of managing complex projects under the stipulations of CDM 2015 regulations, offering a blend of design and construction execution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and a focus on quality, given the 60% quality weighting in the award criteria, may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and demonstrating their capabilities on a prestigious local project.

## Notice

Hartlepool Borough Council is progressing with the restoration of the historic PS Wingfield Castle, a heritage paddle steamer located at the Museum of Hartlepool. Phase 2 of the project involves enabling and repair works to stabilise the vessel and prepare it for future public use. This phase includes operations such as towing the vessel onto land, undertaking structural repairs, and installing new moorings and access infrastructure. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver these works, with responsibilities covering both detail design and construction delivery. The Council is now preparing to procure a contractor who will act as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015, and lead the delivery of Phase 2 in accordance with the specification prepared by Beckett Rankine. It is intended that the new contract will commence from 25 November 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date). The works will be delivered in two stages: Pre-construction (from Nov 2025 to March 2023) and Construction (from June 2026 to April 2027), with a break clause between stages. This allows for the scope and total cost of the works to be reviewed and approved before progressing to the construction phase. Tender documents can be obtained (and must be submitted) via e-tendering site www.open-uk.org The tender reference is OPEN20251601 Tender deadline is Friday 17th October 2025 14:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055995-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 18:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055995-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055995-2025
  11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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