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title: "NSDC-1500 Gatehouse Project Exhibition on behalf of Newark and Sherwood District Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ab"
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# NSDC-1500 Gatehouse Project Exhibition on behalf of Newark and Sherwood District Council

Buyer: NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4ab

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## Summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking bids for the "NSDC-1500 Gatehouse Project Exhibition," focusing on interpretive installations at Newark Castle, located in Nottinghamshire. This tender, under the construction industry category, is currently active and categorised as a works contract. It represents an open competition procurement below the threshold, specifying an electronic submission method. Businesses interested have until 3rd November 2025, at 12:00 noon, to submit their proposals, with the contract period expected to run from 8th December 2025 to 7th December 2026. This project will involve enhancing areas of the castle and its grounds, which have historical significance dating back to the 12th century.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in heritage and interpretive displays, to engage in a project with a substantial value of up to £600,000. With preferences for SMEs and VCSEs, the tender process offers a favourable chance for smaller and community-oriented businesses to grow by being involved in a publicly funded project. Given the historical context and the blend of quality and price focus—70% and 30% respectively—contractors with capabilities in both competitive pricing and high-quality delivery in the heritage and construction sectors are well-suited to participate in this tender.

## Notice

Interpretive fit out to areas formed as part of a preceding base build contract in the gatehouse and northwest tower and also external signage and interpretive installations in the castle grounds. Location: Newark Castle, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG Newark Castle is located adjacent to the River Trent in the Town of Newark. There is evidence of an earth and timber castle on this site since the reign of William the Conqueror, and under Bishop Alexander in the 12th Century the castle was rebuilt in stone. The Castle was remodelled several times over the following centuries but was destroyed after the English Civil Wars. The Castle and surrounding landscape had various uses after the Civil Wars including a bowling green, coal wharf, and cattle market. It was the first ruin of Britain to be restored at public expense in 1845-48. In 1889 the landscape surrounding the Castle was opened as Jubilee gardens, and much of this landscape remains in place today. The Castle ruins, comprised of both the northern Gatehouse and the west curtain wall, sit within Newark Castle Gardens with the B6326 Great North Road / Beast Market Hill to the north and the B6166 Castle Gate to the east. On the southern edge of the site a footpath is situated which leads from the Castle Gate to the River Trent marking the western site boundary. The Castle and Gardens are currently undergoing a series of alterations and adaptions to provide the areas where the Interpretive elements will be installed on site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060771-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | NEWARK |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG24 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 09:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060771-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060771-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierPostLoginHome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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