---
title: "NCC1736 - Former Mortuary (aka Rocket House) Repair Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f070"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f070.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# NCC1736 - Former Mortuary (aka Rocket House) Repair Works

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f070

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "NCC1736 - Former Mortuary (aka Rocket House) Repair Works." This initiative, located in Morpeth, UK, involved converting the Rocket House into a functional workshop while maintaining its historical integrity. The main procurement category is construction work, and the process was conducted through an open procurement method, specifically a below-threshold open competition. The final stages occurred around March 2026, with the contract signed on 26th March 2026, and the works planned to end by 20th May 2026.

This contract presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs like Hodgson Sayers Limited, the appointed contractor. Businesses offering construction, refurbishment, and repair services, especially those specialising in preserving historical structures, could find similar future tenders attractive. Open competition provides equal access to opportunities, fostering a diverse range of applicants, mainly those ready to support public sector projects while focusing on price and quality criteria (80% price, 20% quality). The tender's regional focus in the UK could further aid local businesses in expanding their clientele by working closely with government entities.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council has appointed a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the repair and refurbishment of Rocket House, converting it into a functional workshop while restoring the structure to a safe condition and preserving its historic character and integrity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029205-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 20 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,208 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HODGSON SAYERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029205-2026
- 8 Dec 2025 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080475-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029205-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080475-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hodgson-sayers.co.uk
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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