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title: "Discovery Museum Gallery Refurbishment Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Discovery Museum Gallery Refurbishment Works

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655cc

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Newcastle City Council undertaking a tender for the "Discovery Museum Gallery Refurbishment Works," focusing on transforming the existing "Working Lives Gallery" into a Temporary Exhibition Space. This falls under the public infrastructure industry category, specifically for museum construction work, and the location is Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, within the UKC22 region. The tender used an open competition procurement method and was categorised as below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2026 with RJL Interiors Ltd as the successful supplier and the project is set to commence on 17th April 2026, concluding by 30th April 2027. The refurbishment project was valued at £190,184 (net) and £228,220 (gross).

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in museum and gallery refurbishment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in art gallery construction. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, allowing businesses with robust expertise and a strong portfolio in similar projects to compete effectively. With a blend of open market competition and a significant project value, companies that meet the rigorous specification and pricing standards can leverage such opportunities to establish or expand their presence in the sector. Such projects not only enhance business credentials but also pave the way for potential future collaborations with public sector organisations like the Newcastle City Council.

## Notice

North-East Museum's requires a Principal Contractor to undertake refurbishment works within the Discovery Museum, Blandford House, Newcastle upon Tyne. The project involves the transformation of the existing "Working Lives Gallery" into a Temporary Exhibition Space

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £274,999 |
| Lots value | £274,999 |
| Awards value | £190,184 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RJL INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212311 - Art gallery construction work
- 45212313 - Museum construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030212-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014215-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030212-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014215-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rjlinteriors.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/
- https://www.open-uk.org/PleaseregisterviatheOPENtenderingportaltobeabletoseetheopportunities.

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