---
title: "Renovation and refurbishment of Shades building and 10 - 14 Church Street"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686b6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Renovation and refurbishment of Shades building and 10 - 14 Church Street

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686b6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Hartlepool Borough Council involves the renovation and refurbishment of the Shades building and properties at 10-14 Church Street. This project, valued at £8,800,000, falls under the 'Works' industry category and aims to revitalise the Church Street Conservation Area in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The initiative is in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 23rd April 2026 at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Interested parties should mark the milestone deadline of 24th April 2026 and anticipate future notices by 21st May 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging participation from a broad spectrum of contractors.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and repair services. With the creation of Cat A commercial spaces and public realm improvements, companies with expertise in heritage renovation and landscaping will find this project advantageous. The focus on expanding The Northern Studios signals promising potential for firms involved in film, TV, and digital production infrastructure. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from inclusion in the supply chain, suggesting that Hartlepool Borough Council is prioritising diversification and local business engagement in constructing the Screen Industries Production Village.

## Notice

Hartlepool Borough Council is leading the development of a new Screen Industries Production Village, a major investment set to bring more film, TV, and digital production activity into the town. Over the next 2 years, HBC are constructing, restoring and renovating a series of assets including heritage buildings and vacant properties in the Church Street Conservation Area to provide a range of specialist facilities to support expansion of The Northern Studios. The project will also include public realm improvements and wider opportunities in the supply chain. Market engagement will take place on 23rd April 2026 at 10:00 at Hartlepool College of Further Education. To register further interest please contact Paul Taylor below. Contact email: paul.taylor2@hartlepool.gov.uk

### Planning Information

Hartlepool College of Further Education 23/04/2026 10:00 - 12:00.
To register interest please contact paul.taylor2@hartlepool.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035803-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2026 - 17 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035803-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035792-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035803-2026
  20th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035792-2026
  20th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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