Construction Contract Leads
North East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 11th Aug 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-069fac |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Decoration work |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | - |
North East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 11th Aug 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-069fac |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Decoration work |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | - |
Scope
Description
The works will consist of :-
Internal and external decoration along with associated timber repairs to the external envelope of each property.
Components will include, but not limited to, external timber windows, external timber doors, fencing and gates, roofline, washing down gutters and walls, as well as internal decoration to communal areas.
There may also be a requirement to use access equipment and remove asbestos, if necessary.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢7,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 1 April 2034
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended up to a maximum of seven(7) years with two (2) extensions of twenty four (24) months.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45451000 - Decoration work
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Contract to be split into two(2) lots, bidders are permitted to be awarded both lots.
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Decoration Framework - North
Description
Internal and external decoration works
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢0 excluding VAT
- 拢3,750,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Decoration Framework - South
Description
Internal and external decoration works.
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢0 excluding VAT
- 拢3,750,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
- UKC23 - Sunderland
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC13 - Darlington
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Decoration Framework - North
Lot 2. Decoration Framework - South
Full details can be found within the tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Decoration Framework - North
Lot 2. Decoration Framework - South
Full details can be found within the tender documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Decoration Framework - North
Lot 2. Decoration Framework - South
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
11 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submissions must be made using the In-Tend portal at
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 December 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 August 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 Days
Description of risks to contract performance
All contract risks have been included within the tender documentation.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This will be a multi stage tender, Stage 1 will be a Conditions to Participate, successful bidders will then be moved to Stage 2 the ITT, Stage 3 will consist of a bidder interview. Full details will be provided at each stage within the tender documentation.
Documents
Associated tender documents
e-procurement portal
Contracting authority
Bernicia Group
- Mutuals Public Register: 7711
Oakwood Way, Ashwood Business Park
Ashington
NE63 XF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] bernicia.com
Website:
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
