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Open tender · Notice 099375-2026

Newark Market Place Refurbishment

Newark And Sherwood District Council

Value
£1.1m
Closes
27 Nov 2026 (19 days)
Where
East Midlands
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Feb 2027 – 28 Apr 2028

In plain English

Newark and Sherwood District Council (with Nottinghamshire County Council running the tender) wants one contractor to strip out, repair and refurbish a fire-damaged 3-bedroom council house so it can be let again, with all building, mechanical, electrical and compliance work included. The estimated value is £1,150,000, with a contract period from 1 February 2027 to 28 April 2028 and bids due by 27 November 2026.

Good fit for: Building contractors based in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire or Leicestershire that handle fire-damage repairs and full house refurbishments.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must be based in Notts, Lincs or Leics is being reserved for Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire bidders.
  • Registered office alone won't count as local A registered office alone does not constitute substantive business operations.
  • Proof of local base needed before signing evidence of the eligibility of the successful bidder will be required prior to contract signature

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders, on behalf of Newark & Sherwood District Council (the Council) (NSDC) , Ashfield District Council is seeking to form a contract with one Contractor. The works comprise the full strip-out, repair, reinstatement and refurbishment of a fire-damaged 3-bedroom council dwelling, including all associated building, mechanical, electrical, finishing and statutory compliance works required to return the property to a safe, lettable and fully operational condition. The contractor shall allow for all labour, materials, plant, access equipment, testing, certification, waste disposal, protection, temporary works, attendance and supervision necessary to complete the works. Under the Procurement Act 2023, this contract is designated Regulated Below Threshold -Works procurement and, in accordance with PPN Action Note 005 (Feb 2025) is being reserved for Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire bidders. This reservation has been approved in order to: • Support local recruitment, training and skills which is likely to generate demonstrable economic benefits within the local area, e.g. local supply chain spend, employment etc • Market analysis indicates there are an adequate number of local contractors able to deliver the requirements and the reservation will not unduly reduce competition or increase risk. • Ensure a responsive service in the case of emergency works. Bidders are required to be local as defined below and evidence of the eligibility of the successful bidder will be required prior to contract signature: 1.2.1 Eligibility Requirement An organisation which is based or established within the designated area and carries out substantive business operations from that location. Term Definition Designated A…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

sourceeastmidlands.org/homepage (linked from the notice).

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 21 Oct 2026.

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