Scope
Reference
OPEN2026249
Description
Construction of a new Council depot at Cygnet Way, Houghton-le-Spring.
Proposed development to comprise of office, welfare and workshop areas, fleet vehicle garages, a gritter vehicle shed and salt barn (8000 tonne capacity) building, external hardstanding areas for additional fleet parking, skip storage and ancillary facilities (including a truck wash bay, refuelling area, EV charging and containerised storage). Staff parking for 50 vehicles.
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 June 2026 to 20 August 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 29 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 February 2026
Engagement process description
This market engagement will allow the Council to understand the appetite in the market and prepare the market and to advise them to register with the appropriate sies to ensure that have access to all documentation and can submit compliant tenders.
Suppliers can access brief information of the requirement, the proposed tender dates and works timetable and the proposed form of contract by registering their interest on the Councils online tendering system (www.open-uk.org).
There is a questionnaire where they can advise if they have the capacity and can make any comments on the process.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 June 2026
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government