Scope
Reference
BG-PREF0033
Description
Bernicia are looking for several contractors to carry out various works across Bernicia properties. For transparency small works projects are generally property upgrades or refurbishments which are outside of our planned works programmes. Each project can range from £15,000 up to £250,000 and generally require multiple trades. A specification document has been provided as an overview of the contract only the exact nature of the projects required each year can differ.
The initial project is based at Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR3 4EN. The property has 10 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom a communal reception area and office. The refurbishment project is to update all bathrooms, the reception area and office. There is also a requirement to upgrade the lighting in these areas.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Contract 1. Small Works Framework
Suppliers (5)
- C.L.C Contractors Ltd
- Clinton Building Services Ltd
- Gannon Developments Ltd
- Opus Building Services Ltd
- Tom Willoughby Ltd
Contract value
- £4,500,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Can be extended for two periods of 12 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
C.L.C Contractors Ltd
- Companies House: 01230435
Unit 2 Northbrook Industrial Estate
Sounthampton
SO16 6RB
United Kingdom
Email: jmorgan@clcgroup.com
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Small Works Framework
Clinton Building Services Ltd
Lakeland Estates UK
Darlington
DL3 0PX
United Kingdom
Email: chris@clintonbuilding.co.uk
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Small Works Framework
Gannon Developments Ltd
- Companies House: 10953922
12 Station Street
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
TS12 1AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Small Works Framework
Opus Building Services Ltd
- Companies House: 05810674
Unit 7 Boldon Court
Boldon
NE35 9LZ
United Kingdom
Email: steve.batey@opusbsl.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Small Works Framework
Tom Willoughby Ltd
- Companies House: 00703979
Construction House
Northallerton
DL7 8ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Small Works Framework
Contracting authority
Bernicia Group
- Mutuals Public Register: 7711
Oakwood Way, Ashwood Business Park
Ashington
NE63 XF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kerry Hunter
Telephone: 03448003800
Email: procurement@bernicia.com
Website: http://www.bernicia.com
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)