The Core Refurbishment - CAT A Works

Newcastle City Council (The Client) owns 'The Core' office building at Newcastle Helix and are progressing it's redevelopment. The council are inviting exceptional contractors to tender for the opportunity for the redevelopment which is inclusive of building strip-out, CAT A fit-out, MEP replacement and a host of Wellbeing and sustainability improvements. Scope of Works: The project will cover building strip-out, CAT A fit-out, MEP replacement and a host of Wellbeing and sustainability improvements. Procurement Approach: The project will be procured under a two-stage process, the first being a competitive process to select a contractor to enter a PCSA and input into the RIBA Stage 4 design. Completing with a second stage procurement in parallel with the stage 4 design info prior to executing the Building Contract. Total estimated value: £6,500,000 excluding VAT Contract dates (estimated): 01 September 2026 to 30 August 2027 Main category: Works - refurbishment Contract location: UKC22 - Tyneside Participation suitability: Office refurbishment /Fit-out specialist Procedure type: Above threshold - open competition Contracting Authority: Newcastle City Council, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH Email: corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk Website: https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/ This pipeline notice is for information only. At this stage, no further details are available beyond what is published here. When this opportunity progresses, a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform. If Newcastle City Council seeks early engagement, a Market Engagement Notice will be issued at that time, along with any relevant information. Suppliers are advised to register on the OPEN Procurement Portal to receive updates and notifications as they become available: www.open-uk.org We appreciate your interest and understanding.