Newark Market Place Refurbishment
The contract covers refurbishment works at Newark Market Place for Newark and Sherwood District Council, a local government authority in Nottinghamshire, with Nottinghamshire County Council procuring on its behalf. The works include replacing the existing Market Place lighting, installing pop-up electrical power points, repairing and maintaining the existing porphyry setts, replacing areas of stone with York Stone to create a new alfresco dining area, and completing localised repairs. The contractor must provide all labour, materials, plant, access equipment, testing, certification, waste disposal, protection, temporary works, attendance and supervision needed to complete the works. The estimated contract value is £1,150,000, although no contract duration is specified, and delivery is in Newark, within the UKF1 region. The critical eligibility requirement is that the bidder must be based or established in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire or Leicestershire and demonstrate substantive ongoing business operations there; a registered office alone is insufficient.
Buyer: Newark And Sherwood District Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.2m
- Bids close: 27 Nov 2026
- Location: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, North Nottinghamshire, South Nottinghamshire
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Apr 2028
- Category: Construction work (45000000)
From the official notice
Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders, on behalf of Newark & Sherwood District Council (the Council) (NSDC) , NSDC are seeking to form a contract with one Contractor. The works comprise of the following: • Replacement of existing lighting within the Market Place • Installation of new pop up electrical power points within the Market Place • Repair and maintenance of the existing porphyry setts within the Market Place • Replacement of existing stone with new York Stone to create a new alfresco dining area • Localised repair works as required 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 a...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 27 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.2m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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