Newark Market Place Refurbishment

Works 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 Area The County of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. Substantive Business Operations A demonstrable and ongoing business presence within the area, evidenced by business premises, employees, management, operational activities, or service delivery undertaken from that location. A registered office alone does not constitute substantive business operations. Evidence which may be required shall include: o Business premises owned or leased within the area; o Employees based within the area; o Operational depots, workshops, warehouses, or offices within the area; o Local management or administrative functions; o Delivery of services from the local location; o Business rates, utility bills, lease agreements, or other documentary evidence demonstrating an established operational presence.