Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc3-3de4-713a-8a6e-ead8374623f2/ps-wingfield-castle-phase-2-works closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PS Wingfield Castle - Phase 2 Works [Hartlepool Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hartlepool-borough-council) Estimated value £2,000,000 Published 11 Sept 2025 Deadline Closed 17 Oct 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hartlepool Borough Council is progressing with the restoration of the historic PS Wingfield Castle, a heritage paddle steamer located at the Museum of Hartlepool. Phase 2 of the project involves enabling and repair works to stabilise the vessel and prepare it for future public use. This phase includes operations such as towing the vessel onto land, undertaking structural repairs, and installing new moorings and access infrastructure. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver these works, with responsibilities covering both detail design and construction delivery. The Council is now preparing to procure a contractor who will act as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015, and lead the delivery of Phase 2 in accordance with the specification prepared by Beckett Rankine. It is intended that the new contract will commence from 25 November 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date). The works will be delivered in two stages: Pre-construction (from Nov 2025 to March 2023) and Construction (from June 2026 to April 2027), with a break clause between stages. This allows for the scope and total cost of the works to be reviewed and approved before progressing to the construction phase. Tender documents can be obtained (and must be submitted) via e-tendering site [open-uk.org](https://www.open-uk.org) ### The tender reference is OPEN20251601 Tender deadline is Friday 17th October 2025 14:00 Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0598fd-2025-09-11T19:12:23+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0598fd-2025-09-11T19:12:23+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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