Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c20-b209-73be-8247-40ec14e7ee39/durham-county-council-headquarters awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Durham County Council Headquarters [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £50,000,000 Published 10 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 12 Apr 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This project relates to the delivery of a new city centre HQ for the Authority. A summary of the Authority's requirements are set out below. For further information on the project; site information; the procurement process; and the Authority's requirements please refer to the 'Memorandum of Information' and the 'Authority's Requirements'. • The HQ should integrate, respect and contribute to the historic city of Durham. It should be contemporary, with high quality architecture and landscaping reflecting its civic nature. • The HQ should provide office accommodation for 1000 FTE across 700 workstations, civic facilities including a Council chamber, committee rooms, and office accommodation for Members. • The HQ should provide a minimum of 200 parking spaces. • The HQ should be set in a landscape that integrates into the wider context offering opportunities for place making and community use. • The HQ should provide a contemporary working environment in line with current best practice. It should support Smarter Working principles and ensure they are integrated into the design from the outset. • The HQ should offer opportunities for DCC to generate revenue both internally and externally through its flexible and well thought through design. ## CPV classification Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3c1dc11e-2759-4f5f-935c-5e16b6f7e468) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Durham County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction) [Boiler Replacement Programme · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9933-7015-97a0-37aa8d57c009/boiler-replacement-programme) [Construction of the Chiropractic Car Park, Treforest Campus · University of South Wales · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-a995-70e5-b8b1-7c6a14e2e878/construction-of-the-chiropractic-car-park-treforest-campus) [Boiler chemical and Softener Services · Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-d092-736b-88d2-6bdc251cddb6/boiler-chemical-and-softener-services)