Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d21-d9be-73c5-8e93-8bcae1eccd18/decarbonisation-and-retrofit-works-at-simonside-activity-centre awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Decarbonisation and Retrofit Works at Simonside Activity Centre [South Tyneside Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-tyneside-council) Estimated value £341,000 Published 23 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 5 Jan 2026 ## 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 South Tyneside Council ("the Council") has secured funding through Salix's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to support decarbonisation works at Simonside Outdoor Activity Centre, also known as Simonside Climbing Wall. The Council have appointed a provider via a call off from the Procurement for Housing Retrofit and Decarbonisation Dynamic Purchasing System (Lot 5) The primary objective of this project is to deliver reliable, low-carbon heating and domestic hot water to the Centre by removing the existing gas heating system and installing air source heat pumps and electric water heaters. A solar PV system will be installed to help offset electricity costs, enabling the new heating system to be partially powered by the Solar PV System. In addition, insulation improvements will enhance heat retention, reducing the need for prolonged operation of the heating system and further lowering energy consumption. The scope of works will include: • Gas boiler and gas heater removal • Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installation • Solar PV installation • Electric water heater installation • External wall and roof insulating cladding works ## CPV classification Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c52310db-b41b-4053-8481-39a3956a9a1e) 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 South Tyneside Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-tyneside-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) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [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)