How to win: The Core Refurbishment - CAT A Works

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Newcastle City Council (The Client) owns 'The Core' office building at Newcastle Helix and are progressing it's redevelopment. The council are inviting exceptional contractors to tender for the opportunity for the redevelopment which is inclusive of building strip-out, CAT A fit-out, MEP replacement and a host of Wellbeing and sustainability improvements. Scope of Works: The project will cover building strip-out, CAT A fit-out, MEP replacement and a host of Wellbeing and sustainability improvements. Procurement Approach: The project will be procured under a two-stage process, the first being a competitive process to select a contractor to enter a PCSA and input into the RIBA Stage 4 design. Completing with a second stage procurement in parallel with the stage 4 design info prior to executing the Building Contract. Total estimated value: £6,500,000 excluding VAT Contract dates (estimated): 1 September 2026 to 30 August 2027 Main category: Works - refurbishment Contract location: UKC22 - Tyneside Participation suitability: Office refurbishment /Fit-out specialist Procedure type: Above threshold - open competition Contracting Authority: Newcastle City Council, Civic Centre, Newcastl

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Newcastle City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
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