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Conversion of Storm Shelter into Public Convenience Facilities and Refurbishment of Accessible Toilet Accommodation, Blenheim Gardens, Minehead

Minehead Town Council

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06 Oct 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Minehead Town Council is procuring building conversion and refurbishment works at Blenheim Gardens, Minehead. The project will turn the former storm shelter into male and female public toilets, with baby-changing and handwashing facilities, and refurbish a separate building as a fully accessible toilet with independent storage. Work includes demolition and alterations, drainage and utility connections, plumbing, sanitary and electrical installations, ventilation, roof replacement and repairs, internal finishes, accessibility improvements and external repairs, followed by testing, commissioning and handover. The contractor must supply labour, materials, plant, supervision and specialist subcontractors, and manage the project and utility-provider liaison. The gardens are in the Wellington Square Conservation Area, so the work must preserve the buildings’ architectural character while providing robust facilities suited to a coastal public setting.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure for this works contract. The process reached the tender stage, with offers sought from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. The tender deadline was 6 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 4 January to 1 March 2027, by which date the facilities must be operational for public use. The estimated contract value is £200,000. The tender is for the project as a whole; no separate lots are identified. The published description asks bidders to demonstrate relevant experience delivering comparable construction and refurbishment projects and the ability to meet the programme. The Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender, and may amend, suspend, abandon or recommence the process.

This opportunity suits construction and refurbishment contractors, including small and medium-sized businesses, with relevant experience converting or upgrading public buildings. Strong candidates will be able to coordinate the full scope across building alterations, drainage, utility connections, plumbing and sanitary work, electrical systems, ventilation, roofing, finishes and external repairs, using specialist subcontractors where needed. They must resource and manage the works through to testing, commissioning, certification and handover, while liaising with utility providers and meeting Building Regulations requirements. The facilities must be accessible, durable, maintainable and resistant to vandalism, with materials and fittings able to withstand salt-laden air, wind-driven rain and heavy seasonal visitor use. Bidders should be capable of protecting the character of buildings in a conservation area and delivering a complete, operational public toilet scheme to the required programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conversion of Storm Shelter into Public Convenience Facilities and Refurbishment of Accessible Toilet Accommodation, Blenheim Gardens, Minehead

Notice Description

Minehead Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tenders for the conversion of the former storm shelter within Blenheim Gardens, Minehead into modern public convenience facilities together with the refurbishment and conversion of a separate toilet building within the gardens to provide fully accessible toilet accommodation and associated storage facilities. The site occupies a prominent position within Blenheim Gardens, Minehead's principal public open space, and lies within the Wellington Square Conservation Area. The Council wishes to deliver attractive, durable, accessible and vandal-resistant facilities whilst preserving the architectural character and appearance of the existing buildings. The works comprise the alteration, refurbishment and fit out of two existing buildings. The former storm shelter will be converted to provide male and female public toilet accommodation, baby changing facilities and associated handwashing facilities. A separate building within the gardens will be refurbished to provide a fully accessible toilet facility together with independent storage accommodation. The project includes, but is not limited to, demolition and alteration works, drainage works, utility connections, plumbing and sanitary installations, electrical installations, ventilation systems, roofing replacement and repairs, internal finishes, accessibility improvements, external repairs, testing, commissioning and all associated works necessary to provide fully operational public convenience facilities. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all labour, materials, plant, supervision and specialist subcontractors required to complete the works. Responsibilities will include project management, utility provider liaison, Building Regulations compliance, testing, commissioning, certification and handover. Particular emphasis is placed upon durability, long-term maintainability, accessibility and resistance to vandalism. Materials, fixtures, fittings and finishes must be suitable for intensive public use and capable of withstanding a coastal environment exposed to wind-driven rain, salt-laden air and high seasonal visitor numbers. Tenderers shall demonstrate relevant experience in the successful delivery of comparable construction and refurbishment projects and provide evidence of their ability to meet programme requirements. The completed facilities must be fully operational and available for public use no later than 1 March 2027. The Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender received and reserves the right to amend, suspend, abandon or recommence the procurement process at any stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2654d89d-b94c-4fcc-baa8-6626f5d79e09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c4facb-d342-4f6d-a3d6-0a1ac6a31a03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211310 - Bathrooms construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 1 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Minehead Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MINEHEAD
Postcode
TA24 5BP
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Minehead
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Further Information

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