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The Gurkha Museum - Shell and Core Works

THE GURKHA MUSEUM

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26 Sep 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gurkha Museum, located in Winchester, has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment of its premises, with the underlying goal of enhancing the museum experience. The project, titled "The Gurkha Museum - Shell and Core Works," falls under the industry category of construction work for cultural buildings and museums. The contract, valued at £1,031,432.70, involves comprehensive building works, including layout alterations, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, and a new platform lift. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract running from 29th September 2025 to 9th June 2026. This procurement used a selective, restricted procedure method, and is primarily directed towards businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This project offers significant business growth opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in refurbishment or construction work for cultural or museum buildings. Entities capable of managing comprehensive building projects with experience in museum settings will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. The contract is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to demonstrate their capabilities in high-profile cultural infrastructure projects. Given the scope and complexity of the work, this contract will appeal to businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and value through experienced project management and precise execution within stipulated time frames. Beard Construction, serving as the supplier, exemplifies the type of company well positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Gurkha Museum - Shell and Core Works

Notice Description

The Gurkha Museum located in Winchester is to carry out a full refurbishment of the existing museum. This PQQ / Tender is for the first phase of the works the associated building works including alterations to the existing layout, new MEP services, new platform lift and new finishes. The works may also include the options scope of alteration / refurbishment of the common areas and building fabric together with scope to enhance the access requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c62bb88-e77b-42bf-ba3e-a9a76e8908d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d09a7a-5c0a-48c8-828f-dcc5beebbbb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212313 - Museum construction work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,031,432 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,031,432 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GURKHA MUSEUM
Contact Name
Nick Gold
Contact Email
ngold@ptprojects.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7884430466

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8TS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEARD CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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