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Barrow Centre, Mount Edgcumbe - Fire Repair Works

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 15:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of the Mount Edgcumbe Barrow Centre, which suffered fire damage. This project, titled "Barrow Centre, Mount Edgcumbe - Fire Repair Works," aims to restore the commercial operations of the affected area while respecting its historical context. The work falls under the construction industry category, featuring a project value of £1,100,000. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procurement method below the threshold, ensuring broad competition. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 11th September 2026. The project contract period will commence on 12th September 2026 and is expected to conclude by 12th July 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with experience in refurbishment and heritage projects. The emphasis on a comprehensive restoration project, with a focus on integrating modern facilities within a historical setting, provides an ideal platform for companies skilled in balancing these demands. The procurement process is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the scope for diverse business participation and growth. Firms capable of demonstrating expertise in similar construction projects will find this a highly advantageous opportunity to advance their business presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barrow Centre, Mount Edgcumbe - Fire Repair Works

Notice Description

he project concerns the refurbishment of the Mount Edgcumbe Barrow Centre following damage sustained to the accommodation block by a fire on the afternoon of 04 February 2025. 3.2. The primary objective of the project is to re-establish the commercial operations of the fire damaged parts of the Barrow Centre whilst giving due consideration to its surroundings, heritage and constraints. 3.3. The Barrow Centre comprises the historic service yard and associated buildings for the Mount Edgcumbe Estate, now utilised as a visitors centre for the modern park and gardens. The central U-shaped stable block consists of a two and three storey mixed-use building containing a cafe, shops, workers flats and 2 holiday lets. The fire damaged section of the property forming the focus of this project consists of the split level northern wing containing 2 holiday cottages, Yew Tree Cottage and Horseshoe Cottage, and 2 workers flats, numbers 3 and 6 which in total provided 8 no. bedrooms. 3.4. The Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park is jointly owned by Cornwall Council (CC) and Plymouth City Council (PCC). PCC are the insurance policyholders for the Park and remain the beneficiaries for any sums paid out under the insurance claim. An agreement between PCC and CC is that CC will progress the refurbishment works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6c5918-3a2b-4a92-879f-284e1e22da28
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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