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Darwen Town Hall - Internal Refurbishment

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2025 at 19:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council involves the internal refurbishment of Darwen Town Hall, falling under the construction work category for commercial buildings. This selective procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26th February 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £269,701, began on 5th May 2025 and is set to end by 18th July 2025. The refurbishment works will take place in England, UK.

Businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment can find significant opportunities in this tender, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the buyer's suitability criteria explicitly accommodate them. Since the procurement was selective, the process likely required proven competence and experience in similar projects, making it ideal for established builders with a robust track record in commercial renovations. Thomas Kershaw Builders Ltd, an SME, successfully won this tender, highlighting the potential for well-qualified smaller companies to secure substantial public contracts.

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Notice Title

Darwen Town Hall - Internal Refurbishment

Notice Description

Internal refurbishment Works to Darwen Town Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad89acf6-4828-44e4-a05f-2d3c20990640
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9109d7ab-fe6d-4e12-958b-de0eca1ff9bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KERSHAW BUILDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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