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St George's Guildhall & Creative Hubs Main Contractor

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN & WEST NORFOLK

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the renovation of St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn is being managed by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk. The project, titled "St George's Guildhall & Creative Hubs Main Contractor," falls under the construction industry category. This procurement has reached the award stage as of 18th November 2025, with Messenger Construction Ltd selected as the main contractor. The contract is valued at approximately £20.3 million, and the construction period is set from 24th November 2025 to 30th June 2028. The selective procurement method used a restricted procedure, and the project location is in the East of England, UK. Key components of the construction involve structural works, theatre technical services, and historical conservation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in historic building conservation and construction logistics management. Companies with expertise in theatre and performing arts projects, as well as those familiar with working on National Trust or English Heritage sites, are particularly well-suited to the demands of this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious project involving one of the UK's oldest theatrical spaces. The engagement could foster business growth through exposure to complex historic renovation projects and collaborations with prominent institutions such as the National Trust and Norfolk Museums Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St George's Guildhall & Creative Hubs Main Contractor

Notice Description

St George's Guildhall in Kings Lynn is the largest surviving medieval Guildhall in the UK and the oldest theatrical space in the UK still in use, with performances occurring every century since the 1400s. The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, the National Trust and Norfolk Museums Service are working in partnership with the Town Deal Board to redevelop the site. Upon completion, it will be operated by the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub CIO, a charitable organisation established with the objective of preserving and conserving the historic Guildhall. The client is seeking a main contractor with: *considerable experience/ expertise in carrying out works on historic/ listed buildings, e.g. conservation packages *theatre/ performing arts project experience advantageous *National Trust/ English Heritage project experience advantageous *experience managing construction logistics in constrained sites. Construction works will include the following key packages: *concrete foundations & slabs *structural steelwork *structural carpentry *roofing - zinc sheet, clay pantile, corrugated steel *external walling - block/ brickwork *external walling - timber cladding *architectural metalwork *joinery *internal partitions & ceilings *internal finishes *internal doors *external windows & doors *curtain wall glazing *building services *theatre technical services including stage engineering *firestopping *sanitaryware *FFE *Signage *hard landscape & planting *asbestos removal works Contract terms to be JCT Standard Building Contract with Quantities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b46f6f08-8e71-4a13-bcd4-7d76b705960d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30826545-c65a-4971-a7c5-7cd6c1408f91
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,327,463 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,327,463 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN & WEST NORFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.ukk
Contact Phone
+44155361200

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MESSENGER CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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