Tender

BPA Capital Programme CH1-3 and HR1-3

BRITTEN PEARS ARTS

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 17:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Britten Pears Arts organisation is undertaking a significant procurement process for the BPA Capital Programme, specifically targeting works at Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Saxmundham, England (postal code IP17 1SP). The procurement, in the tender stage, invites applications by 25 March 2026 for building and services works, including technical equipment upgrades, acoustic improvements, lift refurbishments, and enhancements to the energy centre with sustainable heating and solar PV installation. Classified under refurbishment work, the project is set to commence on 4 January 2027 and conclude by 28 May 2027, with a budget of £3.5 million. This competitive procedure involves a selective procurement method, commencing with a Pre Qualification Questionnaire followed by negotiation, offering a promising opportunity for SMEs. The project holds both Planning and Listed Building Consent.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in building refurbishment and sustainable energy solutions. Businesses specialising in acoustic treatments, technical upgrades, lift refurbishments, and sustainable energy installations, including photovoltaic systems, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. With Britten Pears Arts as the contracting authority, firms can benefit from advancing crucial works in cultural and concert settings, enhancing their portfolios and demonstrating their ability to deliver under high standards. Collaborating with renowned firms such as Gardiner & Theobald and de Matos Ryan through this process can offer additional exposure and collaborative opportunities within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BPA Capital Programme CH1-3 and HR1-3

Notice Description

Various building and services works, including acoustic, technical equipment and accessibility enhancements (new lift and lift refurbishments) and internal alterations to Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Alterations to existing energy centre to facilitate greater use of sustainable heating and the provision of solar PV on roofs of the Hoffmann, the Winch Gallery and Flat Roofs adjacent to the Concert Hall. Procured through an initial Pre Qualification Questionnaire and then short listing to a competitive tender process. The works proposed comprise the following: Concert Hall (CH1 and CH2) CH1: Acoustic treatment to Concert Hall, installation of retractable banners CH1: Performance Technical equipment upgrades and replacement (stage and house lighting, rigging systems, assisted listening) CH1: roof covering replacement and insulation on South, East & West faces; high level maintenance of "bluffs", structural repair / strengthening CH2: refurbishment of WCs, fabric repairs (brickwork) CH2: ventilation improvements inc. new AHU; new lighting CH2: refurbishment of two existing lifts, one new platform lift CH2: remodelling of Discovery Centre for future exhibition space NB: audience seating improvements as a separate, client-led project, CH3 will have a dirrect interface and attendances requirements Heating and Renewables (HR1, HR2 and HR3) HR1: consolidation of Energy Centre boilers, new District Heating and Cooling pipework HR2: Photovoltaic panels to Concert Hall lower south roof, Hoffmann building roof HR3: new site wide Building Management System (BMS) The works have Planning and Listed Building Consent. Project Manager / Contract Administrator Gardiner & Theobald Architect de Matos Ryan Structural / Civil Engineer Price & Myers Building Services Engineer Ingleton Wood Theatre Specialist & Acoustician Charcoalblue QS Bristow Planning Consultant Bidwell Landscape Architect Untitled Practice Additional information: The link is to the PQQ submission folder. No submissions are to be issued to BPA directly but are to be uploaded using the BOX access provided. BPA is not obligated to accept any submission or subsequent tender and the cost of PQQ and ongoing process is to be borne by the applicant not by BPA. BPA reserves the right to end the procurement process at any time for any reason.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6fde83-a760-4f83-b137-cffe975e6cd8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 28 May 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
BRITTEN PEARS ARTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAXMUNDHAM
Postcode
IP17 1SP
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Rendlesham & Orford
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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