Award

Brook Theatre - Refurbishment and alteration works

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 12:16

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has awarded a contract for the refurbishment and alteration works at Brook Theatre, located in Chatham, region UKJ41. This project falls under the construction industry category and aims to improve the theatre’s internal presentation and visitor experience. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the award stage was completed, with the contract signed on 3rd February 2025. The noteworthy completion deadline for this project is 2nd October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in community and cultural venue enhancements. Companies capable of delivering high-quality interior improvements, acoustic solutions, accessible facilities, and advanced stage infrastructure will find this project advantageous for growth. Thomas Sinden Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been successful in securing this contract, highlighting the opportunity for similar-sized businesses to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Brook Theatre - Refurbishment and alteration works

Notice Description

The Brook Theatre is a well-used community resource as well as an important local venue for professional touring productions, but as a result the building is looking tired and quite dated in its internal presentation, so a key element of this project is to improve the general presentation of the interior. There are many limitations presented by the building which restrict the way that the building can be used but also impact on the overall visitor experience. This is primarily in connection with the front of house spaces including limited gathering spaces in the cafe and bar, toilets, and accessibility. Key aims for the project include: * Increase the available front of house space * Front of house spaces to be more open and fluid * Create a cafe with street frontage which would be a destination in itself as well as a co-working space * Provide opportunities / space to be able to support emerging / developmental companies * Deal with some of the acoustic limitations of the building which are mainly generated by the audience, especially front of house * Introduce a digital overlay - infrastructure to use digital backdrops, projection etc in productions * Consider the impact of the chandeliers in the Main Theatre and if they could be removed since they restrict performances including projection and lighting * Consider how to introduce more flexible stage lighting infrastructure (such as a grid) within the context of the historic interior * Provide storage for the auditorium (which could be in the basement if a lift can be extended there) * Consider improving the access to the stage for performers who are wheelchair users * Providing air conditioning to the main theatre auditorium * Reconfiguring the fire exit from the 2nd floor dressing rooms * Reviewing the fire compartmentation between back stage and auditorium * Reviewing the use of the storage areas in the basement and the impact on the fire strategy * Complete refurbishment of all dance and drama studios on the ground and basement floors

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Brook Theatre is a well-used community resource as well as an important local venue for professional touring productions, but as a result the building is looking tired and quite dated in its internal presentation, so a key element of this project is to improve the general presentation of the interior. There are many limitations presented by the building which restrict the way that the building can be used but also impact on the overall visitor experience. This is primarily in connection with the front of house spaces including limited gathering spaces in the cafe and bar, toilets, and accessibility. Key aims for the project include: * Increase the available front of house space * Front of house spaces to be more open and fluid * Create a cafe with street frontage which would be a destination in itself as well as a co-working space * Provide opportunities / space to be able to support emerging / developmental companies * Deal with some of the acoustic limitations of the building which are mainly generated by the audience, especially front of house * Introduce a digital overlay - infrastructure to use digital backdrops, projection etc in productions * Consider the impact of the chandeliers in the Main Theatre and if they could be removed since they restrict performances including projection and lighting * Consider how to introduce more flexible stage lighting infrastructure (such as a grid) within the context of the historic interior * Provide storage for the auditorium (which could be in the basement if a lift can be extended there) * Consider improving the access to the stage for performers who are wheelchair users * Providing air conditioning to the main theatre auditorium * Reconfiguring the fire exit from the 2nd floor dressing rooms * Reviewing the fire compartmentation between back stage and auditorium * Reviewing the use of the storage areas in the basement and the impact on the fire strategy * Complete refurbishment of all dance and drama studios on the ground and basement floors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047b36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003620-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,801,760 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634332088

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS SINDEN

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