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Guildhall Arts Centre Clock Tower Repairs

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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ContractAmendment

25 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 09:33

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council has undertaken a public procurement process for repairs to the Guildhall Arts Centre Clock Tower, located in Grantham, United Kingdom. The process was initiated by the council and supported by Welland Procurement, with Hardy Construction as the supplier. The tender falls into the 'works' procurement category and, given the below-threshold procurement method, was awarded directly without competition. Recent amendments were issued on 16 January 2026, with subsequent contract notices published on 25 February 2026. The original contract was signed on 17 March 2025, reflecting a proactive timeline and commitment to maintaining structural integrity efficiently. The procurement aims to address critical timber and structural repairs with scheduled works conducted using scaffolding for bracing and support, adhering to both sub-central government and direct procurement guidelines.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and structural refurbishment. The direct award to small and medium-sized enterprise Hardy Construction highlights the council's preference for engaging local talent capable of ensuring prompt and quality repairs. Companies familiar with scaffolding work, supporting wall construction, and refurbishment activities, particularly those operating within the Grantham area or possessing relevant expertise in heritage structure repairs, would be well-suited to such projects. As this contract showcases a collaboration between public authorities and able construction firms, similar businesses with a keen eye on public sector projects have a prime opportunity to contribute to foundational refurbishment works and potentially expand their service portfolio within the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Guildhall Arts Centre Clock Tower Repairs

Notice Description

Following detailed inspection and investigation of the timber structure of the Grantham Guild Hall Arts Centre clock tower by our consultant, William Saunders, it is apparent that significant repairs are now required to the timber finishes and structural timbers of the clock tower. This inspection was carried out from the scaffolding that had been erected for the roof repairs works which are currently underway. To ensure that the timber can be cut out and replaced safely and without affecting the structural stability of the clock tower, a bracing structure made up of scaffolding has to be installed within the clock tower so that the timber pillars are restrained and supported from movement whilst the repairs are carried out. The scope of the additional repairs has been drawn up by our consultant and priced by contractor Hardy Construction due to the urgency of carrying out the work. The works will address the identified issues and provide a solution that will maintain the structural integrity of the clock tower. The quotation for the works is PS78,620.00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eda0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262620 - Supporting walls

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£165,802 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2025
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HARDY CONSTRUCTION

HARDY CONSTRUCTION (STAMFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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