Tender

Two Stage tender for the provision of Pre-Construction Services and Construction Works for Andover Theatre

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 15:46

Planning

09 May 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Test Valley Borough Council is currently undertaking a competitive flexible procurement process for the provision of pre-construction services and construction works for the Andover Theatre, located in Andover, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as "Two Stage tender for the provision of Pre-Construction Services and Construction Works for Andover Theatre," aims to develop a new theatre as part of the Andover Masterplan, intended to revitalise the town centre. The tender process is in the active stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 15 December 2025, a tender submission deadline on 3 April 2026, and an award period ending on 19 May 2026. The procurement, conducted under the open procedure, is expected to create a transformative space spanning the High Street and the Town Mills Riverside Park, with an estimated project value of £25 million (excluding VAT).

This project represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, architectural, and engineering services to contribute to a high-profile public development. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to showcase their quality and cost-effective solutions, with a weighting of 70% on quality and 30% on cost. Organisations with expertise in delivering large-scale construction projects and those capable of meeting the specified programme and resource requirements will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the absence of negotiations means that suppliers are required to submit unconditional tenders, making this a suitable opportunity for businesses prepared with comprehensive proposals that align seamlessly with the defined contractual terms and conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Two Stage tender for the provision of Pre-Construction Services and Construction Works for Andover Theatre

Notice Description

A Competitive Flexible procurement for the pre-construction services and construction works for Andover Theatre. The existing Site is owned by the Authority. It included a vacant retail unit (Unit 62) which was last occupied by Poundstretcher. To support the construction of Andover's New Theatre, the Authority has let a separate contract for demolition of the existing unit, leaving a clear site ready for development. The new theatre will be the new home of The Lights, a successful, Authority operated theatre venue, currently located adjacent to the Andover leisure centre. The proposed new theatre forms the cornerstone of the new Andover Masterplan (https://www.thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk/masterplan) for the regeneration of Andover to bring more business, homes and activity to the town centre. Once complete, it will transform and revitalise the site spanning between the High Street and the Town Mills Riverside Park. The estimated combined total value of the Contracts is PS25 million (excluding VAT), the breakdown is as follows: * Professional Services Contract: PS600,000 (exc VAT), * Main Works Contract: PS24,400,000 (exc VAT). The anticipated term of the PSC is 22 weeks and the Main Works Contract is 77 weeks Full details of the requirements of this procurement and supporting information are available in the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051024
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078209-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Owers
Contact Email
dowers@testvalley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01264368000

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP10 3AJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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