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 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 16:45

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 15:46

Planning

09 May 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Andover Theatre project, commissioned by Test Valley Borough Council, has now reached the contract award stage. The tender, titled "Two Stage tender for the provision of Pre-Construction Services and Construction Works for Andover Theatre," falls under the construction and architectural services industry category. The project is situated in Andover, United Kingdom, as part of a broader regeneration masterplan for the area. The procurement was managed through a selective, competitive flexible procedure. The contract, estimated at £25 million, was awarded on 19 May 2026, with a contract period spanning from 1 June 2026 to 19 July 2028.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in construction and architectural services. The project will benefit companies capable of delivering large-scale construction and pre-construction services, as evidenced by the participation of substantial entities like Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd, which was awarded the contract. Firms of all sizes, including SMEs like Amiri Construction Limited, competed for the contract, suggesting a diverse market opportunity. Businesses that can effectively engage with the requirements and standards of public authority projects will find this an exciting prospect to contribute to a significant town centre regeneration initiative.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051024
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045930-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

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