Award

Refurbishment of two Broads Authority toilet and shower facilities

BROADS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 10:46

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 13:20

Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority, a sub-central government public authority, successfully awarded a contract for the refurbishment of toilet and shower facilities at Acle Bridge and Great Yarmouth Yacht Station. This procurement process, classified under plumbing and sanitary works, was conducted using an open, below-threshold competition method. The tender phase concluded on 17 December 2025, with the award announced on 18 December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 5 January 2026 and conclude by 28 March 2026, focusing on modernising public amenities and enhancing accessibility in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. The project has been completed, with Focus Washrooms Ltd, a UK-based SME, selected as the supplier.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, plumbing, and sanitary work sectors to showcase their expertise in public infrastructure refurbishment. Businesses capable of delivering durable, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance solutions would benefit from participating in similar tenders. The emphasis on SME suitability indicates a preference for smaller enterprises, offering them a platform to expand their portfolio and engage in public sector contracts. Companies with prior experience in modernising public facilities, especially those integrating sustainable and efficient technologies, are well-positioned to thrive in this contracting environment.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of two Broads Authority toilet and shower facilities

Notice Description

Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to design the layout and install improved public amenities with increased user accessibility. The refurbishment will include a complete internal overhaul of the existing public toilet block at Acle Bridge (including adding shower cubicles) and an existing toilet/shower block at Great Yarmouth Yacht Station.

Planning Information

Scope of Works At both sites, this includes stripping out existing cubicles, basins, showers, plumbing, tiles, and fittings, returning to the existing building shell. Installation of indoor public showers (payment and timer operated). New plumbing, ventilation, lighting, and drainage connections. The Broads Authority wants to refurbish using low-water fittings, motion sensors, LED lighting and a modern, robust design. Key market questions 1. What materials and designs would best ensure durability and vandal resistance? 2. What energy-efficient and water-saving technologies would you recommend? 3. What is your experience delivering similar public amenities? 4. What are indicative cost ranges for similar projects? 5. What are realistic lead times from order to completion? 6. Are there modular or prefabricated solutions we should consider? 7. What payment systems that avoid coins or tokens are available? Response Instructions Suppliers should email responses to this preliminary market engagement (PME) process by emailing replies to rob.rogers@broads-authority.gov.uk, marking the response for the attention of Rob Rogers, Director of Delivery. The submission deadline is 4 weeks from input date. This PME process requests that suppliers include details of relevant projects they have completed, along with an estimate of costs and timescales for completion. Confidentiality & Disclaimer This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is not a commitment to purchase, and it is not part of the tendering process. The information received will inform our future procurement, and participation in the PME process does not guarantee inclusion or success in any future tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058637
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084218-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£169,212 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rob Rogers
Contact Email
finance@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603 756085

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS WASHROOMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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