Planning

Refurbishment works to Custom House, King's Lynn

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Refurbishment works to Custom House, King's Lynn". This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically involving works on historical or architecturally significant buildings, and is set in King's Lynn, UK. Key dates include a deadline for clarification questions on 26th September 2025, and for submission responses by 12 Noon, Friday 3rd October 2025. The actual refurbishment work is scheduled to start on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 27th November 2026. Participants are required to submit written responses and may have follow-up meetings with the Council.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in dealing with historical properties. The refurbishment of the Grade I listed Custom House could be a prestigious project, attracting contractors interested in heritage conservation. Given the sizeable budget, estimated at £1,560,000, this project may appeal to mid-sized to large firms capable of delivering complex and specialty refurbishment works. Such a contract could enhance a business's portfolio, showcasing expertise in historical restorations and potentially leading to more high-profile opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment works to Custom House, King's Lynn

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is looking for a suitable contractor to undertake re-modelling and refurbishment works to the Grade I listed Custom House property located in Kings Lynn. The Custom House is a stunning 17th century building designed by Henry Bell in 1683 and originally used as a merchant's exchange before later being used as a customs house. This project gives the opportunity to work on one of the most significant historical buildings in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Construction-work./2GY858BJ45 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2GY858BJ45

Planning Information

Engagement process description: The exercise will consist of written responses to the areas of this document identified as requiring response. The Council reserves the right to hold subsequent meetings with those that have responded to the written questions (Participants). Any such meetings would be to discuss the responses to the questions in further detail, and would be held via MS TEAMS. Deadline for clarification questions is 26th September 2025, and deadline for responses to be submitted is 12 Noon, Friday 3rd October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05930d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053499-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK
Contact Name
Jane Mitchell
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01553 616000

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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