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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 15:34

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by St Ives Town Council, a public authority within sub-central government, involved the refurbishment of the Old Fire Station, a heritage building located in St Ives, Cornwall. This tender, titled "Old Fire Station refurbishment works - Request for Quotation," falls within the construction industry category and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £87,805.80 GBP, commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 10th October 2025. The procurement method used was limited competition, below threshold, which means it was open to a select number of qualified bidders. The successful supplier for this project is Serene Construction, based in Hayle, UKK30 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on heritage building refurbishment and construction. Businesses that possess experience in handling complex renovation works, particularly those involving plumbing and electrical installations, are well-suited for such contracts. This project allows business growth by enhancing qualification portfolios through involvement in public sector works. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate proficiency in heritage conservation and repair works could find similar future opportunities to expand their reach within governmental construction projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Old Fire Station refurbishment works - Request for Quotation

Notice Description

Requests for quotation from suitably qualified contractors to carry out refurbishment and repair works to a heritage building including bathroom and kitchen, first and second fix plumbing and electrical works and external doors and windows.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,976 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
St Ives Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. IVES
Postcode
TR26 2DS
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Serene Construction

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