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Staircase Refurbishment - Bourne Leisure Centre

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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ContractTermination

19 Feb 2026 at 09:16

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council, a sub-central government authority based in Grantham, has recently engaged in the contracting process for the refurbishment of a staircase at Bourne Leisure Centre. This procurement initiative, classified under the construction work category, commenced through a limited competition approach, falling below the threshold of open bidding. The project, which involved removal, refurbishment including sand blasting, repainting, and reinstallation of the staircase, was awarded to Arc Fabrications Projects Ltd, an SME from King's Lynn, in January 2026 with the contract previously signed on the 1st of October 2025. Despite being completed as planned by the 16th of January 2026, a formal contract termination was recorded in February 2026 signifying the conclusion of the project.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises in the construction sector, offering a chance to engage in public works with local government. It exemplifies a scenario where businesses specialising in fabrications, refurbishments, or similar trades can leverage limited competition procurements to expand their portfolio with governmental projects. Participating in such initiatives can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility, paving the way for future contract opportunities within the public sector, particularly for those with geographic proximity or expertise in similar refurbishment tasks.

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Notice Title

Staircase Refurbishment - Bourne Leisure Centre

Notice Description

Refurbishment of staircase to include removal of staircase to workshop, erection of temporary stairs, sand blasting, repaint and reinstallation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015048-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,846 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC FABRICATIONS PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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