Cloisters toilets refurbishment

EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 10:41

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

East Cambridgeshire District Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, conducted a procurement process to refurbish the Cloisters toilets in Ely, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of construction work. The process was managed through an open competition method, with key dates including the tender publication on 23rd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 20th February 2026. The project, worth approximately £48,000, commenced on 16th March 2026 and concluded on 11th May 2026. The procurement reached the contract award stage with MCN GROUP LIMITED as the winning supplier, and the contract was signed on 10th June 2026, with completion expected by 30th November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and refurbishment, especially those specialised in public amenity upgrades. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as businesses with the capability to meet specific quality and price criteria, would be well-suited to participate in such open competitions. The project not only aids in local government infrastructure improvement but also provides a platform for SMEs in the Cambridgeshire region to demonstrate capability, enhance reputation, and potentially secure further public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Cloisters toilets refurbishment

Notice Description

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) invites quotations to carry out refurbishment works at the Cloisters public toilets, The Cloisters, Ely, CB7 4ZH. Main Works (Male Toilets) * Remove toilet roll holders * Remove laminated cubicles * Remove IPS panels * Remove vanity unit * Remove toilets, hand basins and taps * Clean down ceilings, fill and paint * Paint 2 No doors, liners and architraves * Install new IPSs and vanity unit (CGL) compact grade laminate * Install 2 No cubicle doors and side panels (CGL) * Supply and fit 2 No new toilets and seats * Install wiring for heaters * Install 2 No basins and wastes * Install 2 No hot water taps and water heaters * Install toilet roll holders * Mastic seal to worktop / tiles * Dispose of all debris Main Works (Female Toilets) * Remove toilet roll holders * Remove laminated cubicles * Remove IPS panels * Remove vanity unit * Remove toilets, hand basins and taps * Clean down ceilings, fill and paint * Paint 2 No doors, liners and architraves * Install new IPS's and vanity unit (CGL) compact grade laminate * Install 4 No cubicle doors and side panels (CGL) * Supply and fit 4 No new toilets and seats * Install conduit and wiring for heaters * Install 4 No basins and wastes * Install 4 No hot water taps and water heaters * Install toilet roll holders * Mastic seal to worktop / tiles * Dispose of all debris Service Area / Cupboard * Remove redundant waste cylinder * Remove redundant pipework and wiring * Supply and install 1 No wall hung water heater * Connect existing pipework to the new water heater to 2 No sinks * Clean down the ceiling, fill and paint * Paint 2 No doors, liners and architraves * Patch over missing tiles Disabled Toilet * Remove existing tap * Remove hot feed pipe feeds * Supply and install a water heater to the service cupboard, including all wiring * Install 1 No hot water sensor tap to the existing basin

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060da2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056109-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,762 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 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
EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCN GROUP

Further Information

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