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Refurbishment and re-modelling work to Custom House, King's Lynn

Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2026 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk procured refurbishment and remodelling works at the Grade I listed Custom House in King’s Lynn. The project concerns a significant 17th-century historic building, originally designed by Henry Bell and used as a merchant’s exchange before becoming a customs house. The required contractor is responsible for construction work on a building of particular historical or architectural interest, including the associated remodelling and refurbishment activities. This is a public-sector heritage construction opportunity delivered at the Custom House in King’s Lynn. The selected supplier, King and Company Norfolk Ltd, is an SME based in Norwich, indicating that the requirement was suitable for smaller construction businesses with the capability to work on protected historic properties.

This below-threshold procurement used an open competition. It reached completion, with King and Company Norfolk Ltd selected for the single lot. The tender was valued at £1,150,000 excluding VAT, or £1,380,000 including VAT. The contract was signed on 17 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 16 July 2027. The contract value is £1,288,372.60 excluding VAT, or £1,546,047.12 including VAT. The tender submission deadline was 30 March 2026 at 12:00, and enquiries closed on 23 March 2026 at 17:00. Evaluation weighted price at 40%, technical ability at 15%, site logistics and construction methodology at 15%, project team and company experience at 15%, construction programme at 10%, and social value at 5%.

This procurement shows demand from King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Council for contractors able to deliver substantial refurbishment and remodelling work in a listed historic building. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable technical ability, relevant company and project-team experience, and a construction methodology suited to working within a sensitive heritage environment. Strong site logistics, a realistic construction programme and effective delivery planning would be important, alongside the ability to offer social value. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs, so smaller building contractors with appropriate specialist experience and delivery capacity could compete. Heritage construction capability, careful management of the existing fabric and the ability to coordinate complex works would be central to a persuasive response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment and re-modelling work 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. "To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P7R7YW75AS"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082472-2026
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

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,380,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,288,372 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

King and Company Norfolk Ltd

Further Information

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