Tender

ESPH De La Warr Pavilion - Main Contractor (ESPH766)

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 18:37

Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council is initiating a public procurement process for the refurbishment of the Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom. With a contract value of £15,800,000 (gross value £18,960,000), the council seeks a qualified and experienced main contractor for auditorium and foyer renovation works, alongside improvements in visitor accessibility. This process is conducted under UKPGA 2023/54 through a Competitive Flexible Procedure, with key procurement stages including conditions of participation and an invitation to tender. The deadline for expression of interest is set for 30th March 2026, and final contract award decisions are expected by 5th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering refurbishment schemes to buildings of Listed status or Heritage importance. Ideal candidates are those with previous contracts valued over £10 million, as well as experience in live building environments. The procurement method, being selective, focuses on quality and cost equally, inviting businesses to showcase their technical capability, management skills, and environmental practices. Additionally, there is emphasis on social value and local supply chain development, encouraging businesses that are proactive in sustainability and community engagement to participate. This contract can catalyse business growth by leveraging established expertise in complex construction projects designed for historic preservation.

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Notice Title

ESPH De La Warr Pavilion - Main Contractor (ESPH766)

Notice Description

Rother District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver auditorium and foyer works at the iconic and Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion. This is located at the De La Warr Pavilion building, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1DP. This contract intends to undertake a comprehensive set of refurbishment activities to renovate the original auditorium, redesign the foyer spaces and improve visitor accessibility. The general scope of works shall comprise the following: * Internal strip out including fixtures, finishes and services * Localised enabling/ demolition works * Varying levels of structural repair/ structural intervention (internally and externally) * Minor drainage/ substructure adaptations * Limited areas of roof level scope (repairs generally) * Replacement of external glazing (some being done early as Client Direct) * External facade repairs and upgrades (render repair, decoration, new doors etc) * Limited areas of new/ adjusted internal partitions * Mix of new internal doors and refurbished existing doors * New WCs fit out * New finishes or repaired existing finishes throughout (walls, floors, and ceilings) * FF&E * Specialist Installations - Theatre/ Event (Stage & Auditorium) * MEP services - replacement and adjustment throughout * External works scope - limited to north entrance access/ car park area for Phase 1 * Discrete elements of CDP responsibility * Temporary works, scaffolding and weather protection requirements The Pavilion building is going to remain live and operational in a limited capacity, the contractor is only taking possession and working on certain areas of the existing building for this contract phase. A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016273-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212322 - Theatre construction work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

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