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ESPH De La Warr Pavilion - Main Contractor (ESPH766)

Rother District Council

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25 Mar 2026 at 14:51

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23 Feb 2026 at 18:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, a Grade I listed building. The main contract, titled "ESPH De La Warr Pavilion - Main Contractor (ESPH766)," focuses on auditorium and foyer renovations to enhance accessibility and visitor experience. The procurement is in the active tender stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 30 March 2026 at 17:00. This project falls under the "works" procurement category and covers theatre construction, overhaul, refurbishment, and restoration work. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure, involving a selective two-stage process. Interested parties must fulfil various criteria including financial standing, insurance provision, legal capability, and more, with shortlisted suppliers invited to tender based on a cost and quality evaluation split of 50:50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in working on listed buildings and live environments. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 13,800,000, demands extensive expertise in structural repairs, façade upgrades, and MEP services, making it ideal for well-established contractors in these domains. The emphasis on local supply chain and social value means enterprises embedded within the local community could stand a better chance. Moreover, suppliers who can provide innovative solutions for contractor design and environmental impact reduction are likely to be favoured. This presents a promising growth opportunity for companies dedicated to heritage building restoration, local economic enhancement, and sustainability.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027408-2026
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
£13,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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