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Sparrows Nest Public Toilet Refurbishment

LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 08:39

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the refurbishment of Sparrows Nest Public Toilets was initiated by Lowestoft Town Council, situated at Hamilton House, Battery Green Road, Lowestoft. The contract, valued at £75,989 (gross amount £91,186.8), was awarded to FOCUS WASHROOMS LTD and involves refurbishment work categorised under "Public conveniences" within the UK region. The procurement process, tagged as "award" and "contract", followed an open method suitable for contracts below the threshold and was completed promptly, with key timelines set for a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 19th October 2026, with a potential extension for unforeseen overruns.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities especially for SMEs with expertise in public toilet refurbishment. Companies focusing on delivering modern, durable, and accessible facilities can expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in fulfilling public sector contracts. The project's scope includes design and construction tasks which ensure comprehensive engagement and practical application of skills in modern design, regulatory compliance, and sustainable construction practices. Businesses capable of showcasing creative designs, competitive pricing, and proven track records in similar projects would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Sparrows Nest Public Toilet Refurbishment

Notice Description

Lowestoft Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit proposals for the refurbishment of the existing public toilets within Sparrows Nest Park, the existing toilets consist of a separate male, female and accessible toilets. The purpose of this project is to create a modern set of public toilets which are in keeping with the park and surrounding area. This tender document outlines the project requirements, scope of works, timelines, evaluation criteria, and submission expectations for interested contractors. Project Aim: To design and construct a durable, modern and bright set of public toilets that are easy to maintain and comply with all current regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041348-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45215500 - Public conveniences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£75,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 1DE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Harbour & Normanston
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS WASHROOMS

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