Tender

The Gamble - Main Works D&B

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is inviting tenders for the Gamble Building refurbishment and extension project, situated in St Helens Town Centre. The procurement process is in the tender stage as of 19 March 2026, with key deadlines including the expression of interest by 14 April 2026 and enquiries due by 7 April 2026. The tender, labelled DN810523, aims to transform a heritage building into a modern cultural and learning hub with flexible spaces for social, educational, and cultural activities. The project falls under the construction industry category and involves a construction value of up to £15,000,000. The council is conducting this procurement through a two-stage competitive flexible procedure, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023.

This public procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment. It is particularly suited for contractors with expertise in heritage building projects or those capable of offering innovative solutions for modern cultural environments. The process involves a selective procurement method, with St Helens Council opting to shortlist 3-6 bidders initially based on pass/fail and quality assessments. Subsequent stages include main tender submissions, interviews, and emphasis on social value integration. This structure not only facilitates growth for established construction firms but also allows smaller, innovative enterprises to make impactful contributions to community projects.

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Notice Title

The Gamble - Main Works D&B

Notice Description

Requirement to appoint a contractor to deliver the main works associated with the Gamble Building Refurbishment Project. This procurement will allow the Council to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the core refurbishment works and the construction of a new extension, in accordance with the approved project scope and programme. The main purpose of the project is to repurpose the Gamble Building into a cultural and learning hub with flexible spaces for social, educational, and cultural activities. The vision is to make it more modern, inclusive, and acting as a catalyst for community pride. The Gamble Building is a key heritage asset located in St Helens Town Centre. To ensure the appropriate balance of cost, quality and risk management it is propose to progress with a two-stage design and build contract using a competitive tendering process. The council have decided to use a competitive flexible procedure in line with the Procurement Act 2023 which will consist of the following: First Stage - PSQ: The council will select 3-6 bidders to move to the next procurement stage. Second Stage - Main Tender: This will consist of the main tender pack with relevant scope and appendices. Qualitative responses will be captured in a select number of questions and potentially an interview with each bidder. Social value will be proportionately included. The split between quality, SV and commercial will be determined at main tender stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to the completion of the PCSA and therefore financial approval from the Council to progress into the main contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025480-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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