Tender

The Mill Arts & Events Centre Compliance and Upgrade Works

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Rochford District Council is seeking refurbishment works for The Mill Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh, Essex, to upgrade the facility built in the 1970s. The project is titled “The Mill Arts & Events Centre Compliance and Upgrade Works” and encompasses essential enhancements to the building fabric, mechanical, and electrical compliance, including a new roof, replacement windows, and updated heating and ventilation systems. It falls under the industry category of building installation work (CPV code 45300000) with a procurement method of open competition below the threshold, facilitated electronically. The tender process is currently active, and the submission deadline is set for 24th April 2026, by 12:00 PM. Rochford District Council acts as the buyer while Essex County Council is the procuring entity facilitating the procurement process.

This procurement opportunity could be particularly beneficial for contractors experienced in building refurbishment and compliance work, offering business growth potential through executing complex mechanical and electrical updates. With a budget allocation of £1,700,000 (net) and conditions suitable for SMEs, engaging in this project allows companies to showcase their expertise and enhance their credentials within the public works domain. The competitive framework, which emphasises technical capabilities with a 75% weighting on commercial aspects and 25% on technical quality, encourages businesses to present innovative solutions ensuring operational standards are met while maintaining public venue functionality throughout the refurbishment period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Mill Arts & Events Centre Compliance and Upgrade Works

Notice Description

Rochford District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver refurbishment works at The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex. Works include a new roof, replacement windows and external doors, new heating and ventilation plant and mechanical and electrical Compliance works. The Centre is a multi-purpose public venue constructed in the 1970s and requires works to the building fabric and mechanical and electrical plant to meet modern safety, statutory, and operational standards. The facility will remain operational throughout the works, and Contractors must programme, phase, and sequence activities accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067299
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027474-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHFORD
Postcode
SS4 1PX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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