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The Mill Arts & Events Centre Compliance and Upgrade Works

Rochford District Council

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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 13:28

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TenderUpdate

25 Mar 2026 at 15:58

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 12:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochford District Council recently concluded a procurement process for the refurbishment of The Mill Arts & Events Centre located in Rayleigh, Essex. This project, titled "The Mill Arts & Events Centre Compliance and Upgrade Works," falls under the building installation work industry category and was pursued through an open competition procurement method. The tender, which is now at the award stage, was awarded to QUINN (LONDON) LIMITED. Key dates included the tender period ending on 24 April 2026, with the contract period set from 22 June 2026 to 30 November 2026. The Council sought to upgrade the 1970s venue's roof, windows, heating, and compliance aspects to meet modern standards while maintaining operations throughout the refurbishment.

This project offers significant opportunities for established contractors specialising in refurbishment and compliance upgrades. With a gross value of approximately £1.6 million, it is an attractive opportunity particularly favoured by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their final stage bid prominence. The project demands contractors who can expertly manage project phases without disrupting the venue's operations, highlighting key commercial and technical quality capabilities as part of the selection criteria. Businesses focusing on building installation work, especially those with experience in venue upgrades and compliance improvements, would find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Mill Arts & Events Centre Compliance and Upgrade Works

Notice Description

Rochford District Council was 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/052341-2026
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

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,347,433 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rochford District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
8 ROCHE CLOSE
Postcode
SS4 1PX
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Roche South
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Quinn (London) Limited

Further Information

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