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Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 08:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 10:11

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Thanet District Council is actively seeking a contractor for the "Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate," a tender currently in the active stage. This prominent project falls under the construction industry and specifically targets the restoration of leisure and cultural facilities. Located in Margate, UK, the procurement process is conducted through an open procedure with final tenders due by 28th August 2026, and the award expected by 29th September 2026. The contract, valued at £4,920,000 including VAT, is expected to commence in November 2026 and last for 11 months, aiming for the reopening of the historic theatre by the end of September 2027.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specializing in heritage and theatre restoration works. The project requires expertise in heritage-sensitive redecoration, specialist plasterwork, and extensive construction updates to meet modern standards. Companies with experience in construction works related to artistic performances, theatres, and leisure facilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, the project's substantial budget underscores the potential for significant business growth for the awarded contractor, supporting strategic expansion within the building and renovation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate

Notice Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of the Refurbishment & Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. The Contract is specifically to enable essential refurbishment works to the Theatre Royal Margate to enable its reopening. The Theatre is the second oldest theatre in the UK, Grade II* listed and the original structure was built in 1787. It closed its doors to the public in 2022 and Thanet District Council is now looking for an experienced contractor to carry out the capital works. The reopening of the Theatre Royal is essential to maximising Margate's arts offering to the community and feeds into Thanet District Council's wider Town Plan. The scope of works will include careful heritage sensitive redecoration and specialist plasterwork, new stairs, toilets, bars and new extension with lift. Alongside HVAC upgrades to meet Part L (where feasible in a Listed Building), and fire and life safety upgrades to meet Part B within the parameters of a Listed Building. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2026 for a duration of 11 months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 18 August 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 28 August 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work-of-leisure-facilities./53NWMK756J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/53NWMK756J

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068958-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212170 - Entertainment building construction work

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances

45212321 - Auditorium construction work

45212322 - Theatre construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 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
THANET DISTRICT 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
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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