Planning

Pre-Market Engagement: Internal Refurbishment Works to the NAVE Building

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a pre-market engagement process for internal refurbishment works on the NAVE Building, intended for the Barnsley Youth Choir. This project falls under the industry category of construction work, specifically for art and cultural buildings, and is located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled market engagement milestone due by 29th April 2026. This exercise aims to gauge market interest and assist in crafting a robust tender invitation package, considering current market conditions and shared experiences. Key legislative framework guiding the procurement is the UK Public General Act 2023/54, with the future notice date set for early May 2026.

Opportunities abound for construction firms with expertise in building construction and refurbishment, particularly those familiar with multifunctional buildings and facilities for leisure, sports, culture, and entertainment. Businesses specialising in these areas would find fitting prospects in this procurement exercise. The contractual period extends from October 2026 to July 2027, indicating a significant project tenure conducive to business growth. Companies looking to expand their footprint in South Yorkshire or enhance their portfolio in cultural infrastructures should engage with this upcoming tender, facilitated by an established public authority, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, known for its commitment to regional development.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement: Internal Refurbishment Works to the NAVE Building

Notice Description

Barnsley Council is planning to progress a procurement exercise for internal refurbishment works of a building intended for use by the Barnsley Youth Choir for the home of the National Academy for Vocal Excellence (NAVE). The pre-market engagement exercise will allow the Council to understand the level of market interest and inform the production of a tender invitation package which takes account of current and anticipated market factors, and shared learning and experience.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104636&TID=100109795&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06838c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034433-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212170 - Entertainment building construction work

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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