Tender

Alexandra Park Boathouse Cafe Toilet Refurbishment, Queens Road, Oldham OL8 2AX

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 13:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the public lavatories at Alexandra Park Boathouse Café, located on Queens Road, Oldham OL8 2AX. This procurement process, categorised under refurbishment work, is at the tender stage and is being conducted via an open competition method, below threshold. Interested parties need to submit documentation by 19th May 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 12th May 2026. The contract, valued at £55,000 excluding VAT (£66,000 including VAT), involves modifying the lavatory access from external to internal, along with significant electrical and mechanical works to meet current standards and improve operational management.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, charitable, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in refurbishment, electrical, and mechanical services. The procurement has reserved participation for these types of organisations, thereby encouraging local business growth. The work requires comprehensive expertise in refurbishment, including stripping out existing systems and implementing new layouts and electrical and mechanical installations. With award criteria weighted towards quality, social value, and price, businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-standard refurbishment and service integration stand a competitive chance of securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Alexandra Park Boathouse Cafe Toilet Refurbishment, Queens Road, Oldham OL8 2AX

Notice Description

The refurbishment of the public lavatories at The Boathouse Cafe. The primary objective is to change the access to the public lavatories from an external doorway (into the building) to an internal doorway located within the cafe area. The project involves the refurbishment of the public lavatories at The Boathouse Cafe. The proposed refurbishment work includes reconfiguration of the facility and creating access between the WC and adjoining Cafe to enable controlled access and use. Works will entail strictly stripping out the existing lavatories and installing a new layout to accommodate the change of access. The works also comprise the strip-out, alteration, and installation of electrical services associated with the refurbishment of public toilet facilities, including: * Removal of redundant distribution board and services * Installation of a new Schneider Acti9 Isobar 18-way SP&N Type A distribution board (DB:B) * Provision of new final circuits for o Lighting o Small power o Water heaters o Trace heating o Extract ventilation o Alarms o Other associated equipment, * Reinstatement of existing retained circuits. * Installation of new containment systems within the roof void. * Replacement of lighting and emergency lighting systems. * Modifications to fire alarm and accessible WC alarm systems. Mechanical works include the strip-out of existing mechanical services and the installation of new heating, ventilation and water services serving refurbished Ladies, Gents and Accessible WCs. This will allow the continued use of the WC facility, whilst bringing it to current standards, improving utilisation, security and operational management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06889e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036638-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 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
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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