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

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 14:13

Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently overseeing the tender process for the refurbishment of the public lavatories at The Alexandra Park Boathouse Café, located on Queens Road, Oldham. This project falls under the works industry category and is designed to improve access and update facilities to current standards. The procurement process, tagged as an open competition and classified as below-threshold, invites interested parties to submit their tenders by the extended deadline of 29th May 2026. The project is set to begin on 7th September 2026 and conclude by 18th December 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £66,000.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as participation is specifically encouraged for these entities. The project involves extensive refurbishment and installation of new electrical and mechanical systems, providing ample scope for companies specialising in construction, electrical services, and facilities management. Successful bidders will benefit not only from financial gain but also from increased visibility and credibility by executing a public sector project of this scale. Interested businesses should ensure their submissions highlight their capacity to deliver quality and innovative solutions aligned with the Council's social value and pricing criteria.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06889e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042623-2026
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
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
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

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