Tender

Public Convenience, John Street

PORTHCAWL TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Porthcawl Town Council has initiated a public procurement process to refurbish the Grade II listed Public Convenience on John Street, located in Porthcawl, United Kingdom. This project is under the tender stage and handled by the procuring entity, Initiate. The process employs an open competition procurement method for works within the industry categories of public utilities and construction work. Businesses interested in participating should note the tender submission deadline of 12th June 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 5th June 2026. The estimated contract value is £250,000, with a gross amount of £300,000, and work is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and finish by 23rd November 2026.

The refurbishment project presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in historic building conservation and construction works on listed buildings. Companies with experience in handling Grade II listed buildings or providing construction services at competitive prices would be well-suited to bid. The project prioritises quality in project delivery, team composition, and programme logistics, making it particularly appealing for SMEs seeking to expand their portfolios in complex restoration projects. The contracting process allows for electronic submissions, ensuring ease and convenience for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Public Convenience, John Street

Notice Description

Background The Grade II listed Public Conveniences on John Street represent a rare surviving example of early twentieth century public provision and remain a valued part of Porthcawl's town centre. It is therefore important that all recommended repairs and proposed methodologies are carefully considered against recognised Conservation Principles, in order to safeguard the building's significance, protect its fabric and preserve its distinct character. Project Description The project aims to refurbish the existing public convinces to reduce maintenance costs to the council. Current proposed repairs include external fabrics, internal fabrics and services. The project information is included within Appendix D of the tender Documents including current design information and survey information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Materials will need to be suitable for use in a Grade 2 Toilet Block.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040103-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 23 Nov 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
PORTHCAWL TOWN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

INITIATE

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTHCAWL
Postcode
CF36 3YA
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

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