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01 Jul 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Winchester City Council is conducting an open procurement process for the refurbishment of the Winchester Guildhall, encompassing extensive internal and external works. The tender is in the active stage and aims to revitalise this historic building through activities such as redecoration, ceiling modifications, toilet facility replacements, and enhancements to office spaces and external balconies. Additional works include mechanical and electrical upgrades, masonry restoration at Abbey House, and revisions to the stonework and roofing. The procurement falls under the 'Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants' industry category, with a gross contract value anticipated at £5.9 million. Interested parties have until 4th August 2026 to submit tenders, with tender-related inquiries closing on 28th July 2026, and the contract awarded by 24th August 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction, masonry, and restoration of historically significant structures. Businesses with experience in delivering high-standard refurbishment services to public authorities and those equipped for extensive renovation projects will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. With criteria favouring both price and quality, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a platform for showcasing their capabilities in the competitive arena of public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Guildhall Refurbishment

Notice Description

The council will be carrying out a two stage appointment and is for the refurbishment of Winchester Guildhall, to include internal and external works. For the avoidance of doubt, the contractor will be appointed with a single procurement but the resulting appointment will be phased over two stages, stage one, The Pre-Construction Phase, stage two, The Construction Phase. The works are to include the following: - Full redecoration internally - Removal of ceilings in some areas to open up existing vaulted ceilings - Replacement of existing Toilet facilities - Installation of new toilet facilities to the first floor - Removal of existing partitions to open up office space - Creation of external balcony space to include potential strengthening works and handrails - Replacement of Mechanical and Electrical plant - External refurbishment to existing stonework - External refurbishment and possible replacement of existing roof coverings and rainwater goods. - The restoration of the masonry fenestrations and associated works to Abbey House, the office of the Mayor of Winchester Due to the nature of the two stage appointment process, any stated contract cost estimates are subject to change during the life of the project, either higher or lower.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c111
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061650-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 9LJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ36 Central Hampshire

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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