High 5 4 Heritage - Professional Services in Respect of Repair and Restoration Works to the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley

BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Burnley Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "High 5 4 Heritage - Professional Services in Respect of Repair and Restoration Works to the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley." This procurement is within the services category, focusing on architectural and restoration work. The contract pertains to Burnley's Civic Core area and is anticipated to commence on 21st September 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 14th August 2026 at 3pm. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to compete in this tender, which is set to be a significant heritage project funded partly through a partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for experienced architects, building surveyors, or multi-disciplinary consultancies to participate in a high-profile restoration project. The project includes extensive repair and restoration, aiming to preserve heritage while engaging the local community. Businesses with expertise in large-scale restoration, architectural services, or those with a background in managing heritage projects will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Notably, the process values both price and quality, with a substantial emphasis on the latter, making it ideal for businesses excelling in delivering high-quality services. Additionally, the eligibility for SMEs ensures opportunities for diverse business sizes to engage in the project.

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Notice Title

High 5 4 Heritage - Professional Services in Respect of Repair and Restoration Works to the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley

Notice Description

Working in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), the Council is seeking the services of a suitable consultant/s to assist in the delivery of repair and restoration works to the Mechanics Theatre, as part of a five-year heritage led programme, High 5 4 Heritage, focused within Burnley's Civic Core. Through this programme, we are setting out to connect the people of Burnley with our civic history by focusing on the built and social heritage within Burnley's Civic Core. This is an area of central Burnley which encompasses some remarkable buildings and spaces which are used every day by local people. However, this is an area under threat, as some of the buildings are in decline and it is felt the heritage is not well known about or understood, which we want to change. To achieve this, we have identified our 'high-five' objectives - 1) make physical improvements to the area by addressing the threats to heritage through building repair and restoration works, while; 2) making our heritage assets sustainable and manageable; 3) engage the community with the intriguing historic events, people and stories that have shaped our town; 4) public realm works to improve visitor experience, and the setting of listed buildings, and; 5) enhancement of public squares. Ultimately, we want to protect our heritage, make it sustainable for the future, connect with our community and make Burnley a more attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. Burnley Borough Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced architect, building surveyor or multi-disciplinary consultancy to act as Lead Consultant for the delivery of a major repair and restoration project at the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley. The appointment will build upon design and development work already undertaken and take the project through the remaining RIBA Plan of Work stages, from Stage 3 onwards, through to completion and close-out. The appointed Consultant shall: Act as Lead Consultant, responsible for overall coordination and delivery of the design team; Undertake the role of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM Regulations; Provide all professional services required to deliver the project from RIBA Stage 3-7. The full details of the Council's requirements and further instructions for the tender response can be found in the Tender Brief. Tenders are invited from organisations that have the necessary resources, ability, and experience to meet the Council's requirements. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 21st September 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If agreed by the Council due to possible delays to programme delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067071-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45454100 - Restoration work

71200000 - Architectural and related services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURNLEY
Postcode
BB11 9SA
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Burnley
Electoral Ward
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme
Westminster Constituency
Burnley

Further Information

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