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title: "The Gurkha Museum - Shell and Core Works"
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# The Gurkha Museum - Shell and Core Works

Buyer: THE GURKHA MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c62bb88-e77b-42bf-ba3e-a9a76e8908d1

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## Summary

The Gurkha Museum, located in Winchester, has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment of its premises, with the underlying goal of enhancing the museum experience. The project, titled "The Gurkha Museum - Shell and Core Works," falls under the industry category of construction work for cultural buildings and museums. The contract, valued at £1,031,432.70, involves comprehensive building works, including layout alterations, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, and a new platform lift. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract running from 29th September 2025 to 9th June 2026. This procurement used a selective, restricted procedure method, and is primarily directed towards businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This project offers significant business growth opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in refurbishment or construction work for cultural or museum buildings. Entities capable of managing comprehensive building projects with experience in museum settings will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. The contract is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to demonstrate their capabilities in high-profile cultural infrastructure projects. Given the scope and complexity of the work, this contract will appeal to businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and value through experienced project management and precise execution within stipulated time frames. Beard Construction, serving as the supplier, exemplifies the type of company well positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

The Gurkha Museum located in Winchester is to carry out a full refurbishment of the existing museum. This PQQ / Tender is for the first phase of the works the associated building works including alterations to the existing layout, new MEP services, new platform lift and new finishes. The works may also include the options scope of alteration / refurbishment of the common areas and building fabric together with scope to enhance the access requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d09a7a-5c0a-48c8-828f-dcc5beebbbb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,031,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,031,432 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE GURKHA MUSEUM |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEARD CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d09a7a-5c0a-48c8-828f-dcc5beebbbb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d09a7a-5c0a-48c8-828f-dcc5beebbbb6
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP170306
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

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