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title: "Pickwick & Reading Rooms Refurbishment"
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# Pickwick & Reading Rooms Refurbishment

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32b8e275-a04f-47d5-bf5f-c5dc49601b02

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the refurbishment of the Pickwick & Reading Rooms building. The procurement falls under the industry category of Building completion work and is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set on September 9, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on September 27, 2022, and end on December 26, 2022. The procurement method being employed is an Open procedure (below threshold), offering business opportunities for companies specialising in works related to building refurbishments.

This tender by Ipswich Borough Council presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector. Businesses with expertise in building completion work, particularly those capable of carrying out refurbishment projects, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value ranges between £30,000 and £50,000, making it an attractive prospect for smaller companies looking to secure public sector projects. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest before the submission deadline to gain access to the full tender documentation and actively engage in the procurement process.

## Notice

Listed Building Works are mainly limited to The Pickwick Room and its small anti-room (The Reading Room). Also partial re-decoration in the corridor running along the west side of the Pickwick Room. No redecoration of the outside of the three room doors (which are wood-grained). Access will be required to install the air-conditioning unit in the plant space above the small kitchen and the heat exchanger will be mounted in the open-air shaft behind the kitchen area. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7c90b-7beb-4cef-9d4b-50893d270d83 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2022 - 26 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2022 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7c90b-7beb-4cef-9d4b-50893d270d83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7c90b-7beb-4cef-9d4b-50893d270d83
  18th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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