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title: "Darwen Market and Darwen Library and Theatre"
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# Darwen Market and Darwen Library and Theatre

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96c28b4c-c885-409f-a4a6-5e9c9e1a790c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the regeneration of Darwen Market and Darwen Library and Theatre has been completed under the auspices of Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. This project, funded by the Town Deal, aims to revitalise the centre of Darwen and falls into the "Construction work" industry category, valued at £20,000,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period starting on 2 February 2026 and ending on 30 November 2027, with the completion of the tender phase marked by the award dated 22 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large construction firms capable of handling substantial regeneration projects. Given the project's scope and financial scale, businesses specialising in construction and urban revitalisation would find it particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement process supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although the current award has been granted to Barnfield Construction Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector construction realm could benefit from such contracts as part of broader developmental efforts in regional regeneration projects.

## Notice

Contract award notice - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have secured Town Deal Funding to help regenerate the centre of Darwen, with the Market and Library Theatre projects being central to the masterplan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fb20eb-c27c-4409-a538-76ce523feb2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fb20eb-c27c-4409-a538-76ce523feb2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fb20eb-c27c-4409-a538-76ce523feb2d
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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