--- title: "Lowestoft Town Hall Restoration & Extension" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-27" --- # Lowestoft Town Hall Restoration & Extension Buyer: LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28.json) ## Summary The Lowestoft Town Council is planning a public procurement process for the project titled "Lowestoft Town Hall Restoration & Extension," falling under the industry category of Construction work. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a communication indicating a future notice date of 16th May 2024. The contract period is set to run from 31st August 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), and the project involves the restoration and extension of the Grade II listed Lowestoft Town Hall located in the East of England. This tender for the restoration and extension of Lowestoft Town Hall presents significant business growth opportunities for construction companies and suppliers involved in heritage restoration, construction, and landscaping. This project seeks to rejuvenate a historic landmark and create a multifunctional community space, attracting footfall and contributing to economic regeneration in the area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process, which will be procured as a single stage under a standard building contract with quantities. ## Notice PIN: The Grade II Lowestoft Town Hall was built during the late Victorian period and has been vacant since 2015. It is a prominent landmark on Lowestoft's historic High Street. Now owned by Lowestoft Town Council, grant funding from the Heritage Fund, Towns Fund and East Suffolk Council is supporting a project to restore and extend it. The restored Town Hall will be transformed into a multifunctional community building - 1,900sqm over two floors - bringing significant footfall to this deprived area. Lowestoft Town Council and Lowestoft Registrars will become 'anchor' tenants; the remainder of the building will include a heritage gallery, a cafe, art gallery, co-working space, meeting rooms and events spaces, around a courtyard garden. The development of the Town Hall is intended to contribute to economic regeneration, part of a multimillion-pound investment programme in this most easterly town. HAT Projects architects have developed the designs to RIBA4. Planning and listed building consent were secured in late 2023. The works consist of: * Demolition of some parts of the current structure/strip out of later additions to the building. * Extensive reconfiguration and restoration of the existing buildings, including conservation of the historic fabric, including lime plaster, mouldings, original sash windows and doors, original floors etc and slate roof replacement. * Construction of a new events space with prep kitchen and bar, and an art gallery * M&E throughout including low carbon technologies (air source heat pumps, PV panels, MVHR etc), fire and security alarms; lifts; AV support. * Groundworks, services and landscaping. The works will be procured as a single stage, under a JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract with Quantities; a full Bill of Quantities will be the pricing document. Tenders will be advised that the site is in a relatively busy location, with residents nearby. However, the vacant land immediately adjacent to the west will be made available for site accommodation and storage etc. *** OPEN DAY*** An informal Open Day at the Town Hall will be held on Monday 15 April 2024 at 11am. Potential contractors will be able to view the Town Hall and understand the plans onsite with the architect; the QS will also be present to answer any questions. To register for a place, please email admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk for details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f2b6da-6fec-43c8-afdf-4bba905ad327 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR32 1DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Harbour & Normanston | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 27 Mar 2024 at 15:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f2b6da-6fec-43c8-afdf-4bba905ad327 - 27 Mar 2024 at 15:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f2b6da-6fec-43c8-afdf-4bba905ad327 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f2b6da-6fec-43c8-afdf-4bba905ad327 27th March 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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