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title: "St George's Guildhall & Creative Hubs Main Contractor"
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# St George's Guildhall & Creative Hubs Main Contractor

Buyer: BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN & WEST NORFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b46f6f08-8e71-4a13-bcd4-7d76b705960d

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## Summary

The contracting process for the renovation of St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn is being managed by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk. The project, titled "St George's Guildhall & Creative Hubs Main Contractor," falls under the construction industry category. This procurement has reached the award stage as of 18th November 2025, with Messenger Construction Ltd selected as the main contractor. The contract is valued at approximately £20.3 million, and the construction period is set from 24th November 2025 to 30th June 2028. The selective procurement method used a restricted procedure, and the project location is in the East of England, UK. Key components of the construction involve structural works, theatre technical services, and historical conservation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in historic building conservation and construction logistics management. Companies with expertise in theatre and performing arts projects, as well as those familiar with working on National Trust or English Heritage sites, are particularly well-suited to the demands of this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious project involving one of the UK's oldest theatrical spaces. The engagement could foster business growth through exposure to complex historic renovation projects and collaborations with prominent institutions such as the National Trust and Norfolk Museums Service.

## Notice

St George's Guildhall in Kings Lynn is the largest surviving medieval Guildhall in the UK and the oldest theatrical space in the UK still in use, with performances occurring every century since the 1400s. The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, the National Trust and Norfolk Museums Service are working in partnership with the Town Deal Board to redevelop the site. Upon completion, it will be operated by the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub CIO, a charitable organisation established with the objective of preserving and conserving the historic Guildhall. The client is seeking a main contractor with: *considerable experience/ expertise in carrying out works on historic/ listed buildings, e.g. conservation packages *theatre/ performing arts project experience advantageous *National Trust/ English Heritage project experience advantageous *experience managing construction logistics in constrained sites. Construction works will include the following key packages: *concrete foundations & slabs *structural steelwork *structural carpentry *roofing - zinc sheet, clay pantile, corrugated steel *external walling - block/ brickwork *external walling - timber cladding *architectural metalwork *joinery *internal partitions & ceilings *internal finishes *internal doors *external windows & doors *curtain wall glazing *building services *theatre technical services including stage engineering *firestopping *sanitaryware *FFE *Signage *hard landscape & planting *asbestos removal works Contract terms to be JCT Standard Building Contract with Quantities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30826545-c65a-4971-a7c5-7cd6c1408f91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,327,463 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,327,463 |
| 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 | BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN & WEST NORFOLK |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 1EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30826545-c65a-4971-a7c5-7cd6c1408f91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30826545-c65a-4971-a7c5-7cd6c1408f91
  18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=990734224
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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