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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb6803d0-91db-438a-bd64-aefe2c278dba

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## Summary

The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk is seeking a main contractor for the redevelopment of St George's Guildhall and Creative Hubs in King's Lynn, East of England. This historic site is the largest surviving medieval Guildhall in the UK and will be restored and operated by the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub CIO upon completion. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a selective method described as a Restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th November 2024 and the contract period running from 18th July 2025 to 31st January 2027. The project has an estimated value of £14,000,000 and falls under the industry category of Construction work (CPV: 45000000).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in historic building conservation, theatre, and performing arts projects, particularly those with experience working with organisations like the National Trust or English Heritage. Suitable candidates are expected to have expertise in managing construction logistics on constrained sites. Businesses that qualify can thrive in a high-profile project that will contribute to the preservation and enhancement of a culturally significant landmark. The tender is open to SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for small businesses looking to expand their portfolio and showcase their capabilities in the construction industry.

## 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/f5f907f7-2955-4d5d-b1cf-1edff0c61e8b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f907f7-2955-4d5d-b1cf-1edff0c61e8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f907f7-2955-4d5d-b1cf-1edff0c61e8b
  11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King's-Lynn:-Construction-work./CK93PCTZK3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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