--- title: "BPA Capital Programme CH1-3 and HR1-3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITTEN PEARS ARTS" published: "2026-03-03" --- # BPA Capital Programme CH1-3 and HR1-3 Buyer: BRITTEN PEARS ARTS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d595db81-dd36-4c5e-8222-61c4260baed9.json) ## Summary The Britten Pears Arts (BPA) is conducting a procurement process titled "BPA Capital Programme CH1-3 and HR1-3," focusing on refurbishment work of the Snape Maltings Concert Hall located in Saxmundham, England. The procurement involves various building and services works such as acoustic enhancements, technical equipment upgrades, and accessibility improvements including lift refurbishments. Additionally, alterations will be made to the existing energy centre to support sustainable heating solutions and the installation of solar photovoltaic panels. The process is currently at the tender amendment stage and will end on 25th March 2026 at 17:00 GMT. The total contract value is estimated at £3,500,000, and the procurement method used is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building and refurbishment works, particularly those experienced in acoustics, technical equipment installation, and sustainable energy systems. Given the selective procurement method, the process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of engaging in a competitive environment and meeting the above-threshold requirements. Companies with expertise in concert hall enhancements and renewable energy installations will find this tender notably appealing for business growth. The contract, scheduled for execution from January to May 2027, offers substantial scope for SMEs to showcase their innovative solutions in structural repairs, installation work, and sustainable practices. ## Notice Various building and services works, including acoustic, technical equipment and accessibility enhancements (new lift and lift refurbishments) and internal alterations to Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Alterations to existing energy centre to facilitate greater use of sustainable heating and the provision of solar PV on roofs of the Hoffmann, the Winch Gallery and Flat Roofs adjacent to the Concert Hall. Procured through an initial Pre Qualification Questionnaire and then short listing to a competitive tender process. The works proposed comprise the following: Concert Hall (CH1 and CH2) CH1: Acoustic treatment to Concert Hall, installation of retractable banners CH1: Performance Technical equipment upgrades and replacement (stage and house lighting, rigging systems, assisted listening) CH1: roof covering replacement and insulation on South, East & West faces; high level maintenance of "bluffs", structural repair / strengthening CH2: refurbishment of WCs, fabric repairs (brickwork) CH2: ventilation improvements inc. new AHU; new lighting CH2: refurbishment of two existing lifts, one new platform lift CH2: remodelling of Discovery Centre for future exhibition space NB: audience seating improvements as a separate, client-led project, CH3 will have a dirrect interface and attendances requirements Heating and Renewables (HR1, HR2 and HR3) HR1: consolidation of Energy Centre boilers, new District Heating and Cooling pipework HR2: Photovoltaic panels to Concert Hall lower south roof, Hoffmann building roof HR3: new site wide Building Management System (BMS) The works have Planning and Listed Building Consent. Project Manager / Contract Administrator Gardiner & Theobald Architect de Matos Ryan Structural / Civil Engineer Price & Myers Building Services Engineer Ingleton Wood Theatre Specialist & Acoustician Charcoalblue QS Bristow Planning Consultant Bidwell Landscape Architect Untitled Practice Additional information: The link is to the PQQ submission folder. No submissions are to be issued to BPA directly but are to be uploaded using the BOX access provided. BPA is not obligated to accept any submission or subsequent tender and the cost of PQQ and ongoing process is to be borne by the applicant not by BPA. BPA reserves the right to end the procurement process at any time for any reason. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6fde83-a760-4f83-b137-cffe975e6cd8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 28 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 | BRITTEN PEARS ARTS | | Locality | SAXMUNDHAM | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP17 1SP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Rendlesham & Orford | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 3 Mar 2026 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6fde83-a760-4f83-b137-cffe975e6cd8 - 25 Feb 2026 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6fde83-a760-4f83-b137-cffe975e6cd8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6fde83-a760-4f83-b137-cffe975e6cd8 3rd March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6692ef86-23e3-4eb9-bc3c-97834c599837 Pre Qualification Questionnaire including details of the project and scoring criteria relating to progression to second stage - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8689aef7-615f-43d5-bb2f-5f0c5bdf83a9 RIBA Stage 3 design report for the Concert Hall building alteration and refurbishment works (workstreams CH1-3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71eed314-c22e-4386-80e4-514a0707cf08 RIBA Stage 3 design report for the Mechanical and Electrical works relating to Heating and Renewable works (workstreams HR1-3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed26e4fb-2428-4bf2-8e44-ee3cd64b1da8 Contractors Design Portion tracker for Concert Hall, Heating and Renewable workstreams - https://app.box.com/f/ccb43dc84d8e4553a9ab9099a776ab39 Please use the link for the PQQ submission. ## Notice URLs - https://www.brittenpearsarts.org/our-capital-programme ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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