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title: "Contract for the Palace Theatre Main Refurbishment Works"
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# Contract for the Palace Theatre Main Refurbishment Works

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299f6

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## Summary

Swansea Council is currently seeking a principal contractor for the "Contract for the Palace Theatre Main Refurbishment Works," an important project aimed at redeveloping the historic Palace Theatre located on High Street, Swansea. This procurement process, classified under building construction work, is in the tender stage, with a crucial deadline for submissions extended to 4th June 2021. The project includes creating high-end office space for up to 130 staff within the Grade II listed building, which requires specific expertise in heritage conservation due to its historical features.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and heritage-focused businesses, particularly those with experience in refurbishing historical buildings. Companies that are adept at managing sensitive redevelopment projects and can deliver on community benefits aligned with the authority's social and environmental objectives will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of the European Union and the Welsh Government in funding adds further viability, making this an attractive opportunity for those looking to expand their footprint in public sector tenders.

## Notice

Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment of the Palace Theatre located on High Street, Swansea, with an appointed multi-disciplinary Design team. The refurbishment of the Grade II listed building will create high-end office space for up to 130 office staff. The building consists of six floors and is currently in a state of disrepair, due to being vacant for a number of years. The building has a number of historical heritage features that will require recording, therefore Swansea Council are seeking a principle contractor with suitable heritage experience to undertake these works

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Funding is being sought from the European Regional Development Fund and the Welsh Government, via the Welsh Government's Transforming Towns programme for the project. The building is owned by Swansea Council and is situated on its own surrounded by High Street, Bethesda Street and Prince of Wales Road. There is currently hoarding surrounding the building with a compound situated inside the hoarding on Bethesda Street. The Palace opened in 1892 and has been used as a theatre, pub, bingo hall, and more recently a nightclub. The Palace closed its doors to the public in 2006, and has been vacant ever since. Many famous faces have appeared on the stage at the Palace including Sir Anthony Hopkins and Charlie Chaplin. Swansea Council along with its appointed multi-disciplinary design team will be seeking a suitably experienced Principal Contractor, specifically of Heritage Buildings to undertake this sensitive redevelopment. Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment of the Palace Theatre located on High Street, Swansea, with an appointed multi-disciplinary Design team. The refurbishment of the Grade II listed building will create high-end office space for up to 130 office staff. The building consists of six floors and is currently in a state of disrepair, due to being vacant for a number of years. The building has a number of historical heritage features that will require recording, therefore Swansea Council are seeking a principle contractor with suitable heritage experience to undertake these works. Additional information: Swansea Council has an appointed Multi-Disciplinary Team to undertake Project Management, Cost Management, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Services. The MDT will be assisting Swansea Council on the procurement exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004741-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 25 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45212353 - Palace construction work
- 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004741-2021
- 21 Jul 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017250-2021
- 18 Mar 2021 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005518-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:634155-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=108345

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