--- title: "EHC 0321 Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a2a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-18" --- # EHC 0321 Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project Buyer: EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a2a.json) ## Summary The East Hertfordshire District Council is seeking tenders for the Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project, which falls under the category of theatre construction work. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 April 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £13.914 million and aims to enhance the theatre's facilities to improve community cultural offerings in Hertford, Hertfordshire, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially those with experience in theatre and cultural facility enhancement. Businesses capable of handling large-scale projects involving design and build contracts, as well as those experienced in community engagement and heritage building, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative aims not only to improve the existing infrastructure but also to create an inviting cultural hub, making it an attractive prospect for contractors looking to expand their portfolio. ## Notice East Hertfordshire District Council are currently seeking tenders for the Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project. The tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the Supply Hertfordshire website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council has a vision for Hertford Theatre (The Theatre) to become a cultural hub for the District and to maximise its location alongside the River Lea. To facilitate this vision a physical redevelopment of the building and the creation of a new cultural and event space is proposed. In July 2018, the Council approved a capital investment of PS13.5m for the "Growth and Legacy" option to develop and expand the Theatre. This project is a construction contract which will be based on a design and build contractThe detailed scope of the development comprises the following:* Redevelopment and extension of front of house spaces to include 3 cinema screens with a minimum total capacity of 200 seats.* Enhanced Main Auditorium with a capacity of 550 seats with an additional high-level balcony and new fixed seating layout to improve customer 'theatre' experience and ensure consistency across all auditoria. The auditorium will continue to also show film.* A flexible studio theatre space with around 150 seats. Film will also be shown in this space.* Two hireable spaces, with one as a dance studio.* Reconfigured entrance foyer.* Relocated and enhanced food and beverage offer alongside and over-looking the River Lea.* Acoustic improvements to the main Auditorium.* Reconfigured office and backstage spaces.* Improved accessibility in-line with the Equality Act including new back-stage door with accessible ramps leading to accessible changing and rehearsal spaces enabling disabled performers and participants to engage fully with the theatre and its output.* Improved access and sightlines of Castle Gates by addressing access and parking concerns creating a greatly improved public realm around the entire theatre site.* The project will provide an opportunity to improve the connectivity between the town, Theatre and park, opening up sightlines along the River Lea and encouraging more people to engage with these currently under-utilised areas.* The project will develop a scope for partnering with the Town Council, schools and other centres of education to release the heritage story of the Motte, Castle Gardens and Hertford. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010949-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,914,000 | | Lots value | £13,914,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212170 - Entertainment building construction work - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances - 45212322 - Theatre construction work ## Release History - 18 May 2021 at 13:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010949-2021 - 18 May 2021 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010945-2021 - 10 Mar 2021 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004793-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastherts.gov.uk - http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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