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title: "EHC 1021 Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project"
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# EHC 1021 Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project

Buyer: EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eec7

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## Summary

The East Hertfordshire District Council is currently in the tender stage for the "EHC 1021 Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project," which falls under the building construction industry. The location for this project is Hertford, Hertfordshire, and it aims to redevelop the theatre to become a cultural hub. The procurement method being employed is a selective (restricted) procedure, and relevant documents can be accessed through the Supply Hertfordshire website. The deadline for submissions is 5 November 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 8 March 2022 and conclude by 31 August 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction and engineering firms, particularly those specialising in entertainment and cultural building projects. Businesses with experience in theatre construction, event space development, and those equipped to deal with public sector contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete. This project not only aims to enhance the local cultural landscape but also presents a chance for contractors to engage with community-focused initiatives, potentially boosting both their visibility and market presence.

## 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 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 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. Following the development of a more detailed Feasibility Report and costs, the Council approved a further budgetary uplift to PS20m in November 2019. The detailed scope of 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/026516-2021 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| Lots value | £16,500,000 |
| 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

- 22 Oct 2021 at 11:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026516-2021
- 21 Oct 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026458-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastherts.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

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