---
title: "Appointment of Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Capital Project, Touchstones Cultural Hub from RIBA Stages 5-6"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0407a1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-01"
---

# Appointment of Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Capital Project, Touchstones Cultural Hub from RIBA Stages 5-6

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0407a1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation, seeking the Appointment of Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Capital Project, Touchstones Cultural Hub from RIBA Stages 5-6. The industry category is construction work, with the procurement specifically focusing on refurbishing a Grade 2 listed building located in Rochdale Town Centre, UK. The procurement method utilised is a restricted procedure and is currently in the award stage, following an initial tender phase that ended on 3rd November 2023. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 1st July 2024, and the project is expected to complete by March 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £5,646,772.30, and H.H. Smith & Sons Co Ltd has been appointed as the main contractor.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in large-scale refurbishment projects of historical buildings. Businesses in the construction industry, especially those specialising in refurbishment, heritage conservation, or building modernisation, would be well-suited to compete. The project is part-funded by Arts Council England's Cultural Development Fund Programme, presenting a prestigious opportunity for the selected contractor to enhance their portfolio with a high-profile cultural project. Moreover, subcontractors offering specialised services like performance space construction, education area development, and outdoor facility improvements can find ample collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Appointment of Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Capital Project, Touchstones Cultural Hub from RIBA Stages 5-6.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Capital Project, Touchstones Cultural Hub from RIBA Stages 5-6.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024165-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,738,048 |
| Lots value | £4,738,048 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,646,772 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H.H. SMITH & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024165-2024
- 3 Oct 2023 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029174-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/
- https://www.hhsmith.co.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/?ReadForm

## Provenance

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