---
title: "WHC - Howard House Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0416c9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-09"
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# WHC - Howard House Refurbishment

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0416c9

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## Summary

The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has launched a tender for the major refurbishment of Howard House in Welwyn Garden City. The project involves construction works to upgrade the 1937 block, comprising 52 flats and commercial units. The Council aims to bring the property up to current standards through a selective procurement method. The tender deadline for submissions is on 15th December 2023, with a contract period scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 30th March 2026. Interested suppliers can access the tender details here.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses in the construction industry, specifically those involved in building construction works. Companies with expertise in refurbishment projects and construction services will find this tender attractive. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, the contracting authority, seeks suitable suppliers as detailed in the PAS91 criteria. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, presenting a chance for businesses to participate and potentially secure a long-term contract for the refurbishment project.

## Notice

Howard House is a Welwyn Garden City Town Centre block built in 1937. It has 52 purpose-built flats across 4 blocks. There are commercial units on the ground floor. Of the 52 homes 35 are tenants and 17 are leaseholders. The Council does not own the freehold to the building but has four headleases (one for each of the four blocks) which require the council to undertake maintenance on the blocks. There is a complex ownership of the freehold with parts of the building (including the commercial units) being owned by several different landlords. Major refurbishment works are required to bring the property up to current standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Howard House is a Welwyn Garden City Town Centre block built in 1937. It has 52 purpose built flats across 4 blocks. There are commercial units on the ground floor. Of the 52 homes 35 are tenants and 17 are leaseholders. The Council does not own the freehold to the building but has four headleases (one for each of the four blocks) which require the council to undertake maintenance on the blocks. There is a complex ownership of the freehold with parts of the building (including the commercial units) being owned by several different landlords. Major refurbishment works are required to bring the property up to current standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033188-2023 |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 14:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033188-2023
- 8 Nov 2023 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033060-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.welhat.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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