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title: "Lowestoft Town Hall - Refurbishment and Construction of Extensions"
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# Lowestoft Town Hall - Refurbishment and Construction of Extensions

Buyer: LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04721a

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## Summary

Lowestoft Town Council is undertaking the refurbishment and construction of extensions for the Grade II Lowestoft Town Hall, situated on High Street, Lowestoft, NR32 1TA. This project falls under the industry category of building construction work (CPV: 45210000) and is currently at the tender stage. Funded by the Heritage Fund, Towns Fund, and East Suffolk Council, the project aims to transform the vacant Victorian-era building into a multifunctional community space comprising heritage galleries, coworking areas, meeting rooms, and more. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th August 2024, with bid submissions required in written format and the bid opening date set for the same day at 12:05 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural restoration, construction, and low-carbon technologies. With a project value of £7 million, the procurement route is an open tender, requiring minimum selection criteria such as the Common Assessment Standard Questionnaire, relevant experience, and financial standards. Companies with expertise in historical building restoration, mechanical and electrical installations, and event space construction are well-suited to compete. The reinstated building aims to drive economic regeneration and significant footfall in Lowestoft, providing substantial long-term business growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Grade II Lowestoft Town Hall was built during the late Victorian period and has been vacant since 2015. It is a prominent landmark on Lowestoft's historic High Street. Now owned by Lowestoft Town Council, grant funding from the Heritage Fund, Towns Fund and East Suffolk Council is supporting a project to restore and extend it. The restored Town Hall will be transformed into a multifunctional community building - 1,900sqm over two floors - bringing significant footfall to this deprived area. Lowestoft Town Council and the Registrars will become 'anchor' tenants; the remainder of the building will include a heritage gallery, a cafe, art gallery, coworking space, meeting rooms and events spaces, around a courtyard garden. The development of the Town Hall is intended to contribute to economic regeneration, part of a multimillion-pound investment programme in this most easterly town. The works consist of * Demolition of some parts of the current structure/strip out of later additions to the building. * Extensive reconfiguration and restoration of the existing buildings, including conservation of the historic fabric, including lime plaster, mouldings, original sash windows and doors, original floors etc and slate roof replacement. * Construction of a new events space with prep kitchen and bar, and an art gallery * M&E throughout including low carbon technologies (air source heat pumps, PV panels, MVHR etc), fire and security alarms; lifts; AV support. * Groundworks, services and landscaping.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Procurement Route is an Open Tender (subject to meeting minimum selection criteria using the Common Assessment Standard Questionnaire, experience and financial standards). The works are designed to RIBA 4 and a Bill of Quantities will be the pricing document. The works consist of: * Demolition of some parts of the current structure/strip out of later additions to the building. * Extensive reconfiguration and restoration of the existing buildings, including conservation of the historic fabric, including lime plaster, mouldings, original sash windows and doors, original floors etc and slate roof replacement. * Construction of a new events space with prep kitchen and bar, and an art gallery * M&E throughout including low carbon technologies (air source heat pumps, PV panels, MVHR etc), fire and security alarms; lifts; AV support. * Groundworks, services and landscaping. Tenders will be advised that the site is in a relatively busy location, with residents nearby. However, the vacant land immediately adjacent to the west will be made available for site accommodation and storage etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012682-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,138,651 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR32 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Harbour & Normanston |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T/BARNES GROUP LTD T/A BARNES CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012682-2025
- 24 Jun 2024 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019279-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk/

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