--- title: "Brook Theatre - Refurbishment and alteration works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047b36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047b36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047b36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047b36.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-04" --- # Brook Theatre - Refurbishment and alteration works Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047b36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047b36.json) ## Summary Medway Council has awarded a contract for the refurbishment and alteration works at Brook Theatre, located in Chatham, region UKJ41. This project falls under the construction industry category and aims to improve the theatre’s internal presentation and visitor experience. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the award stage was completed, with the contract signed on 3rd February 2025. The noteworthy completion deadline for this project is 2nd October 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in community and cultural venue enhancements. Companies capable of delivering high-quality interior improvements, acoustic solutions, accessible facilities, and advanced stage infrastructure will find this project advantageous for growth. Thomas Sinden Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been successful in securing this contract, highlighting the opportunity for similar-sized businesses to compete effectively. ## Notice The Brook Theatre is a well-used community resource as well as an important local venue for professional touring productions, but as a result the building is looking tired and quite dated in its internal presentation, so a key element of this project is to improve the general presentation of the interior. There are many limitations presented by the building which restrict the way that the building can be used but also impact on the overall visitor experience. This is primarily in connection with the front of house spaces including limited gathering spaces in the cafe and bar, toilets, and accessibility. Key aims for the project include: * Increase the available front of house space * Front of house spaces to be more open and fluid * Create a cafe with street frontage which would be a destination in itself as well as a co-working space * Provide opportunities / space to be able to support emerging / developmental companies * Deal with some of the acoustic limitations of the building which are mainly generated by the audience, especially front of house * Introduce a digital overlay - infrastructure to use digital backdrops, projection etc in productions * Consider the impact of the chandeliers in the Main Theatre and if they could be removed since they restrict performances including projection and lighting * Consider how to introduce more flexible stage lighting infrastructure (such as a grid) within the context of the historic interior * Provide storage for the auditorium (which could be in the basement if a lift can be extended there) * Consider improving the access to the stage for performers who are wheelchair users * Providing air conditioning to the main theatre auditorium * Reconfiguring the fire exit from the 2nd floor dressing rooms * Reviewing the fire compartmentation between back stage and auditorium * Reviewing the use of the storage areas in the basement and the impact on the fire strategy * Complete refurbishment of all dance and drama studios on the ground and basement floors ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Brook Theatre is a well-used community resource as well as an important local venue for professional touring productions, but as a result the building is looking tired and quite dated in its internal presentation, so a key element of this project is to improve the general presentation of the interior. There are many limitations presented by the building which restrict the way that the building can be used but also impact on the overall visitor experience. This is primarily in connection with the front of house spaces including limited gathering spaces in the cafe and bar, toilets, and accessibility. Key aims for the project include: * Increase the available front of house space * Front of house spaces to be more open and fluid * Create a cafe with street frontage which would be a destination in itself as well as a co-working space * Provide opportunities / space to be able to support emerging / developmental companies * Deal with some of the acoustic limitations of the building which are mainly generated by the audience, especially front of house * Introduce a digital overlay - infrastructure to use digital backdrops, projection etc in productions * Consider the impact of the chandeliers in the Main Theatre and if they could be removed since they restrict performances including projection and lighting * Consider how to introduce more flexible stage lighting infrastructure (such as a grid) within the context of the historic interior * Provide storage for the auditorium (which could be in the basement if a lift can be extended there) * Consider improving the access to the stage for performers who are wheelchair users * Providing air conditioning to the main theatre auditorium * Reconfiguring the fire exit from the 2nd floor dressing rooms * Reviewing the fire compartmentation between back stage and auditorium * Reviewing the use of the storage areas in the basement and the impact on the fire strategy * Complete refurbishment of all dance and drama studios on the ground and basement floors ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003620-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £10,801,760 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THOMAS SINDEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 4 Feb 2025 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003620-2025 - 5 Jul 2024 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020642-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=df693983-d73a-ef11-812d-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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