---
title: "Lowestoft Post Office: Restoration and Conversion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048839"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# Lowestoft Post Office: Restoration and Conversion

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048839

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## Summary

The restoration and conversion of the former Lowestoft Post Office into a creative venue marks a significant public procurement process facilitated by East Suffolk Council. This project falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on restoration work, and is located in the UKH14 region, Lowestoft, United Kingdom. An open procedure was utilised in this procurement, with the contract successfully awarded to The Barnes Group Limited trading as Barnes Construction. The award status was confirmed active on 2nd June 2025, with the procurement stage currently being the award phase. The initial tender process began in August 2024, inviting contractors to submit bids by 30th September 2024, highlighting a strong emphasis on both quality and price as award criteria, scored at 60% and 40%, respectively.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in restoration, building construction, and art gallery construction work. The selected contractor is engaged in creating a culturally significant venue, providing a chance for businesses focused on construction and cultural development to compete. Such projects align well with businesses that have experience in similar restorations and a keen understanding of integrating modern building techniques with heritage conservation. The total contract value stands at approximately £3.9 million, reflecting a noteworthy investment for entrants in the regional construction industry. Consequently, businesses capable of delivering high-quality workmanship and managing complex projects within urban settings would find this tender a promising venture to enhance their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council is seeking to procure services of a contractor to carry out the restoration and conversion of the former Lowestoft Post Office into a creative venue with a new build to the rear.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Suffolk Council is seeking to procure services of a contractor to carry out the restoration and conversion of the former Lowestoft Post Office into a creative venue with a new build to the rear.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031473-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,895,134 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BARNES GROUP LIMITED TRADING AS BARNES CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212311 - Art gallery construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45262800 - Building extension work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45450000 - Other building completion work
- 45454100 - Restoration work

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031473-2025
- 5 Sep 2024 at 09:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028368-2024
- 6 Aug 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024741-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home
- https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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