--- title: "Safeguarding Works to Burslem Indoor Market and Apartments on Queen Street" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054594" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054594" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054594.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054594.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-21" --- # Safeguarding Works to Burslem Indoor Market and Apartments on Queen Street Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054594 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054594) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054594.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "Safeguarding Works to Burslem Indoor Market and Apartments on Queen Street" is being managed by Stoke on Trent City Council, a public authority in the UK. The project focuses on construction work in the region of Stoke-on-Trent (UKG23), with an estimated contract value of £1,506,207.60. The tender is currently in the planning stage, as of June 2025, though it faced a cancellation in January 2026. The procurement method planned involves works to maintain the Grade II listed building, addressing issues such as water ingress, asbestos, and safety hazards. The council is considering future uses that could revitalise the town centre. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those versed in heritage preservation and renovation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council has shown a preference for such entities in the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in historical building repair, roofing, and safe handling of hazardous materials like asbestos will find this project aligns with their capabilities, providing an avenue to bolster their portfolio in conservation works. Engaging in this project could lead to further opportunities within the public sector renovation contracts. ## Notice A historic Stoke-on-Trent indoor market has been Grade II listed - 20 years after it closed its doors. Burslem indoor market opened in 1879 but closed in 2003 following a ceiling collapse and has remained empty ever since. The aim of the project is to undertake repairs to the external building fabric including roofs, external walls and internal structure to make the structure safe, wind and weathertight. Burslem Market Hall: - Works to address water ingress issues and ensure the building is wind and weather tight including roofing, lead box gutter and external brickwork repairs. - Works to patch repair plaster to high level sections of the roof. - Glazing repairs to roof and rendle system. - Replacement external walkways to the Market Hall roof. - Works to address health and safety hazards to the interior and exterior of the building - Asbestos removal and encapsulation works as required - Works to remove existing internal lighting system to the Market Hall. Residential apartments: - Remedial works and repairs to rainwater disposal installation - Chimney and brickwork repairs - Pitched roof repairs The building, which is owned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England, giving it greater protection and recognition. The council is 'looking into options' for the future use of the market that will enhance the historic building, relate to its former function and bring life back into the town centre. Feasibility studies are being undertaken to advise on potential future uses. The properties include Burslem Market Hall, associated residential apartments, and retail units 22 Queen Street, 26 Queen Street, 32 Queen Street and 34 Queen Street, located on Queen Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. The properties are Grade II listed building and are located within the Burslem Conservation Area. ### Planning Information Further information regarding Market Engagement will follow. Parties interested in the opportunity should register interest with william.stuart@stoke.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005242-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,255,173 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Withdrawn | | Lots status | Withdrawn | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 21 Jan 2026 at 12:13 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005242-2026 - 9 Jun 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031047-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005242-2026 21st January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031047-2025 9th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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