--- title: "ESPH De La Warr Pavilion - Main Contractor (ESPH766)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a93.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-25" --- # ESPH De La Warr Pavilion - Main Contractor (ESPH766) Buyer: ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a93.json) ## Summary Rother District Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, a Grade I listed building. The main contract, titled "ESPH De La Warr Pavilion - Main Contractor (ESPH766)," focuses on auditorium and foyer renovations to enhance accessibility and visitor experience. The procurement is in the active tender stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 30 March 2026 at 17:00. This project falls under the "works" procurement category and covers theatre construction, overhaul, refurbishment, and restoration work. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure, involving a selective two-stage process. Interested parties must fulfil various criteria including financial standing, insurance provision, legal capability, and more, with shortlisted suppliers invited to tender based on a cost and quality evaluation split of 50:50. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in working on listed buildings and live environments. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 13,800,000, demands extensive expertise in structural repairs, façade upgrades, and MEP services, making it ideal for well-established contractors in these domains. The emphasis on local supply chain and social value means enterprises embedded within the local community could stand a better chance. Moreover, suppliers who can provide innovative solutions for contractor design and environmental impact reduction are likely to be favoured. This presents a promising growth opportunity for companies dedicated to heritage building restoration, local economic enhancement, and sustainability. ## Notice Rother District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver auditorium and foyer works at the iconic and Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion. This is located at the De La Warr Pavilion building, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1DP. This contract intends to undertake a comprehensive set of refurbishment activities to renovate the original auditorium, redesign the foyer spaces and improve visitor accessibility. The general scope of works shall comprise the following: * Internal strip out including fixtures, finishes and services * Localised enabling/ demolition works * Varying levels of structural repair/ structural intervention (internally and externally) * Minor drainage/ substructure adaptations * Limited areas of roof level scope (repairs generally) * Replacement of external glazing (some being done early as Client Direct) * External facade repairs and upgrades (render repair, decoration, new doors etc) * Limited areas of new/ adjusted internal partitions * Mix of new internal doors and refurbished existing doors * New WCs fit out * New finishes or repaired existing finishes throughout (walls, floors, and ceilings) * FF&E * Specialist Installations - Theatre/ Event (Stage & Auditorium) * MEP services - replacement and adjustment throughout * External works scope - limited to north entrance access/ car park area for Phase 1 * Discrete elements of CDP responsibility * Temporary works, scaffolding and weather protection requirements The Pavilion building is going to remain live and operational in a limited capacity, the contractor is only taking possession and working on certain areas of the existing building for this contract phase. A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027408-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Oct 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,800,000 | | Lots value | £13,800,000 | | 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 | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BEXHILL-ON-SEA | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN39 3JX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Rother | | Electoral ward | Bexhill Central | | Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle | | Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212322 - Theatre construction work - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 45454100 - Restoration work ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 14:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027408-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 10:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018822-2026 - 23 Feb 2026 at 18:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016273-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027408-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018822-2026 3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016273-2026 23rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.rother.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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