--- title: "Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067784" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067784" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067784.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067784.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067784 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067784) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067784.json) ## Summary The Thanet District Council is actively seeking a contractor for the "Refurbishment and Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate," a tender currently in the active stage. This prominent project falls under the construction industry and specifically targets the restoration of leisure and cultural facilities. Located in Margate, UK, the procurement process is conducted through an open procedure with final tenders due by 28th August 2026, and the award expected by 29th September 2026. The contract, valued at £4,920,000 including VAT, is expected to commence in November 2026 and last for 11 months, aiming for the reopening of the historic theatre by the end of September 2027. This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specializing in heritage and theatre restoration works. The project requires expertise in heritage-sensitive redecoration, specialist plasterwork, and extensive construction updates to meet modern standards. Companies with experience in construction works related to artistic performances, theatres, and leisure facilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, the project's substantial budget underscores the potential for significant business growth for the awarded contractor, supporting strategic expansion within the building and renovation sector. ## Notice Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of the Refurbishment & Restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. The Contract is specifically to enable essential refurbishment works to the Theatre Royal Margate to enable its reopening. The Theatre is the second oldest theatre in the UK, Grade II* listed and the original structure was built in 1787. It closed its doors to the public in 2022 and Thanet District Council is now looking for an experienced contractor to carry out the capital works. The reopening of the Theatre Royal is essential to maximising Margate's arts offering to the community and feeds into Thanet District Council's wider Town Plan. The scope of works will include careful heritage sensitive redecoration and specialist plasterwork, new stairs, toilets, bars and new extension with lift. Alongside HVAC upgrades to meet Part L (where feasible in a Listed Building), and fire and life safety upgrades to meet Part B within the parameters of a Listed Building. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2026 for a duration of 11 months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 18 August 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 28 August 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work-of-leisure-facilities./53NWMK756J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/53NWMK756J ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068958-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,100,000 | | Lots value | £4,100,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities - 45212170 - Entertainment building construction work - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances - 45212321 - Auditorium construction work - 45212322 - Theatre construction work ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 08:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068958-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028963-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068958-2026 22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028963-2026 30th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/53NWMK756J - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work-of-leisure-facilities./53NWMK756J - 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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