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title: "Guildhall Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c111"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Guildhall Refurbishment

Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c111

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## Summary

Winchester City Council is conducting an open procurement process for the refurbishment of the Winchester Guildhall, encompassing extensive internal and external works. The tender is in the active stage and aims to revitalise this historic building through activities such as redecoration, ceiling modifications, toilet facility replacements, and enhancements to office spaces and external balconies. Additional works include mechanical and electrical upgrades, masonry restoration at Abbey House, and revisions to the stonework and roofing. The procurement falls under the 'Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants' industry category, with a gross contract value anticipated at £5.9 million. Interested parties have until 4th August 2026 to submit tenders, with tender-related inquiries closing on 28th July 2026, and the contract awarded by 24th August 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction, masonry, and restoration of historically significant structures. Businesses with experience in delivering high-standard refurbishment services to public authorities and those equipped for extensive renovation projects will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. With criteria favouring both price and quality, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a platform for showcasing their capabilities in the competitive arena of public sector contracts.

## Notice

The council will be carrying out a two stage appointment and is for the refurbishment of Winchester Guildhall, to include internal and external works. For the avoidance of doubt, the contractor will be appointed with a single procurement but the resulting appointment will be phased over two stages, stage one, The Pre-Construction Phase, stage two, The Construction Phase. The works are to include the following: - Full redecoration internally - Removal of ceilings in some areas to open up existing vaulted ceilings - Replacement of existing Toilet facilities - Installation of new toilet facilities to the first floor - Removal of existing partitions to open up office space - Creation of external balcony space to include potential strengthening works and handrails - Replacement of Mechanical and Electrical plant - External refurbishment to existing stonework - External refurbishment and possible replacement of existing roof coverings and rainwater goods. - The restoration of the masonry fenestrations and associated works to Abbey House, the office of the Mayor of Winchester Due to the nature of the two stage appointment process, any stated contract cost estimates are subject to change during the life of the project, either higher or lower.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061650-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| Lots value | £4,900,000 |
| 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 | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 9LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work
- 45262700 - Building alteration work

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061650-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061650-2026
  1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106698&TID100111794&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.winchester.gov.uk

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