--- title: "High 5 4 Heritage - Professional Services in Respect of Repair and Restoration Works to the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-16" --- # High 5 4 Heritage - Professional Services in Respect of Repair and Restoration Works to the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley Buyer: BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7c.json) ## Summary Burnley Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "High 5 4 Heritage - Professional Services in Respect of Repair and Restoration Works to the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley." This procurement is within the services category, focusing on architectural and restoration work. The contract pertains to Burnley's Civic Core area and is anticipated to commence on 21st September 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 14th August 2026 at 3pm. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to compete in this tender, which is set to be a significant heritage project funded partly through a partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for experienced architects, building surveyors, or multi-disciplinary consultancies to participate in a high-profile restoration project. The project includes extensive repair and restoration, aiming to preserve heritage while engaging the local community. Businesses with expertise in large-scale restoration, architectural services, or those with a background in managing heritage projects will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Notably, the process values both price and quality, with a substantial emphasis on the latter, making it ideal for businesses excelling in delivering high-quality services. Additionally, the eligibility for SMEs ensures opportunities for diverse business sizes to engage in the project. ## Notice Working in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), the Council is seeking the services of a suitable consultant/s to assist in the delivery of repair and restoration works to the Mechanics Theatre, as part of a five-year heritage led programme, High 5 4 Heritage, focused within Burnley's Civic Core. Through this programme, we are setting out to connect the people of Burnley with our civic history by focusing on the built and social heritage within Burnley's Civic Core. This is an area of central Burnley which encompasses some remarkable buildings and spaces which are used every day by local people. However, this is an area under threat, as some of the buildings are in decline and it is felt the heritage is not well known about or understood, which we want to change. To achieve this, we have identified our 'high-five' objectives - 1) make physical improvements to the area by addressing the threats to heritage through building repair and restoration works, while; 2) making our heritage assets sustainable and manageable; 3) engage the community with the intriguing historic events, people and stories that have shaped our town; 4) public realm works to improve visitor experience, and the setting of listed buildings, and; 5) enhancement of public squares. Ultimately, we want to protect our heritage, make it sustainable for the future, connect with our community and make Burnley a more attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. Burnley Borough Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced architect, building surveyor or multi-disciplinary consultancy to act as Lead Consultant for the delivery of a major repair and restoration project at the Mechanics Theatre, Burnley. The appointment will build upon design and development work already undertaken and take the project through the remaining RIBA Plan of Work stages, from Stage 3 onwards, through to completion and close-out. The appointed Consultant shall: Act as Lead Consultant, responsible for overall coordination and delivery of the design team; Undertake the role of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM Regulations; Provide all professional services required to deliver the project from RIBA Stage 3-7. The full details of the Council's requirements and further instructions for the tender response can be found in the Tender Brief. Tenders are invited from organisations that have the necessary resources, ability, and experience to meet the Council's requirements. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 21st September 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: If agreed by the Council due to possible delays to programme delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067071-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | 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 | BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BURNLEY | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB11 9SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire | | Local authority | Burnley | | Electoral ward | Daneshouse with Stoneyholme | | Westminster constituency | Burnley | | Delivery location | TLD46 East Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45454100 - Restoration work - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations ## Release History - 16 Jul 2026 at 09:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067071-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067071-2026 16th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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