---
title: "Commercial Building Retrofit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbf"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Commercial Building Retrofit

Buyer: BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbf

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## Summary

Basildon Borough Council is inviting bids for the "Commercial Building Retrofit" project, focusing on the retrofit and refurbishment of the former M&S building in Basildon Town Centre into Cat A office accommodation. This procurement falls under the category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection services and is conducted via an open procedure. Interested parties should note the procurement timeline, with the tender period closing on 17 August 2026 and the planned start of the contract period on 12 October 2026. The project is valued at £500,000 and will take place in Basildon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the construction and architectural services sector, particularly for firms experienced in retrofit and refurbishment projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, supported by a procurement process that values not only price but also quality metrics like methodology, skills, experience, and social value. The award criteria favour a balanced approach, giving businesses of all sizes an equal opportunity to showcase their strengths and broaden their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Basildon Borough Council ("the Council") and is seeking to commission an architect-led consultant team to develop proposals for the retrofit and refurbishment of the former M&S building in Basildon Town Centre to provide Cat A office accommodation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Basildon:-Architectural%2C-construction%2C-engineering-and-inspection-services./V388JGV782 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V388JGV782

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Timeline extensions may be approved to support any agreed changes to the project plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067730-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 1DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | St Martin's |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 11:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067730-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067730-2026
  17th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V388JGV782
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Basildon:-Architectural%2C-construction%2C-engineering-and-inspection-services./V388JGV782
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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