Octagon Theatre Refurbishment Project
Description: The publication of this preliminary market notice starts the market engagement process for Somerset Council's (the Authority's) for the refurbishment and improvement works. The Authority wishes to engage with potential suppliers with an expertise in the successful delivery of similar works and provide an overview of the Authority's proposed approach and procurement process. The Authority wishes to enter into a NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract for this work.
Summary: Somerset Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the Octagon Theatre Refurbishment Project, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works, with an estimated contract value of £12 million. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process is set to proceed under an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract. A key date for interested suppliers is the Preliminary Market Engagement Event scheduled for 19 February 2026, hosted online via Microsoft Teams. This event marks the beginning of the market engagement process and is an opportunity for potential suppliers to gain insight into the project scope, design constraints, and procurement process, as outlined by the buyer, Somerset Council.