Buyer Name: Workington Town Council
Buyer Address: The Town Hall, Oxford Street, WORKINGTON, UKD11, CA14 2RS, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Emma Chapman
Contact Email: office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +441900702986
Buyer Name: Workington Town Council
Buyer Address: The Town Hall, Oxford Street, WORKINGTON, UKD11, CA14 2RS, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Emma Chapman
Contact Email: office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +441900702986
1. General Requirements Workington Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for refurbishment works to one of the Council's buildings located on Princess Street. The Council is seeking a contractor committed to high quality workmanship, sound construction practice, compliance with building regulations, and the safe and efficient delivery of refurbishment works while minimising disruption to the surrounding area. 2. Overview of Required Works The refurbishment project includes the following categories of work: Structural Works • Construction of new internal block walls (100 mm thick in cement-sand mortar). • Installation of necessary steel beams, padstones, and structural supports. • Creation of multiple wall openings of varying dimensions, including temporary propping and shoring, lintel installation, removal of waste, and reinstatement. Doors, Access & Openings • Installation of new doors, including insulated cavity closers and compliant lintels. • Formation of new openings in brick, cavity, and timber walls. • Making good all finishes around new openings. Roofing Works • Preparation and priming of existing roof surfaces. • Installation of a twin layer bitumen roofing system with fascia, soffits, and necessary edge detailing. • Replacement of any rotten or saturated timbers discovered during works. • Installation of insulation and vapour control layer where specified. • Installation of a fixed glazed rooflight. Internal Finishes • Plastering of new and existing walls (approx. 15 mm finish with final skim). • Application of PVA and related preparatory treatments. • Installation of internal door sets, ironmongery, and associated joinery. Mechanical & Electrical 1. Provisional allowance for electrical upgrades or adjustments. 2. Additional services may be specified during pre start meetings. Additional Rooms & Facilities • Refurbishment and fit out of two shower rooms, including: o Shower trays, screens, thermal shower bars o WC and basin installations o Polysafe flooring o Wall panels in shower areas • Creation of drying room. All works must comply with current UK building regulations and industry best practice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010586-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 70,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 91,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-08-01T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service delivery (35%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Best Practice Health and safety (35%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Staff Training (5%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (5%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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