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Conversion of a former Bank to Library Hub

Launceston Town Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Launceston Town Council

Buyer Address: Launceston Town Hall, Western Road, Launceston, UKK30, PL157AR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Christopher Drake

Contact Email: admin@launceston-tc.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01566 773693

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1272000.0 GBP
Gross: 1272000 GBP
Published
13 Jun 2025, 14:25
Deadline
11 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Project Description Launceston Town Council purchased a former bank and is converting it to an in-town library hub. The initial stage of the project was completed earlier this year and now all necessary permissions and consents, are in place with Cornwall Council. This next stage is to move the project forward by undertaking the work as specified in the above-mentioned permissions. Information about these permissions may be found in the attached document. (Word/pdf) The new Library Hub is located in the former Barclays Bank, 6 Broad Street Launceston Cornwall PL15 8AF. This tender stage falls into 2 parts beginning with Expressions of Interest. The criteria for suppliers to progress to the full tender stage are contained within the attached document 'Phase 2 EOI(2) Launceston Library Hub'

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032357-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,272,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-17T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-09-17T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Expression of Interest Form to Complete

Document Description: Expression of Interest Form to Complete (pdf)

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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