Published date: 9 October 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 31 October 2025, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Building construction work - 45210000

Location of contract

LE15 6AH

Value of contract

£10,000 to £20,000

Procurement reference

VH1

Published date

9 October 2025

Closing date

31 October 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 December 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Oakham Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the phased refurbishment of Victoria Hall, Oakham, a Grade II listed community building located in the heart of Rutland.

Scope of Works

This phase of the project will involve the preparation of a detailed scope of the major elements of the refurbishment, including:

Roof repairs and associated structural works

Floor investigation and damp remediation

Toilet renovation and accessibility improvements

Window repair or replacement (in accordance with heritage requirements)

Guttering and rainwater goods repair/replacement

Internal upgrades and cosmetic improvements
Electrical Investigation

The successful contractor will be required to:

Provide a comprehensive breakdown of works, including methodology, materials, and compliance with conservation requirements.

Prepare a detailed fixed-cost schedule for each element of the works.

Include proposed timescales and phasing to minimise disruption to community activities.

Identify any additional works or risks arising from the initial survey.

Additional Information

An initial building survey has been completed and will be provided to the successful tenderer.

The purpose of this phase is to undertake a full and detailed fixed-cost exercise to assess the project's viability and inform subsequent funding and delivery stages.

Contractors must demonstrate experience working on heritage or listed buildings, with appropriate accreditations and references. We would prefer to utilise local contractors.

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Town Clerk

Address

ROL House, Long Row
OAKHAM
LE15 6LN
England

Telephone

01572723627

Email

enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk