Darwen Market and Darwen Library and Theatre

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

Published: Feb 20, 2026

Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Barnfield Construction Limited — £20,000,000

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (construction & civil works): Darwen Market and Darwen Library and Theatre. By Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. Awarded to.

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 20.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Contract award notice - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have secured Town Deal Funding to help regenerate the centre of Darwen, with the Market and Library Theatre projects being central to the masterplan.. CPV: Construction work (45000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 20, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: DN753607. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has issued 39 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 34 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Barnfield Construction Limited was awarded the contract for £20,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference DN753607 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Barnfield Construction Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.