Guildhall Refurbishment

Winchester City Council

Published: Jul 1, 2026

Updated: Jul 1, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.9 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 4, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The council will be carrying out a two stage appointment and is for the refurbishment of Winchester Guildhall, to include internal and external works. For the avoidance of doubt, the contractor will be appointed with a single procurement but the resulting appointment will be phased over two stages, stage one, The Pre-Construction Phase, stage two, The Construction Phase. The works are to include the following: - Full redecoration internally - Removal of ceilings in some areas to open up existing vaulted ceilings - Replacement of existing Toilet facilities - Installation of new toilet facilities to the first floor - Removal of existing partitions to open up office space - Creation of external balcony space to include potential strengthening works and handrails - Replacement of Mechanical and Electrical plant - External refurbishment to existing stonework - External refurbishment and possible replacement of existing roof coverings and rainwater goods. - The restoration of the masonry fenestrations and associated works to Abbey House, the office of the Mayor of Winchester Due to the nature of the two stage appointment process, any stated contract cost estimates are subject to change during the life of the project, either higher or lower.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 061650-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Winchester City Council

Winchester City Council has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 4, 2026. You have 34 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Winchester City 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.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,900,000 - £4,900,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 061650-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.