Tender 32/2023 - Newry City Centre Regeneration Theatre/Conference Project
About This Opportunity
Newry United Kingdom: Tender 32/2023. Works contract awarded, construction & civil works. Awarded to Woodvale Construction Company Ltd. (GBP 26.3M, Feb 2026).
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wish to refurbish the existing Newry Townhall and extend the current accommodation (c1700m2) by demolishing and redeveloping the redundant Sean Hollywood Arts Centre (SHAC) and No.2 Bank Parade.
The new, purpose-built theatre/conference (in place of the SHAC and No.2 Bank Parade) will be c.2850m2, provide a 250-seat auditorium with ancillary spaces to include dressing rooms, studio space, café etc and be connected to the existing, Grade B1 Listed Newry Town Hall by a full height glazed link building. The redevelopment will be supplemented a public realm with new external ‘performance’ space which is to be located to the rear of the new theatre building.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 24, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 016519-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued 129 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 64 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Education & Training, and Tourism. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 016519-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Woodvale Construction Company Ltd.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 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.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Woodvale Construction Company Ltd. was awarded the contract for £26,347,777. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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