Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-8fcf-721a-8843-5a26f3d2f10c/refurbishment-works-at-princess-street-offices closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Refurbishment Works at Princess Street Offices [Workington Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/workington-town-council) Estimated value £70,000 Published 5 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 2 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender - General Requirements Workington Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for refurbishment works to one of the Council's buildings located on Princess Street. The Council is seeking a contractor committed to high quality workmanship, sound construction practice, compliance with building regulations, and the safe and efficient delivery of refurbishment works while minimising disruption to the surrounding area. - Overview of Required Works The refurbishment project includes the following categories of work: ### Structural Works - Construction of new internal block walls (100 mm thick in cement-sand mortar). - Installation of necessary steel beams, padstones, and structural supports. - Creation of multiple wall openings of varying dimensions, including temporary propping and shoring, lintel installation, removal of waste, and reinstatement. ### Doors, Access & Openings - Installation of new doors, including insulated cavity closers and compliant lintels. - Formation of new openings in brick, cavity, and timber walls. - Making good all finishes around new openings. ### Roofing Works - Preparation and priming of existing roof surfaces. - Installation of a twin layer bitumen roofing system with fascia, soffits, and necessary edge detailing. - Replacement of any rotten or saturated timbers discovered during works. - Installation of insulation and vapour control layer where specified. - Installation of a fixed glazed rooflight. ### Internal Finishes - Plastering of new and existing walls (approx. 15 mm finish with final skim). - Application of PVA and related preparatory treatments. - Installation of internal door sets, ironmongery, and associated joinery. ### Mechanical & Electrical - Provisional allowance for electrical upgrades or adjustments. - Additional services may be specified during pre start meetings. ### Additional Rooms & Facilities - Refurbishment and fit out of two shower rooms, including: o Shower trays, screens, thermal shower bars o WC and basin installations o Polysafe flooring o Wall panels in shower areas - Creation of drying room. All works must comply with current UK building regulations and industry best practice. Read full description ## CPV classification Refurbishment work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0648d0-2026-02-05T15:13:54Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0648d0-2026-02-05T15:13:54Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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