Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-ad5f-7343-af76-73450e35cbce/the-new-conference-exhibition-centre-with-refurbishment-at-the-winter-garden awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # The New Conference & Exhibition Centre (with refurbishment) at the Winter Gardens Blackpool [Blackpool Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-borough-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £20,000,000 to £25,000,000 Published 19 Dec 2016 Deadline Closed 23 Jan 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Construction Partner to carry out the construction of a new Conference & Exhibition Centre & refurbishment / remodelling of parts of the existing buildings at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. The works to the existing buildings will be required to be undertaken whilst the building is occupied & operational. Contractors must demonstrate substantial experience and track record of working on/with Grade II\* listed, multi-functional buildings, it is also a requirement that any sub-contractors appointed demonstrate the same relevant experience. Funding for all works in the project are still to be attained. Blackpool Council have prepared & submitted bids for Coastal Communities Fund and the Growth Deal. Grant funding submissions were made on time, all funding bid criteria has been met. The remaining finance will be funded by the Council. It is anticipated that the funding package will be in place by April 2017 to coincide with the award of the Contract. Contract award anticipated as April 2017, start on site anticipated 2nd October 2017. Please note that Contract award is subject to successful allocation of grant funding. Additional information: Please direct all enquiries in the first instance via Blackpool Council's supplier portal 'The Chest'. ## CPV classification Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2fff6a32-0f6f-4753-baa2-c41d8e475ba7) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Blackpool Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-borough-council) [Sector More Construction materials & structures tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-materials) ## More tenders like this [Plumbing and heating materials – Marché à bons de commandes - fournitures sanitaires et chauffage · La Dinantaise · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f550-736d-908b-05a9208859c8/belgium-plumbing-and-heating-materials-marche-a-bons-de-commandes-fournitu) [Construction materials and associated items – fourniture de materiaux et materiels POUR LE centre technique municipal (batiment, voirie, PARC auto, espaces verts) et controles techniques reglementaires POUR vehicules · Mairie de Millau · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6495-71e8-ae4c-8d176d16894c/france-construction-materials-and-associated-items-fourniture-de-materiaux-e) [Modular and portable buildings – Lieferung, Installation, Inbetriebnahme einer Recycling- und Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, bestehend aus: Los 1: Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, Los 3: Mechanische Recyclinganlage · Hochschule Niederrhein · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6742-71be-8cda-ad55d5cb484e/germany-modular-and-portable-buildings-lieferung-installation-inbetriebnah) [Partitions – Prequalification Contract 2442 Laminate and steel plate doors and Contract 2431 System walls - The New Aker · Helse Sør-Øst RHF · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7df1-70ba-83da-fe73ffdd49ba/norway-partitions-prequalification-contract-2442-laminate-and-steel-plate-do) [Cartons – fournitures de conservation · SCN Archives nationales · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61aa-736d-b1b5-b65c4249b68d/france-cartons-fournitures-de-conservation) [Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) – FOURNITURES D'ATELIERS · RESAH · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-72b1-720c-bda9-978cab93d879/france-construction-structures-and-materials-auxiliary-products-to-constructi)