Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc8-454b-70a8-8333-9b76b75f2482/astley-centre-fit-out-project awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Astley Centre Fit-Out Project [Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newcastle-under-lyme-borough-council) Estimated value £117,236 Published 15 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 2 Oct 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Borough Council is working with an innovative designer on an interim venue to be used to generate awareness of a local Newcastle-under-Lyme hero Philip Astley and celebrate his life and contribution to the modern day circus. The centre is intended to appeal to everyone, from young children to older adults. It will be used by the general public, school groups, community groups and for education and outreach. The centre will display permanent exhibits relating to Philip Astley, his contribution to circus and also celebrate the wider circus landscape. It will display various temporary exhibits over the year, which may include performance elements. It will be a multi use centre, accommodating educational talks, screenings, outreach programmes and be available for other uses generating income for the Borough Council. The venue identified for the interim use is 23-25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AD which is currently a dilapidated property. Refurbishment of this property has commenced by other parties. This will enable the themed fit-out to follow. The successful bidder will have full access to all refurbishment drawings. They will be able to liaise with the refurbishment design team and contractor during the refurbishment period. ## CPV classification Refurbishment of run-down buildings Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/339381ed-8ecb-4c9c-88d1-13dd6b720aab) 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newcastle-under-lyme-borough-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)