Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce6-eac1-7336-a9b1-912200f9f2dd/lewisham-library-refurbishment-pin pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Lewisham Library Refurbishment - PIN [London Borough of Lewisham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-lewisham) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Oct 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - 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 London Borough of Lewisham are looking to procure a suitably experienced Main Contractor to deliver the major, Government Levelling Up funded (LUF) refurbishment of the Council-owned Lewisham Library (199 - 201 Lewisham High St, SE13 6LG) to provide a new flagship Culture and Business Hub. The renovations will include improved library, heritage, and archive spaces; community space; a business hub, meeting rooms and workspaces; and an improved hospitality facility. Planning permission for the proposed works was granted in September 2024. Further information can be found on the Lewisham Council online planning portal ([planning.lewisham.gov.uk](https://planning.lewisham.gov.uk)) reference DC/24/136933. The refurbishment works consist of but not limited to: • Asbestos removal and necessary remediation works • Removal of disused internal escalator • Structural reinforcement to third floor • New insulated flat roof • New insulated external cladding • New windows and curtain walling • New HVAC, small power, lighting, data, plumbing, security, and life safety systems • New roof-mounted ASHP & PV panels • Replacement of existing passenger lift and refurbishment of existing goods lift • Internal layout reconfiguration including new solid & glazed partitions and doors • New central stair • Replacement of existing toilets and new café • New internal finishes, flooring, ceilings, and decoration • Bespoke joinery and Fixed FF&E • New IT infrastructure Contract period: Anticipated 12-14 months construction starting March 2025, with a further 12 months' defect rectification period. Procurement process: The contract will be procured by a Single Stage open tender process, assessed 45% Cost, 45% Quality, 10% Social Value, leading to the appointment of a contractor under JCT Standard Contract with Contractor Design Portion. This tender is due to be advertised late November 2024. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7d9d304c-4f80-48ed-9144-f57ac9892ebc) 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 London Borough of Lewisham: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-lewisham) [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) [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) [Boiler Replacement Programme · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9933-7015-97a0-37aa8d57c009/boiler-replacement-programme) [Construction of the Chiropractic Car Park, Treforest Campus · University of South Wales · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-a995-70e5-b8b1-7c6a14e2e878/construction-of-the-chiropractic-car-park-treforest-campus) [Boiler chemical and Softener Services · Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-d092-736b-88d2-6bdc251cddb6/boiler-chemical-and-softener-services)