Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cea-e50a-72d5-8e09-582379ccbe08/lowestoft-town-hall-restoration-extension pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Lowestoft Town Hall Restoration & Extension [Lowestoft Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lowestoft-town-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Mar 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. - 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 PIN: The Grade II Lowestoft Town Hall was built during the late Victorian period and has been vacant since 2015. It is a prominent landmark on Lowestoft's historic High Street. Now owned by Lowestoft Town Council, grant funding from the Heritage Fund, Towns Fund and East Suffolk Council is supporting a project to restore and extend it. The restored Town Hall will be transformed into a multifunctional community building - 1,900sqm over two floors - bringing significant footfall to this deprived area. Lowestoft Town Council and Lowestoft Registrars will become 'anchor' tenants; the remainder of the building will include a heritage gallery, a café, art gallery, co-working space, meeting rooms and events spaces, around a courtyard garden. The development of the Town Hall is intended to contribute to economic regeneration, part of a multimillion-pound investment programme in this most easterly town. HAT Projects architects have developed the designs to RIBA4. Planning and listed building consent were secured in late 2023. The works consist of: • Demolition of some parts of the current structure/strip out of later additions to the building. • Extensive reconfiguration and restoration of the existing buildings, including conservation of the historic fabric, including lime plaster, mouldings, original sash windows and doors, original floors etc and slate roof replacement. • Construction of a new events space with prep kitchen and bar, and an art gallery • M&E throughout including low carbon technologies (air source heat pumps, PV panels, MVHR etc), fire and security alarms; lifts; AV support. • Groundworks, services and landscaping. The works will be procured as a single stage, under a JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract with Quantities; a full Bill of Quantities will be the pricing document. Tenders will be advised that the site is in a relatively busy location, with residents nearby. However, the vacant land immediately adjacent to the west will be made available for site accommodation and storage etc. \*\*\* OPEN DAY\*\*\* An informal Open Day at the Town Hall will be held on Monday 15 April 2024 at 11am. Potential contractors will be able to view the Town Hall and understand the plans onsite with the architect; the QS will also be present to answer any questions. To register for a place, please email for details. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/975c87fa-61b8-4d7b-9d40-48cd7b225d28) 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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