Tender Opportunity: Market & Food Court Regeneration – £2.29 Million Contract
Estimated Contract Value: £2,290,000 (Excluding VAT)
Tender Submission Deadline: 3 December 2026, 12:00
Anticipated Delivery Period: 11 January 2027 to 31 May 2027
Overview of the Tender Opportunity
A construction opportunity is available for contractors to regenerate an existing commercial building into a functioning market and food court.
With an estimated value of £2.29 million excluding VAT (£2.748 million including VAT), the project combines refurbishment, modernisation and integrated building works to bring an existing commercial asset into a new use.
The procurement follows an open competition and is structured as a single-lot works contract.
The project includes Principal Designer involvement across RIBA Stages 4 to 6, with delivery anticipated to begin on 11 January 2027 and finish on 31 May 2027.
Contract Structure and Scope of Works
The works package covers the repurposing and regeneration of an existing commercial building to create a market and food court environment.
Key elements include:
Refurbishment and modernisation of the existing building.
Coordination of building works and associated services.
Management of concealed services and potential hazardous materials.
Working within existing structural constraints.
Integration of fire strategy requirements, smoke control and compartmentation.
Energy performance improvements through building fabric and services upgrades.
The opportunity overview identifies roof-mounted solar PV, LED lighting, thermal envelope improvements and high-efficiency mechanical and electrical systems as sustainability considerations.
Bidders should review the full specification to establish the precise requirements and responsibilities for each element.
Key Delivery Requirements
Existing Building Conditions
Although strip-out works have been completed, the project may still involve unknown service routes, potential hazardous materials and structural restrictions.
Contractors should consider how they will identify, assess and manage these conditions, including their potential impact on design coordination, construction sequencing and cost.
Building Safety and Fire Strategy
The works must address fire strategy compliance, including smoke control, compartmentation and applicable premises protection requirements.
Tender responses should explain the proposed approach to coordinating these requirements with the wider refurbishment works, in line with the procurement documents.
Design Coordination and Principal Designer Input
The project includes Principal Designer involvement across RIBA Stages 4 to 6.
Bidders should review the tender documentation carefully to confirm the allocation of design responsibilities, required deliverables and coordination arrangements throughout technical design, construction and handover.
Programme and Cost Management
The project operates within defined budgets and fixed funding deadlines.
A credible delivery approach should demonstrate how timely design decisions, progress reporting and cost control will support the anticipated completion date.
Sustainable Building Upgrades
The regeneration includes consideration of measures to improve the building’s energy performance.
These include:
Roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels.
Improvements to the thermal envelope.
Energy-efficient LED lighting.
High-efficiency mechanical and electrical systems.
Proposals should reflect the detailed specification and show how the relevant measures will be integrated into the existing building.
Supplier Eligibility and Bid Preparation
The opportunity is relevant to contractors with experience in commercial refurbishment, building regeneration and coordinated construction delivery.
Interested suppliers should review the full qualification requirements before bidding. The opportunity overview does not specify financial thresholds, insurance levels or mandatory accreditations.
When preparing a submission, bidders should focus on evidence relevant to the tender questions, including experience of managing existing building risks, coordinating design and delivering works within constrained programmes and budgets.
Tender Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation places the greatest emphasis on quality.
Quality – 80%
Quality accounts for 80% of the total evaluation. This includes social value at 10% of the total evaluation, rather than an additional weighting.
Bidders should address the published quality questions with clear delivery methods, relevant evidence and achievable commitments.
Price – 20%
Price accounts for the remaining 20%.
The commercial response should reflect the full scope of works and be consistent with the proposed programme, design approach and risk allowances.
With quality carrying the majority of the weighting, bidders should give particular attention to the clarity and credibility of their technical submission.
Important Tender Dates
Tender Submission Deadline: 3 December 2026, 12:00
Anticipated Contract Commencement: 11 January 2027
Anticipated Contract Completion: 31 May 2027
Suppliers should allow sufficient time to review the specification, confirm design responsibilities and prepare the required technical, social value and pricing responses.
The opportunity overview does not state a clarification deadline or the time zone for submission. These details should be confirmed in the full procurement documents.
How Sterling Tender Solutions Can Help
A regeneration project of this kind calls for a bid that clearly explains how the contractor will manage existing building risks, coordinate design and deliver within the available programme and budget.
Sterling Tender Solutions supports businesses in assessing opportunities and preparing structured tender submissions.
Our support includes:
Tender readiness reviews: Assessing the requirements against your capabilities and identifying gaps in supporting information.
Tender opportunity searches: Finding public sector contracts aligned with your experience and services.
Bid writing support: Developing clear technical responses tailored to the evaluation criteria.
Social value responses: Helping shape practical commitments that address the tender requirements.
Compliance and documentation support: Organising the evidence and supporting material required for submission.
Mobilisation planning: Supporting preparations for contract delivery following a successful award.
Whether your business specialises in commercial refurbishment or wider building regeneration, a well-prepared submission should connect your experience directly to the project’s delivery priorities.
Interested in This Opportunity?
With an estimated value of £2.29 million excluding VAT, this project represents an opportunity for contractors experienced in transforming existing commercial buildings.
The tender submission deadline is 3 December 2026 at 12:00.
Need support preparing your tender submission?
Contact Sterling Tender Solutions to discuss the opportunity and how we can help you prepare your bid.
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