AwardedAwarded 4 September 2026

Guildhall Refurbishment

Winchester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Winchester City Council awarded construction and building maintenance work to Appledown Projects Ltd on 4 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £4,900,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 18 months, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The monetary values stated within this notice are indicative only due to the 2 stage appointment and may vary significantly (both higher or lower) from the final construction costs. The council will be carrying out a two stage appointment and is for the refurbishment of Winchester Guildhall, to include internal and external works. For the avoidance of doubt, the contractor will be appointed with a single procurement but the resulting appointment will be phased over two stages, stage one, The Pre-Construction Phase, stage two, The Construction Phase. The works are to include the following: - Full redecoration internally - Removal of ceilings in some areas to open up existing vaulted ceilings…Read the full description
The monetary values stated within this notice are indicative only due to the 2 stage appointment and may vary significantly (both higher or lower) from the final construction costs. The council will be carrying out a two stage appointment and is for the refurbishment of Winchester Guildhall, to include internal and external works. For the avoidance of doubt, the contractor will be appointed with a single procurement but the resulting appointment will be phased over two stages, stage one, The Pre-Construction Phase, stage two, The Construction Phase. The works are to include the following: - Full redecoration internally - Removal of ceilings in some areas to open up existing vaulted ceilings - Replacement of existing Toilet facilities - Installation of new toilet facilities to the first floor - Removal of existing partitions to open up office space - Creation of external balcony space to include potential strengthening works and handrails - Replacement of Mechanical and Electrical plant - External refurbishment to existing stonework - External refurbishment and possible replacement of existing roof coverings and rainwater goods. - The restoration of the masonry fenestrations and associated works to Abbey House, the office of the Mayor of Winchester Due to the nature of the two stage appointment process, any stated contract cost estimates are subject to change during the life of the project, either higher or lower.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Appledown Projects Ltd (SME)
1 bid received
£5,343,420
Awarded 4 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061650-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 083994-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084015-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084024-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084049-2026
  6. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084067-2026
  7. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084096-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

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Awards

9

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From notice 061650-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 July 2026, last updated 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.