Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment tender, Harborough District Council (closes 27 Nov 2026)

In brief

Harborough District Council is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £495,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 18 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 27 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 4pm, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 27 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 467 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Harborough District Council are seeking suppliers who are able to carry out refurbishment works at Wadkins Pavilion, Houghton and Thurnby Cricket Club, including replacement of the roof covering, concrete repairs, drainage repair works, refurbishment of the changing and shower facilities, installation of a new accessible WC, replacement windows and associated internal redecoration and fit out works. Regarding the proposal that the Function Room glazing position is adjusted, this is likely to require some changes to the Mechanical and Electrical installation details in the Function Room. The details of these changes are being finalised with Harborough District Council. If changes are…Read the full description

Harborough District Council are seeking suppliers who are able to carry out refurbishment works at Wadkins Pavilion, Houghton and Thurnby Cricket Club, including replacement of the roof covering, concrete repairs, drainage repair works, refurbishment of the changing and shower facilities, installation of a new accessible WC, replacement windows and associated internal redecoration and fit out works. Regarding the proposal that the Function Room glazing position is adjusted, this is likely to require some changes to the Mechanical and Electrical installation details in the Function Room. The details of these changes are being finalised with Harborough District Council. If changes are confirmed during the tender period then a tender addendum will be issued with the details of these changes. Mandatory Site Visit Attendance at a mandatory supervised site visit is a condition of participation in this procurement process. The site visit will take place at: Wadkins Sports Pavilion, Wadkins Way, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9NA Site visits will be conducted on 2nd and 9th November 2026. Bidders must register in advance to attend the site visit. Instructions for registering and arranging attendance are set out in Section 7.2 of Document 1. Only bidders who have successfully registered and attended a site visit in accordance with these instructions will be eligible to submit a tender. Please note: The Council reserves the right to eliminate bids from the procurement process (without evaluation), that are received from any potential supplier that has not attended a site visit. Further information about the service requirements can be obtained in the tender documentation within this tender pack.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 14 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £495,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Site visit?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 4pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 27 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098719-2026

About the buyer

Harborough District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

8

Awards

1

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