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Octagon Theatre Refurbishment Project

Somerset Council · Local authority

In brief

Somerset Council was looking for suppliers for construction work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £11,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 22 months, starting 17 February 2027.

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

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What the notice says

Octagon Theatre Refurbishment in Yeovil, Somerset. NEC4 ECC Opt A Contract The project aims to transform the Octagon Theatre into a Cultural Arts Hub for Somerset. Led by Somerset Council, with a Collaboration Agreement with Yeovil Town Council, the project will involve YTC in the Project Board and delivery team. Upon completion, the theatre will be devolved to YTC, ensuring long-term sustainability. The project comprises the refurbishment and extension to the existing Octagon Theatre, along with external works and ramped access to the first floor. An outline of these works is as follows: - • Extension to the existing foyer creating double height space • Extension of existing studio (ground floor) and café (first floor) • Extension to BoH areas with the creation of a crossover to the rear of the stage • Vertical extension to the existing stagehouse to increase flying height • Internal reconfigurations and refurbishment to existing areas • External works including new ramped access to first floor, drainage, hard and soft landscaping

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 010396-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 010399-2026
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 010401-2026
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 036328-2026

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From notice 010396-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 February 2026, last updated 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.