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The Gamble - Main Works

St Helens Council · Local authority

In brief

St Helens Council awarded construction work to Robertson Construction North West Limited on 4 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £12,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, up to 25 months with extensions, starting 29 July 2026.

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

What the notice says

Requirement to appoint a contractor to deliver the main works associated with the Gamble Building Refurbishment Project. This procurement will allow the Council to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the core refurbishment works and the construction of a new extension, in accordance with the approved project scope and programme. The main purpose of the project is to repurpose the Gamble Building into a cultural and learning hub with flexible spaces for social, educational, and cultural activities. The vision is to make it more modern, inclusive, and acting as a catalyst for community pride. The Gamble Building is a key heritage asset located in St Helens Town Centre. To ensure the appropriate balance of cost, quality and risk management it is propose to progress with a two‑stage design and build contract using a competitive tendering process. Please note, a PCSA sum of £736,646.55 has been approved and subject to final costings and negotiation the project will progress to build stage.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Robertson Construction North West Limited
10 bids received
£12,500,000
Awarded 4 September 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 025480-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 085079-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 025480-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 March 2026, last updated 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.