Upcoming
York Road Refurbishment
Guildford Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Guildford Borough Council has announced plans to buy construction and building maintenance work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 17 February 2027.
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.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 13 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Guildford Borough Council wishes to notify contractors of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the delivery of the York Road Refurbishment Project in Guildford.
The site sits within a Conservation Area and the scope of works includes the refurbishment and partial reconfiguration of existing buildings at 1 & 3-5 York Road, Guildford, to provide improved emergency temporary accommodation and rough sleeper support facilities.
The proposed works will include:
- Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration works.
- Formation of new ensuites to bedrooms.
- Conversion of loft space into habitable accommodation.
- Building services (MEP) upgrades and replacement plant.
- Window and door replacements.
- Roof insulation, façade repairs and other external repairs.
- Associated external works.
- Delivery within a phased construction programme, maintaining operation of parts of the facility during the works.
The project is intended to be procured using a traditional procurement route.
Planning permission has now been granted (refer to Planning Application reference 26/P/00492 for more details), and the project is progressing through RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design).
Prior to issuing the tender, the Council intends to undertake soft market testing with interested contractors. Further details will be shared with suppliers who respond to this notice expressing their interest
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.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 092195-2026
About the buyer
Guildford Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
41Awards
10Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Hugh LS McConnell Ltd1 contract
- Keystone Environmental Limited1 contract
- Natta Building Company Ltd1 contract
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From notice 092195-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.