This is a published notice on the Find a Tender service: https://www.findtender.
service.gov.uk/Notice/041892-2026
Tender
Partial Refurbishment of defects at Handforth Community
Centre
Handforth Town Council
UK4: Tender notice – Procurement Act 2023 – view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-041892
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-069348
Published 7 May 2026, 12:57pm
Scope
Description
The Town Council wish to begin the official tender process for the required refurbishments
to Handforth Community & Youth Centre as highlighted in the Building Survey report from
April 2024 and to potentially install solar and heat pumps along with any additional energy
and water saving technologies as budget allows. The tender will be up to a maximum
guaranteed price of £230,000.00 to be drawn from agreed PWLB monies agreed under
min ref: 25/21/10. Plus, any grant awards and available CIL monies which HTC holds.
The works are to cover the following:
Overall, the property presented in a satisfactory to fair of repair and structurally sound
given the age of the property and some of the material elements identified. The flat roof to
the upper section is nearing the end of its material service life. Given the woodwall deck it
is more so important that the covering is maintained in good/dry condition. We would
recommend budgeting £48,500 for the full covering and deck replacement. To the lower
roofs, the deck below the covering was concealed though some evidence of further
woodwool was identified in further areas, we would therefore highly recommend intrusive
further investigation are undertaken alongside a competent contractor and roofer to
determine the concealed conditions throughout. Allow a budget of £5,000 for further investigations
and reporting.
To the external walls no significant cracks were noted however noted however isolated
potential settlement was noted to the rear right corner of the building. Allow a budget of
£1,500 for localised repointing and monitoring in the first instance as it appear some
former tarmac works were conducted which are likely connected. However, we would
hight recommend clarification is sought as to the works and why it was undertaken in the
first instance as it may lead to more cost repairs. It was additionally noted that the building
was predominantly formed with Calcium Silicate bricks which are prone to shrinkage
which lead toe cracking. It must be noted however, that no significant cracks of concern
were identified during the inspection.
Internally surfaces finishes throughout presented in keeping with the age of the property
and thus dated. We would advise a budget of £6,000 for a general overhaul of loose and
water damaged ceilings and minor damage to walls. We would further recommend
budgeting for refurbishment of WC facilities throughout setting aside a minimum budget of
£10,000 per area.
Radiators throughout the property were dated, gas maybe the cheapest solution in the
short term though long-term solutions such as air source heat pump would be considered
future proofing. We would recommend budgeting £15,000 – £25,000 with an additional
£10,000 for wall mounted electric panel heaters.
It is noted that some emergency lighting, smoke detection, and compliant fire doors have
been incorporated throughout rooms. We recommend that a full fire risk assessment is
undertaken,costs for new fire detection system and emergency lighting, overhaul of fire
doors are budgeted. We would advise a budget of £9,000 is set aside for M&E to include
the above and overhauling of doors.
We would recommend a qualified electrician carried out an inspection and followed up
with a satisfactory NICEIC Certificate, on review no C1 or C2 have been identified and
recommend a budget of £4,500. We would recommend that any dated/redundant fittings
inc. older wiring or units is removed/ replaced and budgeted.
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Code 1 (C1) – ‘Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required.’
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Code 2 (C2) – ‘Potentially dangerous. Urgent remedial action required.’
Total value (estimated)
£230,000 excluding VAT
£276,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 July 2027 to 6 September 2027
1 month, 19 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional Solar or insulation / double glazing or carbon footprint reduction measures as
appropriate.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
45000000 – Construction work
50000000 – Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
UKC – North East (England)
UKD – North West (England)
UKE – Yorkshire and the Humber
UKF – East Midlands (England)
UKG – West Midlands (England)
UKH – East of England
UKI – London
UKJ – South East (England)
UKK – South West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Must enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract which will be a legal agreement
between the Town Council and works supplier.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 August 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
18 September 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
www.handforthtowncouncil.gov.uk
clerk@handforthtowncouncil.gov.uk
or
Handforth Community Centre
Old Road
Handforth
Cheshire
SK9 3AB
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 October 2026
Award criteria
Name Description Type Order of importance
Price Maximum Price is
essential.
Price 1
Other information
Payment terms
To be agreed
Description of risks to contract performance
To be agreed
Applicable trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Following a building survey commissioned by the Town Council in 2024, approximate
known values of works items required were obtained independently.
Documents
Associated tender documents
22148JPTJH Handforth Youth Centre.pdf
Building Survey with all information and list of dilapidations to be rectified.
Contracting authority
Handforth Town Council
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVP-1442-HYLH
Handforth Youth Centre, Old Road
Handforth
SK9 3AB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ashley Comiskey Dawson
Telephone: +441625523330
Email: clerk@handforthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Website: http://www.handforthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Region: UKD62 – Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government
041892-2026 – Tender Document
22148JPTJH Handforth Youth Centre – Building Survey
HYC Refurbishment Costs Spreadsheet – Priorities List
85411 – Handforth County Youth Hub Floor Plan – Building Floor Plan