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The Gamble - Main Works D&B

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Deadline
123 days left
July 28, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
025480-2026
Value
£15,000,000
Location
North West England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 19, 2026

Deadline for Questions

July 21, 2026

Submission Deadline

July 28, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 28, 2026

Budget
£15,000,000
Duration
6 months
Location
North West England
Type
Restricted Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

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. The council have decided to use a competitive flexible procedure in line with the Procurement Act 2023 which will consist of the following: First Stage - PSQ: The council will select 3-6 bidders to move to the next procurement stage. Second Stage - Main Tender: This will consist of the main tender pack with relevant scope and appendices. Qualitative responses will be captured in a select number of questions and potentially an interview with each bidder. Social value will be proportionately included. The split between quality, SV and commercial will be determined at main tender stage.

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Requirements & Qualifications

16 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (8)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS8
--Two-stage design and build contract using a competitive tendering process.
--First Stage - PSQ: Selection of 3-6 bidders to move to the next stage.
--Second Stage - Main Tender: Submission of main tender pack with relevant scope and appendices.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be a suitably qualified and experienced contractor.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Experience in delivering main works for refurbishment projects.
--Experience in construction of new extensions.
--Ability to undertake core refurbishment works.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for the Gamble Building Refurbishment Project is generally well-structured, with a clear description of works and a two-stage procurement process. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on e-submission, impacting practicality and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 and outlines a competitive flexible procedure. The CPV code is appropriate for construction work. While deadlines are present, the contract start date coinciding with the submission deadline is a potential issue. No disputes are reported.

Contract start date coincides with submission deadline.
Clarity80/100

The description of the project's purpose and scope is clear, aiming to repurpose the Gamble Building into a cultural and learning hub. The two-stage design and build process is explained. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria for the main tender stage reduces overall clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified for the main tender stage.
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and CPV code are present. The contract duration is specified. However, the lack of available document content and missing evaluation criteria means essential details for bidders are not fully provided.

No document content available.
Missing evaluation criteria.
Fairness85/100

The two-stage process with a PSQ followed by a main tender offers a structured approach. The inclusion of social value is positive. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria for the main tender stage could lead to subjective assessments. The absence of explicit information on e-submission and full document access is a concern.

Lack of specified evaluation criteria for the main tender stage.
No explicit information on e-submission.
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a two-stage process and mentions the need for a suitably qualified contractor. However, the lack of information regarding e-submission, the URL for documents, and the contract start date coinciding with the submission deadline significantly hinder practical application.

No e-submission specified.
Contract start date coincides with submission deadline.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, estimated value, and CPV code are populated. The tender is active with no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logically presented, although the contract start date is problematic.

Contract start date coincides with submission deadline.
Sustainability50/100

The tender mentions the inclusion of social value, which is a positive step. However, there is no explicit mention of green procurement, innovation, or if the project is EU funded, limiting the sustainability score.

No explicit mention of green procurement.
No explicit mention of innovation.

Strengths

Clear project description and objectives.
Two-stage competitive flexible procedure outlined.
Inclusion of social value.

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria for the main tender stage.
Lack of e-submission details.
Contract start date coinciding with submission deadline.

Recommendations

1. Specify clear evaluation criteria for the main tender stage.
2. Provide details on the e-submission process and document access.
3. Review and adjust the contract start date to allow for proper tender evaluation and award.

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