Tender: Abington Library Back-Area Refurbishment (Roof, Windows, Heating, Kitchen & Garden Paving) – West Northampton Council

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West Northampton Council is seeking a supplier to refurbish the back area of Abington Library into an up-to-date, hireable private space. The works cover full refurbishment of the back room and adjoining areas, including supply and installation of a new flat roof; energy-efficient external windows and doors; internal flooring and decoration; supply and fit kitchen units; new heating, insulation and electrical systems; construction of a covered linkway from the library to the back room; refurbishment of existing cloakrooms with new tiling, replacement roof and doors; refurbishment of the kitchen area; and clearance and hard paving of the garden to create a low-maintenance, all-weather events space. An asbestos removal and demolition survey is being undertaken and will be issued when available. Procurement is conducted under the Procurement Act 2023; bidders must be based in or have an established substantive business operation within Northampton, have a minimum annual turnover of £600,000, and be able to fulfil the Principal Contractor duties under CDM regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act. A single site visit is scheduled for 2 July 2026 at 10:00, the project is estimated to take circa 4–5 months, and the pre-tender estimate is circa £300,000.