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Tender: Refurbishment and Restoration of Theatre Royal Margate – Grade II* Listed Theatre Reopening

Released 4 months ago

Closed28 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£110K to £1.3M

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyThanet District Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryConstruction

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 28 Aug 2026

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Thanet District Council is seeking a supplier for the refurbishment and restoration of the Theatre Royal Margate to enable its reopening. The Theatre Royal is the UK's second oldest theatre, Grade II* listed, with the original structure built in 1787 and closed to the public in 2022; the council invites experienced contractors to carry out capital works including heritage-sensitive redecoration and specialist plasterwork, new stairs, toilets, bars and a new extension with a lift, HVAC upgrades to meet Part L where feasible in a Listed Building, and fire and life safety upgrades to meet Part B within the parameters of a Listed Building. The Contract is anticipated to commence in November 2026 for a duration of 11 months; procurement documents are attached to the notice and evaluation will follow the Invitation to Tender. Any clarifications must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on 18 August 2026 and completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on 28 August 2026.

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