Find a TenderCancelledProcurement termination notice
Published 2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Conversion of a former Bank to Library Hub

Official notice

Authority: Launceston Town Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£1,272,000≈ £636k / year · £1,272,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Jul 2025
Contract term 2 yrsup to 2 yrs 6 mo with extensions · starts 17 Sept 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Project Description

Launceston Town Council purchased a former bank and is converting it to an in-town library hub. The initial stage of the project was completed earlier this year and now all necessary permissions and consents, are in place with Cornwall Council.

This next stage is to move the project forward by undertaking the work as specified in the above-mentioned permissions. Information about these permissions may be found in the attached document. (Word/pdf)

The new Library Hub is located in the former Barclays Bank, 6 Broad Street Launceston Cornwall PL15 8AF.

This tender stage falls into 2 parts beginning with Expressions of Interest. The criteria for suppliers to progress to the full tender stage are contained within the attached document 'Phase 2 EOI(2) Launceston Library Hub'

CPV: Architectural and related services · Building completion work · Building installation work · Construction-related services · Engineering services · Installation services of communications equipment · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Installation services of fire protection equipment · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Lot 1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£1,272,000
Contract period: 17 Sept 2025 — 17 Sept 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 2 yrs 6 mo with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleDelivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
Value
£1,272,000 exc. VAT · £1,272,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
Whilst there is no anticipated extension, this is a complex project and unforeseen challenges may occur.
45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work45300000 Building installation work45400000 Building completion work51100000 Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment51300000 Installation services of communications equipment51700000 Installation services of fire protection equipment

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

The evaluation will be judged against the following criteria, as well as completion of the business questionnaire at the end of the attached document. Failing the business questionnaire will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. Selection Criteria: The expressions of interest will be scored against the following criteria:  Proven experience - Undertaking of design and conversion of buildings  Experience of Public Consultation  Financial Capability  Proven experience to supply and oversee all works undertaken  Evidence of excellent Health & Safety  Availability to complete full tender by 05/09/2025  Business Questionnaire  Commitment to Accessibility

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST
Last source update
2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST
Latest notice
Procurement termination notice (UK12)
Classification (CPV)
Architectural and related servicesBuilding completion workBuilding installation workConstruction-related servicesEngineering servicesInstallation services of communications equipmentInstallation services of electrical and mechanical equipmentInstallation services of fire protection equipmentWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)+1 more
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548b9 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowed
Submission deadline
11 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
27 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
1. launceston-tc.gov.uk 2. Council Authorised Representative for Tender Enquiries and Expression of Interest returns- Christopher Drake - [email protected] 3. Postal Address for Launceston Town Council: Christopher Drake, Town Clerk, Launceston Town Council, Town Hall, Western Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AR. Please mark envelope as Library Hub Expression of Interest

Timeline

5 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Tender notice published
    13 Jun 2025, 15:25 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    27 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    11 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts372 days ago
    17 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
  5. Latest notice published83 days ago
    2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded toValueDateStatus
supplier not published30 Jun 2025Cancelled

Notice history

7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Jun 2025
  1. Procurement termination notice published
    2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BSTUK12
  2. Published value updated
    2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST
  3. Status changed to complete
    2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST
  5. Deadline withdrawn
    2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST
  6. Buyer details updated
    2 Jul 2026, 15:24 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    13 Jun 2025, 15:25 BSTUK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Launceston Town Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PTLH-9924-HNTH Launceston Town Hall, Western Road, Launceston, South West, PL157AR [email protected] 01566 773693

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Procurement termination notice tenderProcurement termination noticeUK12Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender