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title: "The Gamble - Main Works"
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# The Gamble - Main Works

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-gamble-main-works-ocds-h6vhtk-066fa5). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** St Helens Council: "The Gamble - Main Works". Published status: complete. Published Value: £12,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [St Helens Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/st-helens-council-ons-e08000013)
- **Published Value:** £12,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 14 April 2026 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work
- **Delivery Location:** UKD, UKD7
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £12,500,000 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-gamble-main-works-ocds-h6vhtk-066fa5#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-066fa5`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-gamble-main-works-ocds-h6vhtk-066fa5#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FProjectManagement%2FProjectDashboard%3FprojectId%3D5a1ad029-9b23-f111-813c-005056b64545)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-gamble-main-works-ocds-h6vhtk-066fa5#participate

## 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.
Please note, a PCSA sum of £736,646.55 has been approved and subject to final costings and negotiation the project will progress to build stage.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £12,500,000

- **Contract Period:** 28/07/2026 to 15/01/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** The Gamble - Main Works (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION NORTH WEST LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PLQM-8187-QHPY`
  - Value: £12,500,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 03/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F025480-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-08T15:26:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T05:05:36.824Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-066fa5