Main Contractor Tender Launched for De La Warr Pavilion Transformation

Rother District Council (RDC) are advertising for a suitable qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver our auditorium and foyer works at the as part of the transformation project, An Icon For Everyone.

The contract will to undertake a comprehensive set of refurbishment activities to renovate the original auditorium, redesign the foyer spaces and improve visitor experience and accessibility. The work is scheduled to start in January 2027 and complete in summer 2028. The Pavilion is going to remain live and operational throughout this period in a limited capacity.

The appointed/shortlisted contractors need to meet stringent requirements and be best suited to carry out this complex conservation project. RDC have contacted suitable scale local businesses to ensure local engagement and the procurement process is open to those that meet required criteria through the council’s procurement website. RDC are ensuring that all tenderers can provide compelling evidence of their contribution to the local area through direct employment, sub-contractor relationships and supply chain. This means that money spent on  contractors through the project will be re-invested in Bexhill, Rother & East Sussex through jobs and trade.

For more information about this contract tender please visit: find-tender.service.gov.uk and for more information about An Icon For Everyone please visit: dlwp.com.