Conversion of Storm Shelter into Public Convenience Facilities and Refurbishment of Accessible Toilet Accommodation, Blenheim Gardens, Minehead
The contract covers the conversion of the former storm shelter in Blenheim Gardens, Minehead, into modern male and female public toilets with baby-changing and handwashing facilities, alongside refurbishment of a separate toilet building to provide a fully accessible toilet and storage accommodation. Minehead Town Council, the local public-sector authority responsible for town services and facilities, requires alteration, demolition, drainage, utility, plumbing, sanitary, electrical, ventilation, roofing, finishing, accessibility and external repair works across both buildings. The contractor must provide all labour, materials, plant, supervision and specialist subcontractors, manage utility liaison, comply with Building Regulations, complete testing and commissioning, and hand over durable, vandal-resistant facilities suitable for intensive public use and the coastal environment. The estimated contract value is £200,000, with the completed facilities required to be operational by 1 March 2027. Works will be delivered at Blenheim Gardens, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5PZ, within the Wellington Square Conservation Area. The critical qualification is demonstrable experience delivering comparable construction and refurbishment projects and meeting programme requirements.
Buyer: Minehead Town Council. Source: Contracts Finder. Updated 6 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £200k
- Bids close: 6 Nov 2026
- Location: South West (England)
- Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold)
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 1 Mar 2027
- Category: Bathrooms construction work (45211310)
From the official notice
Minehead Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tenders for the conversion of the former storm shelter within Blenheim Gardens, Minehead into modern public convenience facilities together with the refurbishment and conversion of a separate toilet building within the gardens to provide fully accessible toilet accommodation and associated storage facilities. The site occupies a prominent position within Blenheim Gardens, Minehead's principal public open space, and lies within the Wellington Square Conservation Area. The Council wishes to deliver attractive, durable, accessible and vandal-resistant facilities whilst preserving the architectural character and appearance of the existing buildings. The works comprise the alteration, refurbishment and fit out of two existing buildings. The former storm shelter will be converted to provide male and female public toilet accommodation, baby changing facilities and associated handwashing facilities. A separate building within the gardens will be refurbished to provide a fully accessible toilet facility together with independent storage accommodation. The project includes, but is not limited to, demolition and alteration works, drainage works, utility connections, plumbing and sanitary installations, electrical installations, ventilation systems, roofing replacement and repairs, internal finishes, accessibility improvements, external repairs, testing, commissioning and all associated works necessary...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 6 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £200k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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