Guildhall Public Conveniences - plumbing and sanitary ware refurbishment
Looe Town CouncilEstimated Value
£10,000 – £0
Deadline
10 July 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Removal, refurbishment and refitting of all plumbing and sanitary ware to specification in section 3; 2. General maintenance to allow for a new floor to be fitted. 3.
Works to be carried out in two phases, each side of our contractor replacing the flooring. Quote for fixtures and fittings to be included in this tender.
Recommend and quote for 5 x new commercial quality cisterns (including all fittings): B. Recommend and quote for 1 x new commercial quality toilet and sink (inc low water tap) for accessible toilet: C.
Contact & helpdesk
PLEASE NOTE: We are not working with any third party procurement agencies for this tender so please do not respond to any contact from someone claiming to be working on behalf of Looe Town Council. 1.
Additional details
Recommend and quote for 5 x new commercial quality toilet bowls - D. Recommend and quote for new commercial quality (SGL or CGL) cubicles in light grey - E.
Recommend and Install 2 x new commercial quality sink vanity units (SGL or CGL) in light grey and white F. Recommend and install 4 x new commercial quality sinks with low water use single taps G.
Provide a breakdown of costs for each element of the work; H. Submit an overall cost for the project, which will be valid for 4 months from the award of contract; The deliverables of this project are identified as follows: 1.
Pre-works site meeting with resin flooring company (date to be confirmed) to agree works and timescales; W/C 7th September - week one works. 2. Provide pedestrian barriers to close the toilets (across doorways); 3.
Remove all cubicles, toilets, sinks and sink units; 4. All waste materials to be removed by contractor from site daily during these works; 5.
Inspect, repair or replace fixed plumbing as necessary with recommended commercial quality fittings - as per approved specification; 6. Install 5 x approved new commercial quality cisterns (including all fittings); 7.
Ensure all floors are clean and clear ready for flooring contractor; W/C 14th September - week two works. 8. Resin flooring installed and cured; W/C 23rd September - week three works (this could be started sooner by agreement with flooring company). 9.
Install 5 x approved new commercial quality toilet bowls - as per approved specification; 10. Install 5 x approved new commercial quality cubicles - as per approved specification; 11.
Install 2 x approved new commercial quality sink vanity units - as per approved specification; 12. Install 4 x new commercial quality sinks with low water use single taps - as per approved specification; 13.
Install 1 x new commercial quality toilet and sink (inc low water tap) for accessible toilet: as per approved specification; 14. Check and test all plumbing, toilets and sinks with LTC staff; 15.
All waste materials to be removed by contractor from site daily during these works; 16. Toilets left clean and tidy for reopening on 1st October. 17. All works guaranteed against faulting installation and workmanship for 6 months from the date of completion.
AI Analysis
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Guildhall needs a plumbing contractor to remove and replace all toilets, sinks, cisterns, and cubicles across their public conveniences in a phased project running September to October. You'll supply the commercial fixtures, do the installation work, and coordinate with their flooring contractor to complete the job in three weeks.
Requirements
- Must supply commercial-grade (not domestic) fixtures throughout — cisterns, toilet bowls, sinks, cubicles, and vanity units
- Cubicles and vanity units must be light grey (SGL or CGL material specified)
- All sinks must have low water use single taps
- Accessible toilet must include low water tap
- Must coordinate with resin flooring contractor — site meeting week commencing 7th September required
- Must provide itemised cost breakdown for each element plus overall project cost valid for 4 months
- 6-month workmanship and installation guarantee required from completion date
- Daily removal of waste materials from site during both work phases
- Works split into two phases to accommodate flooring contractor's schedule
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Attend pre-works site meeting with resin flooring company to agree timescales (week of 7th September)
- Install pedestrian barriers to close toilets across doorways before work starts
- Remove all existing cubicles, toilets, sinks and sink units
- Inspect and repair or replace all fixed plumbing with commercial quality fittings to specification
- Install 5 new commercial quality cisterns with all fittings
- Prepare floors clean and clear for resin flooring contractor (week of 14th September)
- Install 5 new commercial quality toilet bowls to specification
- Install 5 new commercial quality light grey cubicles to specification
- Install 2 new commercial quality sink vanity units (light grey and white) to specification
- Install 4 new commercial quality sinks with low water use single taps
- Install 1 new accessible toilet with commercial quality toilet, sink, and low water tap
- Test all plumbing, toilets and sinks with Guildhall staff before reopening
- Leave toilets clean and ready for reopening by 1st October
- Remove all waste materials daily throughout the project
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a fixed three-week project with hard deadlines — week one (7th Sept), flooring happens week two (14th Sept), your final installations week three (23rd Sept). If you can't meet these dates, don't bid. The flooring contractor controls part of your schedule, so coordination is critical.
- 2Commercial-grade means industrial/public toilet quality — stronger, easier to clean, warranty-backed. This isn't domestic B&Q stock. Clarify with suppliers upfront that what you're quoting is 'commercial quality' to avoid cost surprises.
- 3'Specification in section 3' is referenced but not shown here — request the full tender documents immediately. That section will list exact models, standards, or requirements. Missing this is the most common bid mistake.
- 4You must quote for both labour and materials separately by element (items A-H). Don't just give a lump sum — they need to see the cost of each cistern, each cubicle, each sink, etc., so they can approve or modify the spec without re-tendering.
- 5The 6-month guarantee isn't just words — it means if a tap leaks or a toilet cracks in month 4, you fix it free. Budget for potential call-outs and make sure your suppliers back you with their own warranties.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Phase 1 and 2 are separate — consider subcontracting the flooring coordination (week 2) to a resin flooring specialist if that's not your core work. You do plumbing weeks 1 and 3, they do their job week 2. This reduces your delivery risk and you can partner with an experienced flooring firm to handle that liaison.
- Commercial fixture suppliers often have minimum order quantities and lead times (4-8 weeks). Start supplier conversations immediately — if the tender closes in 2-3 weeks, you need to confirm availability and pricing NOW before you commit to a bid. If items are out of stock, your quote is invalid.
- The 'valid for 4 months from award' clause means once they pick you, your quoted price is locked for 4 months even if material costs rise. Build a contingency buffer (5-10%) into your labour and material costs to cover supply chain risk. Also clarify: does 'award' mean contract signature or their decision email? Get this in writing.
Likely incumbents
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Sam Wilkinson Plumbing & Heating
1 contract wonlatest 31 Jul 2026ends 30 Sept 2026£38,168
total awarded
Sam Wilkinson Plumbing & Heating is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Published
12 June 2026
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10 July 2026
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