Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
12 June 2026
Type
works
Overview
**NOTE this is not an above threshold exercise but is a notice to highlight this tender is live on eSourcing NI** The contract is for the provision of LGBTQUIA+ Hub office fit-out to the part ground & first floor of 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast. The rear extension of the building, constructed in the mid 1990s where the fit-out works are located was originally part of a Tesco supermarket.
The extension is in turn part of a listed building, No. 2 Royal Avenue, originally the Belfast branch of the Provincial Bank of Ireland was constructed between 1864 and 1869 now operated by Belfast City Council as a community recreational and cultural space for multi-disciplinary uses. The works include, but are not limited to, the following: - • The demolition / removal of the existing roller shutters, entrance door, lift machinery, screeds, blockwork, suspended ceilings and redundant services. • Some structural timber floor infills. • Installation of some new windows to external walls, • Roof repairs and modification to some roof mounted plant. • Installation of fit-out works, metal studwork partitions, glazed screens, floor finishes, suspended ceilings and furniture. • Associated MEP works, including new lift machinery.
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Belfast City Council is looking for a contractor to convert part of a listed building (2 Royal Avenue, Belfast) into an LGBTQIA+ Hub community space. The work involves demolishing old fixtures, repairing the structure and roof, installing new windows, and completing a full interior fit-out across the ground and first floors of a former Tesco extension that's part of a historic bank building.
Requirements
- Must be able to work on a listed building (part of the Provincial Bank of Ireland, built 1864–1869)
- Must comply with listed building conservation requirements and planning regulations
- Must manage structural work including timber floor infills
- Must handle MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) installation including new lift machinery
- Must work in an occupied community building operated by Belfast City Council
- No specific certifications or qualifications listed in this notice — check the full tender documents on eSourcing NI for detailed requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Demolish and remove existing roller shutters, entrance door, old lift machinery, screeds, blockwork, suspended ceilings, and redundant services
- Install structural timber floor infills
- Install new windows in external walls
- Repair roof and modify roof-mounted plant and equipment
- Install metal studwork partitions and glazed screens
- Install floor finishes (specify type to be confirmed in tender documents)
- Install suspended ceilings
- Install furniture (likely as part of fit-out specification)
- Complete all MEP works including installation of new lift machinery
- Ensure the finished space functions as a multi-use community recreational and cultural space
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'notice to highlight' not the full tender — the real detail is on eSourcing NI platform. Register there immediately and download the full Specification, Bill of Quantities, and Technical Requirements. The notice above is just a summary.
- 2Listed building work is heavily regulated. Read the planning and conservation conditions carefully — you may need specialist contractors and conservation approvals. Costs and timescales can stretch if listed building consent is needed for changes.
- 3Watch for 'associated MEP works' — this is mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. If you're a general builder, you'll likely need to subcontract the lift machinery and major building services. Budget for coordination between trades.
- 4The building is occupied by Belfast City Council as a community space. Check whether works happen during operational hours or if there are phasing requirements. Access and logistics can be constrained in a live building.
- 5The rear extension was a Tesco supermarket — expect industrial-scale MEP, heavy structures, and possibly asbestos or other legacy issues. Assume a full Phase 1 environmental survey is required.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small builder without listed building experience, consider partnering with a specialist conservation contractor as a joint venture or subcontractor. Listed building expertise is a major differentiator and can justify higher bid value.
- The lift machinery and full MEP scope suggest you'll need strong subcontracting relationships. Get quotes from lift engineers and MEP firms early — these can be 20–40% of total cost and often have long lead times.
- Highlight social value in your bid (PEACEPLUS suggests community/regeneration funding). If you employ local labour, use local suppliers, or have community engagement plans, emphasise this. Public sector buyers weight social value heavily on community projects.
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Key Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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