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Octagon Theatre Refurbishment Project

Somerset Council Published 21 Apr 2026 Find a Tender

key details

Value£11,500,000 (£13,800,000 inc. VAT)
Statusactive
Category (CPV) 45200000
RegionSouth West
Procedureselective
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0648be

description

Octagon Theatre Refurbishment in Yeovil, Somerset.

NEC4 ECC Opt A Contract

The project aims to transform the Octagon Theatre into a Cultural Arts Hub for Somerset. Led by Somerset Council, with a Collaboration Agreement with Yeovil Town Council, the project will involve YTC in the Project Board and delivery team. Upon completion, the theatre will be devolved to YTC, ensuring long-term sustainability. The project comprises the refurbishment and extension to the existing Octagon Theatre, along with external works and ramped access to the first floor.

An outline of these works is as follows: -

  • Extension to the existing foyer creating double height space
  • Extension of existing studio (ground floor) and café (first floor)
  • Extension to BoH areas with the creation of a crossover to the rear of the stage
  • Vertical extension to the existing stagehouse to increase flying height
  • Internal reconfigurations and refurbishment to existing areas
  • External works including new ramped access to first floor, drainage, hard and soft landscaping

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notice history

4 notices published against this procurement.

PublishedTypeRegimeNotice
5 Feb 2026 Preliminary market engagement (UK2) Procurement Act 2023 010396-2026
5 Feb 2026 Preliminary market engagement (UK2) Procurement Act 2023 010399-2026
5 Feb 2026 Preliminary market engagement (UK2) Procurement Act 2023 010401-2026
21 Apr 2026 Tender notice (UK4) Procurement Act 2023 036328-2026

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