# Mercury Rising - Extension and Redevelopment of the Mercury Theatre Colchester

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Colchester Borough Council](/buyers/colchester-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £8,000,000
- Published: 11 March 2018
- Planned start: 2 July 2018
- Planned end: 31 January 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: c22cacde-2e86-4acf-bc7f-048849e99ea3-204593
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d46f858e-d24b-4a84-9690-0b5816278018

## Description

Colchester Borough Council requires an experienced contractor to build an extension and undertake redevelopment works at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester\. The works will be undertaken in two phases as detailed below: Phase 1: Construction of extended two storey production block, services and finishes \(the theatre, including the workshop, will remain operational during this phase of the works\)\. Phase 2: To be undertaken upon completion of Phase 1, will include the refurbishment and redevelopment of the existing theatre to improve building accessibility, create a new box office, bar and restaurant complete with commercial kitchen, creative learning space, new Green Room and dressing rooms, improved WC facilities, and improved acoustics, stage and house lighting, and furnishings within the existing auditorium \(the workshop, will remain operational during this phase of the works\)\. Extension of roads and footpaths, related services and soft landscaping will also be required\.\.

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- [GB-Colchester: 0457 - PA - Monkwick Open Space Refurbishments](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-d9c13c38-bc23-40f6-b389-2c387b0c8552): Colchester Borough Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22cacde-2e86-4acf-bc7f-048849e99ea3-204593)