Tender Opportunity for Strip Out Contractor.
Burnley Borough Council is seeking a contractor to deliver landlord strip-out works at retail premises within Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley, East Lancashire. The project involves removing an existing tenant shop fit-out, testing and commissioning retained services, and carrying out associated making-good works, including the removal of a stepped concrete plinth to achieve a consistent finished floor level. The contract is valued at approximately £50,000 excluding VAT and is expected to run for around six to eight weeks, starting in mid-March 2026 within a live shopping centre environment.
Key Dates
Tender submission deadline: 6 March 2026, 3:00pm
Estimated start date: 16 March 2026
Estimated completion date: 24 April 2026
Contract duration: Approximately 6–8 weeks
Scope of Works
Strip-out and removal of existing tenant shop fit-out
Testing, servicing, and commissioning of existing building services
Removal of stepped concrete plinth at ground floor level
Making good to achieve a flush and consistent finished floor level
Works carried out within an operational shopping centre
Compliance with site safety, security, and operational constraints
Ideal Contractor
Experience delivering strip-out and fit-out related works for local authority or commercial clients
Strong capability in building services testing, commissioning, and making-good works
Ability to work safely and efficiently in live retail environments
Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, as explicitly stated in the tender
Collaborative approach and ability to follow detailed specifications and instructions
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