Birmingham Rep seeks main contractor for capital works project
Including restoration works to roof
Birmingham Repertory Theatre is seeking a main contractor for its forthcoming capital works project, focussing primarily on the removal of RAAC in the original roof structure over the oldest parts of the building.
The scope of the works will involve the removal of the existing RAAC planks to the auditorium and stage roof, and the installation of a metal deck system, insulation and membrane.
As well as upgrading the fabric of the building, the proposed works – which are anticipated to start on site in early 2027 – will significantly enhance environmental performance, improve insulation and reduce energy usage.
Contractors will be shortlisted based on their ability to demonstrate relevant past experience, including working within a city centre location.
Any contractors wishing to be considered for the tender are requested to complete an initial PQQ questionnaire. Tender documents will be released to the invited contractors during late July 2026. The PQQ questionnaire and any further information may be obtained directly by contacting The Rep’s Project Manager, David Stanley, DSA Consultants via david@dsaconsultants.co.uk.
The closing date to submit an application is the 26 June 2026.
During the construction works, which are scheduled over an eight-month period from February to October 2027, The Rep will remain open and will continue to produce and present a theatre programme in The Studio. The main 800-seat auditorium, The House, will be closed temporarily. The theatre’s Talent Development and Creative Learning programmes, which work with hundreds of children, young people, adults and artists in the building and across the city, will continue as normal. The Rep’s commercial events subsidiary Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) will also continue to operate from its usual portfolio of spaces across The Rep and Library of Birmingham.
In April 2026 The Rep was awarded £3.047m from Arts Council England’s Creative Foundations Fund to support these essential works. The Arts Council award will cover the capital costs of the project only. A public fundraising campaign will be launched in due course to raise vital funding for revenue losses accrued during the construction period, including support for The Rep’s wider charitable mission while programme surpluses are not available to support it in the usual way. Full details of the fundraising campaign will be announced in the coming weeks.
