--- title: "Conversion of a flat into two flats in Southend" canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/5b0d146c-0567-44bd-a061-bec30b58e73e/southend-flat-conversion-m2627-17" last-updated: 2026-10-13T12:41:08.501617+00:00 --- # Conversion of a flat into two flats in Southend Southend City Council invites suppliers to convert one flat into two flats under notice M2627-17 - FLAT CONVERSION. Contracts Finder marks the opportunity open and lists works, a value range of £150,000 to £200,000, and a contract period from 9 December 2026 to 26 March 2027. The displayed closing time is 12pm on 5 November 2026, with no timezone stated; the visitor deadline is therefore date-only. The notice says the opportunity is suitable for SMEs, not VCSEs, and directs applicants to follow the description or further-information instructions. - Status: closed - Country: GB - Buyer: Southend City Council - Submission deadline: 2026-11-05 (date) - Original notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48495b05-9676-4453-914d-b587803b13e1 - Source checked: 2026-10-13T12:39:41.246046Z ## Source-backed public facts ```json { "id": "5b0d146c-0567-44bd-a061-bec30b58e73e", "revision": 1, "modifiedAt": "2026-10-13T12:41:08.501617+00:00", "sourceCheckedAt": "2026-10-13T12:39:41.246046Z", "stale": true, "url": "https://zephior.com/tenders/5b0d146c-0567-44bd-a061-bec30b58e73e/southend-flat-conversion-m2627-17", "locale": "en", "title": "Conversion of a flat into two flats in Southend", "summary": "Southend City Council invites suppliers to convert one flat into two flats under notice M2627-17 - FLAT CONVERSION. 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