Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting offers for Hartlepool Enterprise Centre (HEC) in Brougham Terrace, an established business centre housing 47 business units. The council is seeking to sell the centre as a going concern with a condition that it continues to operate as a business centre.
The three-storey Victorian former school contains a mix of office and workshop accommodation for start-ups and small businesses. It also has two detached ancillary blocks, a 51-space car park, meeting rooms available for hire, and a café with kitchen facilities and more than 20 covers.
Recent Investment
The centre has undergone significant investment in recent years. A comprehensive refurbishment created a large glazed entrance atrium, and 30 rooftop solar panels were installed.
Councillor Comments
Councillor Rob Darby, Chair of the Council's Housing, Growth and Communities Committee, said the enterprise centre has an important role in providing flexible and accessible premises for new and small businesses. He added the council is looking for a buyer who recognises the centre's potential and can build on existing achievements while ensuring it continues to serve Hartlepool's business community.
How to Bid
Interested parties have until 12 noon on Friday 27 November to submit bids. Offers should be made using the tender form available on the council website. Completed forms should be returned in a sealed envelope marked "Tender in Respect of Hartlepool Enterprise Centre" to the Chief Executive, Hartlepool Borough Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool TS24 8AY.
To arrange a viewing or for further information, contact Gerard Darby on (01429) 523208 or email gerard.darby@hartlepool.gov.uk. Further details about the property and terms of sale are available on the council website.
