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Skeleton Preparation Laboratory Alterations & Refurbishment [NP 286] - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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16 May 2025 at 11:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract to PickEverard for the "Skeleton Preparation Laboratory Alterations & Refurbishment" project, classified under the CPV code 45212350 for buildings of particular historical or architectural interest. This procurement falls within the industry category of architectural and related services and involves updating the Skeleton Preparation Building to meet current safety standards and improve its functionality. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure under a selective method. This award, marked as complete, follows the tender period which ended on 28 April 2025, with the contract period set from 18 May 2025 to 30 June 2026. The procurement focuses on works, indicating the nature of the activities to be carried out.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural design and refurbishment, particularly those with expertise in working on projects of historical significance. The project requirements call for a comprehensive understanding of laboratory safety standards and infrastructure solutions, making it ideal for firms specialising in design and construction management with the capacity to handle complex refurbishments. Although the procurement is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it still offers a platform for collaborating with Historic England and a chance to showcase skills in delivering comprehensive and compliant refurbishment solutions within historical contexts, potentially leading to further engagements in similar sectors or with prestigious heritage organisations in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skeleton Preparation Laboratory Alterations & Refurbishment [NP 286] - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England are seeking to engage the services of a suitably qualified design team to develop and deliver a scheme to update the existing the Skeleton Preparation Building (often referred to the as the Skel Prep), to meet current safety requirements for laboratories working with flammable and explosive chemicals, to improve current working areas within the existing building, consider suitable storage facilities for flammable/explosive chemicals and staff amenities. Working through the RIBA stages, the design team will be expected to consider options(maximum of 3), which can then be developed through to a final design solution. This will then be fully designed, procured and delivered by the design team. The design team, led by the Lead consultant will be expected to manage the cost of the proposed solution within the stated project budget, providing cost checks at each RIBA Stage gateway' including a suitably detailed report and cost update. The design team will work with the HE Project Manager and Skel Prep's team to review and identify all the needs of the project and factor these into their proposals which can then be developed into a deliverable project of work. Allowance should be made to develop Room Data Sheets for each room/space. The expectation is that the scheme will be fully designed and specified with no contractor design portion unless agreed in writing with the Project Manager. The success of this project will be the delivery of an up-to-date Skeleton Preparation Laboratory that maximises the use of the existing building, meets all current safety and welfare requirements, providing efficient use of space with suitable storage to meet the needs of the end users, including space to house existing equipment, installing an efficient and effective building services solution that includes power, data, UPS and heating and is delivered within the project time scales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e366b1cf-45c8-4aa1-b79c-ff32e6d0db3f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,535 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICKEVERARD

Further Information

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