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Fire Upgrading and General Upgrading to the MT Building at Fort Cumberland (Open) - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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19 Sep 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has awarded a contract to T Coleborn & Son Ltd for the fire and general upgrading of the MT Building at Fort Cumberland. The project, with a total value of £791,577.87, involves various works including the installation of fire dampers, firestopping, and upgrading of fire doors, as well as minor electrical upgrades, alterations to WC layout, and partial re-roofing. Fort Cumberland, a Scheduled Monument and a Grade II* listed site, requires specific listed building consent, which has already been submitted to Portsmouth City Council. The contract period is from 23rd September 2024 to 4th April 2025. This falls under the industry category of building construction works and historical building preservation services and follows an open procurement procedure. Relevant CPV codes include 45210000, 92522000, and 92522200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in building construction and preservation, especially those specialising in historical sites. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria highlight support for these entities. The nature of the work, requiring specialist skills in preservation and building services, makes it a lucrative opportunity for companies experienced in managing and executing complex restoration and construction projects. By successfully competing for this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios with high-profile work, potentially leading to further government contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Fire Upgrading and General Upgrading to the MT Building at Fort Cumberland (Open) - AWARD

Notice Description

The project consists of various works to the MT Building, set within the wider context of Fort Cumberland. Although the MT building is not independantly listed and doesn't fall within the scheduling of Fort Cumberland, the external fabric of the MT building is subject to listed buiding consent as the building is in the curtiledge of the Fort. Fort Cumberland is a Scheduled Monument and a Grade II* listed building. A listed building application for the external works of this project has already been submitted to Portsmouth City Council planning office. The evaluation date is advised as the 17th January 2024. Works include: fire upgrading works including installation of fire dampers, firestopping, upgrading of fire doors; minor upgrades to electrical installation; alterations to the layout of the existing WC's; relocation of fume cupboard space; merging of two rooms into one, that will require an upgrade to the rooms air conditioning system; internal decoration and upgrading of finishes; internal repairs; partial re-roofing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe53ee83-5e5e-4296-be67-1df0b69bd9e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

71315000 - Building services

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£791,577 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 4 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

T COLEBORN & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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