Tender

Royal Naval Cordite Factory Buildings - Access Restriction

NATURAL ENGLAND

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28 Feb 2025 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking to restrict access to certain buildings at the former Royal Naval Cordite Factory in Holton Heath NNR, South West, United Kingdom, through the design and installation of metal shuttering and bars as part of a Design and Build contract. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with quotations required by 23:59 on 28th February 2025 and a contract start date set for 12th March 2025. The contract period will conclude on 31st March 2025. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest" and includes services related to architecture, engineering, and surveying. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, targeting an estimated value of £49,999.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design and building services, particularly those with experience in secure installations for historical or architecturally significant structures. SMEs are specifically noted as suitable candidates for this contract, making it an ideal opportunity for smaller firms to secure a government contract, enhance their portfolio, and gain recognition in the public procurement market. Interested firms should ensure compliance with the requirements stated in the Request for Quotation and engage promptly for any clarifications via the provided contact point.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Naval Cordite Factory Buildings - Access Restriction

Notice Description

Natural England wish to have metal shuttering/ bars, as appropriate, designed, fabricated and installed across the open doorways of buildings at the former Royal Naval Cordite Factory, Holton Heath NNR, to prevent unauthorised access. This is intended to be undertaken as a Design and Build contract. The requirement is to provide a design pack and scope to enable the tender and construction. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to helen.woolley@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 28/02/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to helen.woolley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b992dd40-912d-44d2-87c2-55df5170b3e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Helen Woolley
Contact Email
helen.woolley@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
02080260871

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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