Planning

Concrete War Memorial Restoration

WIRKSWORTH TOWN COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 14:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Concrete War Memorial Restoration" project is planned by Wirksworth Town Council, focusing on restoration work in the heritage sector. The project, located in Bolehill, Wirksworth, falls under the industry category of restoration work. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 1st September 2026. This restoration project, valued at £18,500, will be carried out under an open procedure, with a future notice date set for 1st March 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in historical or restoration work. Companies experienced in delicate repairs and reproducing historical features will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The project encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering inclusivity and potential for diverse contributions in preserving historical sites. Businesses in the construction and heritage restoration sectors will be particularly equipped to leverage this project to expand their portfolio and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concrete War Memorial Restoration

Notice Description

Restoration work to the concrete war memorial in Bolehill, Wirksworth. The memorial requires new rain gulleys and delicate repairs to the pediment and other areas to carefully reproduce the colour, texture, profiles and lettering of the monument. The memorial is unusual in being made of early concrete (c 1920s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6dc93b3-798d-45a0-9bb9-218983070c77
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRKSWORTH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
April Fussell
Contact Email
enquiries@wirksworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01629 823408

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 4EU
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Wirksworth
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

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