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Stage 1 of 2 Pre-Qualification for St Nicholas Church Arundel South Aisle Roof Repair

VALLIS & HALL CONSERVATION ARCHITECTS

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26 Jun 2026 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Vallis & Hall Conservation Architects, is for the pre-qualification phase of a two-stage tender for the repair of the south aisle roof of St Nicholas Church in Arundel, a Grade I listed building. The process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline of 10th July 2026 for pre-qualification questionnaire submissions. The contract is set to begin on 21st September 2026 and end on 26th February 2027, with a total value estimated at £250,000. This falls under the industry category of roofing works. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, aimed at shortlisting qualified contractors with experience in historic and ecclesiastical building conservation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs with expertise in conservation works, particularly those experienced in sand-cast lead work and oak rafter repairs. Businesses that have a robust understanding of conservation methods and can demonstrate high-quality craftsmanship will find this tender particularly appealing. Companies successful in the pre-qualification stage will be invited to submit a full tender, offering a pathway to growth through high-profile restoration work. Given the specialised nature of the project, it is best suited to firms with a track record in similar projects and those that can effectively meet the specific requirements outlined in the pre-qualification questionnaire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stage 1 of 2 Pre-Qualification for St Nicholas Church Arundel South Aisle Roof Repair

Notice Description

This notice is for participation in the pre-qualification selection process as the first stage for a competitive tender. The outcome of the PQQ process shall be a shortlist of 4-5 top scoring contractors. The works are to carry out the replacement of a lead roof to the south aisle the Grade I listed St Nicholas Church in Arundel. Associated works will include conservation repairs to the oak roof structure and box gutters, repointing adjacent flint walls, repairs and redecoration to cast iron rainwater goods and associated scaffolding for internal and external access. Please complete the attached questionnaire and return by 12pm on Friday 10th July to graeme@vallisandhall.com Additional information: The outcome of the pre-qualification process shall be to generate at a shortlist of 4-5 contractors to be invited to the second stage and submit tenders for the works. The shortlist shall be established from the highest scoring contractors using the qualification criteria set out within the questionnaire. The information supplied will be checked for completeness and compliance with the instructions before responses are evaluated. Failure to provide the required information, make a satisfactory response to any question, or supply documentation referred to in responses, within the specified timescale, may mean that you are not invited to participate further. In the event that none of the responses are deemed satisfactory, St Nicholas Parochial Church Council ("The Employer") reserves the right to terminate the procurement and where appropriate re-advertise the procurement. You should be explicit and comprehensive in your responses to this PQQ as this will be the single source of information on which responses will be scored and ranked. The Employer expressly reserves the right to request you to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information provided in response to the requests set out in this PQQ. The Employer may seek independent financial and market advice to validate information declared, or to assist in the evaluation. Please note that the most important aspect is experience of similar work on historic and ecclesiastical buildings, an understanding of conservation philosophy and good craftsmanship. Sand cast lead work and oak rafter conservation repairs are to be carried out so a true understanding of these materials must be demonstrated. The Employer may disqualify you if you fail to: 1. Provide a satisfactory response to any questions in the PQQ or inadequately or incorrectly complete any question or have not provided the required information; 2. Submit your completed PQQ before the deadline The potential providers who are not disqualified in accordance with the above grounds shall be evaluated on the qualification criteria. This takes into account the economic and financial standing of participants and experience of conservation works demonstration technical knowledge and quality of the work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd81ca4-a60d-4e4e-88df-38a95abd377f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44112400 - Roof

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-6 months
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
VALLIS & HALL CONSERVATION ARCHITECTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 8TX
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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