Award

Kettering Library and Art Gallery Roof Replacement

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 13:53

TenderAmendment

01 Nov 2024 at 11:01

TenderAmendment

15 Oct 2024 at 08:02

TenderAmendment

11 Oct 2024 at 13:05

Planning

28 Aug 2024 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of the Kettering Library and Art Gallery roofs to Messenger Construction Ltd. This project involves significant repairs to the Grade II listed buildings located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the tender initially published on 11th October 2024 and the contracting period scheduled from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2026. As of 17th April 2025, the award has been made, and the total value of the contract stands at £3,600,000 GBP, with the awarded contract valued at £2,551,164.36 GBP. The roofs of the library and art gallery, made from Collyweston stone slate, are critically in need of replacement due to their deterioration and historical significance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage construction works, particularly those with experience in handling Collyweston stone slates, erecting complex scaffolding, and ensuring water-tight conditions during repairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this a lucrative venture, given the project's allowance for SMEs in the suitability criteria. The intricate nature of the work, involving both craftsmanship and detailed project management, makes it ideal for firms with a proven track record in maintaining and restoring heritage sites. This contract not only contributes to business growth but also plays a significant role in retaining the historical integrity of the Kettering Library and Art Gallery buildings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kettering Library and Art Gallery Roof Replacement

Notice Description

For the full suite of tender documents and to submit your completed application please go to - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter known as the Council) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to replace the Grade II listed Kettering Library and Art Gallery roofs and associated works. Kettering Library roof is in parts over 120 years old. The library and attached Art Gallery are Grade II listed buildings and as the owner NNC has a duty to maintain and repair them. The library roof is made of Collyweston stone slate. A new condition survey of the roof has been obtained through heritage architects, which provides evidence that the roof needs to be completely replaced. The Collyweston stone needs to be replaced like for like, and given the nature of how it is constructed, it is recommended to be undertaken during dry conditions. This requires the library building to be made water tight through a tent canopy, which in turn necessitates a complex scaffold being erected and retained in place throughout the duration of the roof replacement works. The Art Gallery and flat roofs on the Library are all deteriorating and will be replaced as part of this project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c568f6-a4a4-4d65-ba52-208b20d166bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,551,164 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 15 May 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 3000

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MESSENGER CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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