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Tender for 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable - Reinstatement of Ground Floor Shopfronts, First Floor Windows and the Repair and Reinstatement of Various Historic Architectural Features works to 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable.

DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2023 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dunstable Town Council has awarded a contract for the reinstatement of ground floor shopfronts, first-floor windows, and various historic features on a property located at 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable. The tender, initiated by Capital Developments (London) Ltd., has an estimated contract value of over £200,000. The procurement method is an RIBA Minor Works Building Contract administered by Conception Architects Studio. The tender submission deadline was 29th September 2023, and the contract is set to run for 16 weeks starting from 16th October 2023.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies with proven experience in heritage works, valid insurance cover, compliance with safety regulations, and statutory requirements. Businesses in the construction sector specialising in heritage preservation and restoration are well-suited to compete. The award went to DJ Russell Builders, indicating a potential avenue for similar firms to pursue similar contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tender for 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable - Reinstatement of Ground Floor Shopfronts, First Floor Windows and the Repair and Reinstatement of Various Historic Architectural Features works to 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable.

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest are invited for - Reinstatement of Ground Floor Shopfronts, First Floor Windows and the Repair and Reinstatement of Various Historic Architectural Features works to 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable. Client - Capital Developments (London) Ltd. Contract Administrator - Conception Architects Studio, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1JU Site Address - 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3SA Outline of Proposed Works Works to be carried out under the Dunstable HSHAZ and shall include the reinstatement of traditional historic shopfronts, repair and/or reinstatement of 1st floor windows on both properties, the repair of the front elevation, including the reinstatement of rainwater goods, and historic roofs. Description of Site Number 21-23 is an unlisted property and sits inside the Dunstable Conservation Area. Buildings within this area have in recent decades been characterised with inappropriate post-war modern shopfronts that have distracted from the historic aesthetics of the buildings and the Conservation Area in general. Number 21 & 23 have both been fitted with relatively modern shopfronts, which appear to be obscuring potentially historic details. The 1st floor of number 21 has also been fitted with a large picture window that has also meant that a large section of the historic elevation has been removed. The 1st floor windows at number 23 have been boarded over and will need to be explored to determine their condition. Estimated Contract Value - Over PS200,000.00 Estimated Contract Length - 16 weeks Type of Contract - RIBA Minor Works Building Contract (Administered by Conception Architects Studio) Contractor Requirements Proven experience in Heritage Works Valid Employers Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS10,000,000 Valid Public Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS5,000,000 Experience in complying with CDM 2015 Regulations and approved Safety certification Experience in Statutory Compliance Tenders - To be submitted by post to Conception Architects Studio, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1JU (All tenders to be submitted without reference to the contractors' details on the envelope for disclosure reasons) or by email to enquiries@conceptionarchitects.com along with a construction programme. Tender Submission Date - 29 September 2023 See https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/uncategorized/tender-for-21-23-high-street-south/ for more details and how to apply. Additional information: Description of Site Number 21-23 is an unlisted property and sits inside the Dunstable Conservation Area. Buildings within this area have in recent decades been characterised with inappropriate post-war modern shopfronts that have distracted from the historic aesthetics of the buildings and the Conservation Area in general. Number 21 & 23 have both been fitted with relatively modern shopfronts, which appear to be obscuring potentially historic details. The 1st floor of number 21 has also been fitted with a large picture window that has also meant that a large section of the historic elevation has been removed. The 1st floor windows at number 23 have been boarded over and will need to be explored to determine their condition. Estimated Contract Value - Over PS200,000.00 Estimated Contract Length - 16 weeks Type of Contract - RIBA Minor Works Building Contract (Administered by Conception Architects Studio) Contractor Requirements Proven experience in Heritage Works Valid Employers Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS10,000,000 Valid Public Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS5,000,000 Experience in complying with CDM 2015 Regulations and approved Safety certification Experience in Statutory Compliance Tenders - To be submitted by post to Conception Architects Studio, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1JU (All tenders to be submitted without reference to the contractors' details on the envelope for disclosure reasons) or by email to enquiries@conceptionarchitects.com along with a construction programme. Tender Submission Date - 29 September 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c8de5e-978f-48cb-b7df-ea5efc488217
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RIBA Minor Works Building Contract (Administered by Conception Architects Studio)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 5 Feb 2024 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
DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 1NF
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Further Information

Notice Documents

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