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Heritage Construction Partner and Contractor: Structural and Fabric Repair Works to Toneworks, Wellington. Documents available from https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 14:39

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is seeking a specialist conservation and heritage contractor for structural and fabric repair works at the Toneworks site in Wellington. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically focused on roofing and structural repairs, preservation of historical buildings, and related services. The tender, identified by the code ERFX1001415, has entered the awards stage, with Corbel Conservation Ltd named as the successful bidder. The contract extends from 17 March 2025 until 31 March 2027, under an open procurement method, with a value of £4,800,000. The project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and heritage preservation, particularly those experienced in repair and refurbishment of historical sites. The open procedure allows for competition above the threshold, encouraging participation from both SMEs and larger organisations. By engaging in the collaborative Pre-construction Services Agreement phase, businesses can influence the project's design and implementation strategies, fostering innovation in heritage restoration. Specialists in structural repairs, roofing, and historical site preservation are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, potentially leading to substantial growth prospects through involvement in a high-profile project with Somerset Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heritage Construction Partner and Contractor: Structural and Fabric Repair Works to Toneworks, Wellington. Documents available from https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint an extensively experienced specialist conservation and heritage contractor to assist in the design, and to potentially deliver, the next phases of work associated with the repair of the Toneworks site. The Services and Works are primarily focused on roofing and structural repairs: Package 1 - Structural Repairs in Areas T and R Package 2 - Roofing Repairs in Areas Q, R and S Package 3 - Roofing Repairs in Areas X and W and minor works in V Package 4 - Repairs in Areas F, G, H and J Package 5 - Bringing services into the Site All works are subject to the receipt of sufficient funding. The detail of the current funding position is set out in the Procurement Documents. Due to the complexities of the site the full scope and methodology of the required Works have not been fully formed and will be finalised collaboratively by the project team and the Contractor during the period of the Pre-construction Services Agreement (PCSA). The Pre-construction Services can broadly be considered to be those required to contribute to the development of the designs to RIBA stage 4 The Contractor will work constructively and collaboratively with the Professional Team on an open book basis during the PCSA to develop the design of the repairs, the construction methodology and the contract sums for the Repair Works. Some elements of the structural repairs to building Q and area T/R are however largely defined. A specification has been prepared in advance for these elements and bidders are required to price for these works. The PCSA contract will commence as soon as possible after appointment of the Contractor in February 2025 and conclude within 4 weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dda0a60-1c13-480d-aec0-c672ac509b4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fab1458-c6b2-4dfb-a90e-9096653e7217
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45212352 - Industrial monument construction work

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45261910 - Roof repair

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORBEL CONSERVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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