Tender

Museum Building Repairs and Accessible WC

WHITSTABLE COMMUNITY MUSEUM AND GALLERY

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Tender

14 Sep 2023 at 07:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Whitstable Community Museum and Gallery, under the direction of Clague Architects, is inviting tenders for the project titled "Museum Building Repairs and Accessible WC." The project involves repair and improvement work on various buildings dating back to around 1890, which are grade II listed. The deadline for tender submissions is Monday 2nd October 2023 at 5:00pm. The contract period is scheduled to run from November 1st, 2023, to March 31st, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a contract value of £150,000, and the primary procurement category is works.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in the repair of historic buildings to showcase their capabilities. Companies looking to compete should demonstrate experience in delivering similar-scale projects to public buildings, preferably listed structures, within the last five years. The project requires detailed cost breakdowns and evidence of scheduling capabilities to complete the work by March 2024. Communication skills and risk assessment capabilities are also crucial for successful completion. Small and medium-sized businesses are particularly suited for this tender opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Museum Building Repairs and Accessible WC

Notice Description

Whitstable Museum is part of Canterbury City Council's museums service, but is operated and funded by Whitstable Community Museum & Gallery charity (Reg. 1171101), which is an Arts Council England accredited museum in its own right. The charity has obtained an Arts Council England MEND grant to repair part of the museum fabric, under the direction of Clague Architects. Planning permission has been obtained. The various buildings were brick built around 1890 and are grade II listed. The architect's plans provide the detailed description of works required and scale of work. Repair and improvement work will include: Repair of brick west wall, pointing and damp prevention. Removal of concrete at wall base to insert sub-floor ventilation. Removal of lowered ceiling in Maritime Hall to reveal apex roof and original 1890 wood roof trusses. Roof structure possibly to be improved by additional purlins if required. Install insulation at rafter level. Resolving damp from earth floor by reducing earth height, introduce vapour barrier, repair joists and reinstate wood plank floor. Insulation to walls, floor and roof as required, reinstate skirting. Install internal MgO wall board. Repair Kent Peg roof cover to Peter Cushing Hall, insulate roof. Rebuild small flat-roof extension, install kitchenette. Install wheelchair accessible WC. Install new external fire door. Reinstate all wiring, alarm systems and pipework as specified. Redecorate all internal and any external surfaces to good quality. Museum lighting in two rooms (option) Heating and ventilation improvements TBA (option) How to apply: Respond by email to admin@whitstablemuseum.org Date Monday 2nd October 2023, by 5:00pm. Additional information: Required Information / Selection Criteria Provide evidence of your expertise in the repair of historic buildings. Explain the work for which you will use in-house employed staff and the work that will require sub-contracting. Name your sub-contractors and provide evidence the quality of their work. Provide three references for similar scale work you have delivered as principal contractor to similar public buildings, preferably listed, completed in the last five years, with a name, position, email and phone contacts. Provide detailed costing for the project broken down into the above sections. Be aware that there are other costs to be covered by the budget including architect, surveys and fees. Explain how you will schedule the work in order to complete the work within the set timescale (March 2024) so that the museum can fully reopen. Explain how you will communicate with the client and architect and how you will deal with unexpected challenges during construction. Provide your risk assessment and method statement for the project, based on the technical specifications provided. Provide certificates of insurance. Provide your Health and Safety Policy. Selection Method Contractors may contact admin@whitstablemuseum.org with questions before submission date. Please note that the museum is operated by volunteers and an immediate response may not be possible. Depending on the scale of response, after closing date we will invite building contractors that have provided evidence of quality, timing and best value to site meetings to refine their understanding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f42b290-3a70-445a-b642-7208d919ca55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4662fe7f-f928-4621-94a2-ca4fb048dce5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 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
WHITSTABLE COMMUNITY MUSEUM AND GALLERY
Contact Name
Peter Banbury
Contact Email
admin@whitstablemuseum.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITSTABLE
Postcode
CT5 1DB
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Gorrell
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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