Notice Information
Notice Title
Refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower
Notice Description
The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and The Corporate Officer of The House of Commons are undertaking key internal conservation and refurbishment works to the Elizabeth Tower, including waterproofing and addressing condensation problems as well as modernising the building to improve standards in safety, access and visitor and workspace facilities. Completed in 1856, the Elizabeth Tower was constructed using 2600 cubic metres of brick and 850 cubic metres of stone, all of which were transported to Westminster by river. Designed by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin, it took over 13 years to build. Renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012, to honour the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it is regularly featured in popular culture and is one of the most photographed landmarks in the world. Background & Works to Date To ensure that the UK's most famous clock continues to keep time, specialist teams carry out regular maintenance and adjustments to the Great Clock. However, it has now been over 31 years since the last extensive works were carried out to maintain the Elizabeth Tower. Problems have been identified with the clock hands, mechanism and pendulum, which need to be dealt with immediately to ensure that the clock can continue to work properly. Identified areas of concern include cracks in masonry, leaks, erosion, and rusting of metalwork. There is a risk that if not addressed shortly the clock may fail or fabric problems may become acute. In addition, the Tower needs to be brought in line with fire prevention guidance and health and safety measures for staff and visitors need to be improved. In order to provide a better means of emergency evacuation, a lift will also be installed inside the tower, which will also provide access for maintenance. The last significant conservation work was completed in 1983-85. This involved the cleaning and repair of the stone, painting and gilding works and repairs to the cast iron roof. The structure was stabilised in 1995/96 as a result of works carried out to the Jubilee Line. Parts of the clock mechanism were serviced in 2007, but other areas haven't been overhauled in over 25 years. Project Objectives * Work to prevent the clock mechanism from failing * Addressing problems caused by decay to the fabric of the building. * Health & safety and fire safety improvements, including installation of a lift. * Enhanced energy efficiency through modern lighting of the tower face and other measures. Overall the project's aim is to conserve the Tower for future generations. The scope of this project includes: * Facilitating Works to the Clock (Servicing of the Clock Mechanism to be carried out by Parliamentary Estates Clock Mechanics). * Scaffolding/Access. * Redecoration of the Cast Iron Roofs. * Refurbishment of the Ayrton Light. * Refurbishment of the Clock Faces and Hands. * Stonework Repair. * Structural Repairs and Waterproofing. * Installation of a Lift. * Internal refurbishment.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd251fc8-6b5d-472f-8653-4e326388fe5b
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
45000000 - Construction work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £15,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £27,904,057 £10M-£100M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Oct 20178 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 26 May 2017Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 28 Sep 20178 years ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 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
- HOUSE OF LORDS
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- ppcs@parliament.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JA
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- TLI London
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd251fc8-6b5d-472f-8653-4e326388fe5b
12th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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