Tender

LSC2203-Refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower

PARLIAMENT UK

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Parliament UK, is focused on the refurbishment of the iconic Elizabeth Tower in London. The tender, titled "LSC2203-Refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower", falls within the construction industry and addresses significant conservation and safety issues identified in this historic structure. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 12:00 noon on 20 July 2016. The contract is valued at £15 million and covers various works including masonry, scaffolding, and lift installation, with the contract period expected to run from 1 January 2017 to 28 February 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and heritage refurbishment, particularly those offering services in scaffolding, masonry, and safety improvements. Companies with expertise in working on historical landmarks will find this tender particularly relevant, as it involves delicate restoration work to preserve a quintessential symbol of British culture. Experienced contractors in lift installations and construction safety enhancements will also be well-positioned to compete for this significant project.

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Notice Title

LSC2203-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. * Structu... Additional information: The Invitation to Tender PQQ will be accessible at the following website http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk To access these documents select the tender reference LSC2203 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the In-Tend helpdesk via email: support@in-tend.com or call +44 (0)20 7219 1600 for further assistance. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this tender prior to the closing date of 12:00 noon 20 July 2016. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRar. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3eee21c-bf69-4027-aaba-f691dc32399f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45212353 - Palace construction work

45223000 - Structures construction work

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work

45262510 - Stonework

45262511 - Stone carving

45262512 - Dressed stonework

45262520 - Bricklaying work

45262521 - Facing brickwork

45262522 - Masonry work

45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

45262700 - Building alteration work

45313100 - Lift installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45442100 - Painting work

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

45442121 - Painting work of structures

45442180 - Repainting work

45442190 - Paint-stripping work

45450000 - Other building completion work

45451000 - Decoration work

45451100 - Ornamentation fitting work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

45454000 - Restructuring work

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARLIAMENT UK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0PW
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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