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Hertford Castle External Decoration - windows, doors, guttering and RWPs

HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertford Town Council has initiated a tender for the external decoration of Hertford Castle, a Grade I listed building. The project involves painting and decoration work on windows, doors, guttering, and rainwater pipes (RWPs), including the removal of vegetation and condition reporting of guttering and RWPs. Additional tasks include paint removal, stabilisation, and repainting of the main entrance stone lobby, stonework stabilisation at the rear entrance, and repair and re-graining of the main door. The procurement status is active, with the deadline for tender submissions set at midday on Friday, 28th February 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1st March 2025 and end on 31st May 2025. The project falls under the "Painting and glazing work" category, with a budget range from £5,000 to £25,000, and follows an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in historical building restorations and decorative works, particularly those experienced with Grade I listed properties. The requirement for comprehensive health and safety competency and skilled decorators suggests that businesses with certified and experienced professionals in historical conservation and maintenance will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the project's suitability for smaller enterprises. Providing detailed sustainability commitments and references from similar previous works will enhance a bidder's prospects, making this an excellent growth opportunity for companies with a track record in heritage conservation and decorative craftsmanship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hertford Castle External Decoration - windows, doors, guttering and RWPs

Notice Description

External decorative works are to be carried out at the Grade I listed Castle, encompassing windows, doors, guttering and rainwater pipes (RWPs). The scope also includes vegetation removal around these elements and condition reporting of guttering and RWPs. Prices must include all equipment to work from height for the duration of the works. Work also includes: Main entrance stone lobby requires paint removal, stabilization and repainting in white, while the rear entrance from the main lawn needs stonework stabilization. Main door requires repair, draft proofing and re-graining. All works must be conducted in accordance with conservation requirements for the Grade I listed status. Tender documentation should include a statement regarding the environmental sustainability commitments of your company in relation to this contract. Tender document should evidence that the company has necessary Health and Safety competency and guarantee that ALL decorators / craftsperson's are skilled in their job roles and have the right equipment and tools to work safely. The Town Council will require references. Please supply full contact details of at least two clients where you have undertaken this work previously, ideally to a historic building. On contract award, the successful tendered is to a provide schedule of work and timescales . Your returned tender document must be returned by Midday, Friday 28th February 2025 via email to: nick.kirby@hertford.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4addaf4e-b482-4fe4-9977-db840e9146e8
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45440000 - Painting and glazing work

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 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
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG14 1HR
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

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