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Clitheroe Castle Keep Structural Repairs

Ribble Valley Borough Council

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17 Jul 2025 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ribble Valley Borough Council is overseeing a tender process for the "Clitheroe Castle Keep Structural Repairs," aiming to preserve the historic Norman Keep, a Grade 1 Listed Building and Scheduled Monument. This procurement falls under the industry category related to 'Historical monument or memorial construction work,' and is situated in Clitheroe, United Kingdom (region UKD46). The tendering phase is active, and interested parties must submit their bids via post by 14:00 on 15th August 2025. The completion of the structural repairs contract is slated from 29th September 2025 to 24th April 2026, with a gross contract value of £756,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for contractors with expertise in historical monument repairs and listed building renovations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience are well-suited to compete, especially those that have previously handled projects involving historical methods and materials, such as lime mortar works. With a procurement approach of open, below-threshold competition, businesses have the opportunity to showcase their quality and cost-effectiveness in their bids, evaluated with a 70% focus on cost and 30% on quality. Successful contractors will need compliance with various evaluation criteria, emphasising financial stability, technical capability, health and safety standards, insurance adequacy, and more.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clitheroe Castle Keep Structural Repairs

Notice Description

Clitheroe Castle Keep is a Norman Keep and is a Grade 1 Listed Building and a Scheduled Monument. The keep stands on a prominent outcrop of rock which forms a natural motte. The Keep and associated museum are accessed either via steep stone steps up from the entrance to the castle grounds, or by a tarmac drive leading to the Museum, Keep and other buildings. A structural conservation survey was undertaken in 2023 concluding works were required to preserve the openings, wall head, spiral staircase and delaminated quoins. It is the conservation work identified in this survey that forms the basis of the works required in this tender opportunity. As the Keep is a scheduled monument consent the works must be carried out by suitably experienced contractors and signed off by competent persons. Ordnance Survey co-ordinates for the Keep are : Easting 374244, Northing 441692.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040784-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45212354 - Castle construction work

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLITHEROE
Postcode
BB7 2RA
Postcode Area
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire
Local Authority
Ribble Valley
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

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