Tender

Leominster Old Priory Stonework

LEOMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:49

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12 Sep 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Leominster Town Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government, is overseeing a procurement process for the "Leominster Old Priory Stonework" project. The tender seeks experienced contractors for stonework repairs at the Old Priory, encompassing both external and internal restoration tasks. The industry category is works, specifically stonework and stone carving, with a project value estimated at GBP 60,000. The open procurement method favours below-threshold competition, and interested bidders must submit their completed proposals by 12:00 PM on Monday, 29th September 2025. This tender update, dated 24th September 2025, emphasises the active status of the procurement stage and highlights the site's unique historical requirements, necessitating a pre-submission site visit at Leominster, UKG11.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in historical renovations, particularly those with prior experience in conducting sensitive restorations at complex sites. The project demands precise craftsmanship, as it involves intricate stone carving and repair work under guidance from Historic England. Firms offering expertise in delivering robust service quality and exhibiting a strong track record in handling similar projects are likely to excel. The tender also prioritises businesses capable of providing comprehensive quality and cost solutions, with specific attention to service delivery and industry experience. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in the UK regions listed, this tender provides a promising avenue for business growth and portfolio expansion in historically significant architectural works.

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Notice Title

Leominster Old Priory Stonework

Notice Description

Leominster Town Council wishes to procure the services of an experienced and appropriately qualified contractor to undertake Stonework repairs at the Old Priory. Works required include: - Repair of external stonework, to include replacement of individual stones (including templating, supply and all carving as required), shelter coat application, DOFF paint removal, raking out and repointing, repairs to a number of window surrounds and carved mullions/transoms. - Internal works, to include repair of stone archway and infilling opening. Full detailed specifications for the work, including site information and drawings, are provided as supporting documents. Works must: - include appropriate lighting, signage and guarding to protect members of the public for the duration of the works and to meet all health and safety legislation. - accommodate the needs of building tenants and be considerate of local residents. - include disposal of all waste material, meeting all legislative guidelines. - ensure that all materials and equipment are appropriately secured at all times to prevent any unauthorized access. - include issuing of all industry standard certificates/warranties for the works. - comply with all Scheduled Monument Consent requirements communicated by the client. - leave the site clean, tidy and ready for use. Please note: a site visit is required prior to the submission of the tender due to the unique nature of the building. Site visits can be arranged by contacting the Town Clerk on townclerk@leominstertowncouncil.gov.uk The successful firm must be able to demonstrate previous experience working on historically sensitive and complex sites. Facilities: public toilets are located at the site, so no additional temporary facilities will be required. Tenderers are: - expected to inspect and examine the site and its surroundings before submitting their tenders - advised to obtain all necessary information which they feel is necessary to submit their tender. It will be a condition of the invitation to tender that the tenderer should not at any time prior to notification of the award of the contract disclose to or otherwise discuss with any other tenderer or any other third party its actual or intended tender price or any approximation of that price. Your indication that you wish to submit a tender will be taken as acceptance of that condition. The client offers no guarantee that the lowest or any tender will be recommended for acceptance or accepted. The client will not be responsible for any cost incurred in the preparation of any tender. All tenderers are to complete sections 4-12 of the supplied RFT document, together with the supplied Schedule of Works costing spreadsheet, and return their submission by Monday 29th September at 12 noon to: stonework@leominstertowncouncil.gov.uk SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - Schedule of Works Costing Spreadsheet (190 Old Priory Stone Repair Schedule of Work Rev C.xlsx) - Detailed Works Specifications and Drawings (Old Priory Stonework Specifications.zip) Addendum: Note regarding new stone - new stone for all internal (stone arch) and external works is to be Corsehill Red Sandstone. Samples to be provided on site for agreement with client and Historic England prior to any ordering of stone. Finish of stones used internally (for stone arch) is to be chiselled, contractor to allow for providing 3 samples of chiselled finish for agreement with client and Historic England (decision will only be made after paint has been removed from existing stone arch, for comparison). Allow for all new external stone to have chiselled finish (all sides) to match in with existing stone (note, rubble walls have general shallow rock-faced appearance, whilst quoins, window reveal/heads/lintels etc have finer dressed appearance); prior to finishing any stones contractor is to provide 3 sample of finished stone for agreement with client and Historic England on site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059315-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

45262510 - Stonework

45262511 - Stone carving

45262512 - Dressed stonework

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEOMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
townclerk@leominstertowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01568 611734

Buyer Location

Locality
LEOMINSTER
Postcode
HR6 8YP
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Leominster East
Westminster Constituency
North Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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