Tender

Repair and Renovation of Corn Exchange Clocktower

DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 10:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorchester Town Council has initiated a tender process titled "Repair and Renovation of Corn Exchange Clocktower" under the construction industry category. This project is located in Dorchester, United Kingdom, and is currently at the tender stage. Key activities include repairs to the lead spire, roof timbers, structural metalwork, and replacement of external and internal stonework. The tender, valued at £150,000 (gross £180,000), is open for submissions until 12th June 2026. The contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method is a below threshold open competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for construction companies with experience in renovation and structural work, particularly those skilled in traditional materials like lime mortar. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality workmanship in heritage conservation will find this contract appealing. The open competition method allows for broader participation, making it ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Interested parties should ensure readiness for electronic submissions, directed to the contact point at Dorchester Town Council for expressions of interest and required documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repair and Renovation of Corn Exchange Clocktower

Notice Description

Dorchester Town Council are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified construction companies to provide construction services. The scope of service withing the works for repairs and renovation of the clocktower: - Repairs to the lead spire. - Repairs to rafter ends, roof timbers, bell chamber floor and structural metalwork. - Repairs and replacement to facing stonework externally and internally, in lime mortar. - Repairs/replacement and addition of rainwater goods. - Repair/strengthening to bell fastenings. - Restoration of clock, clockdials, and bells with specialist subcontractors. Associated works and scaffolding (scaffolding design provided).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050216-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1JF
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
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
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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