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21 Jul 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Ripon City Council is seeking bids for the "Ripon Town Hall Front Facade Conservation Works" aimed at repairing and redecorating the Grade II* listed building's facade. This tender, currently in the active tender stage, falls under the works category and is specifically looking for conservation expertise within the public authority sub-central government sector. Located in Ripon, UK, interested parties must submit their tenders by email no later than 12:00 noon on 7 August 2026. The project entails various conservation and repainting tasks requiring skilled handling of historical facades, as well as pre-construction surveys and detailed planning submissions.

The opportunity presented by this tender is significant for businesses specialising in historical building conservation, facade work, and related restoration services. Companies keen on expanding their portfolio in the refurbishment of heritage sites stand to benefit, particularly those with experience and capacity to act as Principal Contractors under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Suitable businesses will be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the technical and insurance requirements outlined by Ripon City Council, including the provision of references for similar projects. This tender presents a lucrative growth avenue for SMEs equipped with the necessary expertise in working on listed buildings.

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Notice Title

Ripon Town Hall Front Facade Conservation Works

Notice Description

Ripon City Council is seeking an experienced conservation contractor to undertake interim, non-abortive conservation repairs and breathable redecoration to the principal front facade of the Grade decoration II* listed Ripon Town Hall, Market Place South, Ripon HG4 1DD. The base quotation is for work to the full height of the principal facade. The required work includes: pre-construction surveys and information needed to support the Council's planning and listed building consent applications; suitable full-height access scaffolding, hoarding, protection and associated permits; representative trials of conservation-led coating-removal and cleaning methods; removal of defective paint and other unsuitable coatings to the agreed extent; compatible lime-based render, stucco, mortar and other localised fabric repairs; application of a suitable breathable mineral coating system; preparation and redecoration of the three first-floor balcony railings; sensitive cleaning and any necessary localised conservation of the painted decorative frieze; and completion records, photographs and maintenance information. A separately priced alternative is required for limiting the work to the lower level of the facade, from pavement level to the underside of the first-floor string course. This is an alternative scope and not a separate lot or additional contract. Ripon City Council will prepare, submit and pay for the necessary planning and listed building consent applications. The appointed contractor must provide the proposed methods, materials, product information, drawings and other information reasonably required to support those applications. Physical work may commence only after the necessary consents have been obtained and the Council has issued a written instruction to proceed. The contractor must propose a realistic construction programme and the earliest safe, consented and seasonally appropriate mobilisation date. Please enquire for full tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cff7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068748-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45442180 - Repainting work

45442190 - Paint-stripping work

45443000 - Facade work

45451000 - Decoration work

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 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
RIPON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RIPON
Postcode
HG4 1DD
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Ripon Minster & Moorside
Westminster Constituency
Skipton and Ripon

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