This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Tender

07 Jul 2017 at 01:00

Planning

05 May 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Dean Castle Restoration Project, managed by East Ayrshire Council, is a public procurement undertaking in the works category, with a total budget of £5.2 million. Located in Kilmarnock, Scotland, the project aims to restore the stonework of the castle buildings and modernise internal exhibition areas. The procurement process follows a selective method under a restricted procedure. Significant dates include the contract award on 12 November 2018, with a contract value of approximately £3.35 million signed on 12 November 2018, and the completion of the tender stage earlier on 8 August 2017.

This project presents substantial opportunities for construction firms and related businesses, particularly those specialising in heritage restoration and conservation. Companies with expertise in stonework, internal refurbishments, and those interested in community engagements or apprenticeship programmes would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The successful contractor is expected to contribute to local employment and learning initiatives, aligning with the council's commitment to community benefits and sustainable development practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS-17-44 - Dean Castle Restoration Project (16-087-SC-SF)

Notice Description

The Project is being funded from an overall budget allocation of 5.2 million GBP funded from various sources including Historic Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund and East Ayrshire Council. The project comprises the essential stonework restoration to the external fabric of the Castle buildings, internal modernisation and re-display of museum collections and exhibition areas. The funding will also support a range of apprenticeship and learning programmes around the stonework restoration and collection conservation aspects of the project. Works will be subject to strict conservation principles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Project is being funded from an overall budget allocation of 5.2 million GBP funded from various sources including Historic Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund and East Ayrshire Council. The project comprises the essential stonework restoration to the external fabric of the Castle buildings, internal modernisation and re-display of museum collections and exhibition areas. The funding will also support a range of apprenticeship and learning programmes around the stonework restoration and collection conservation aspects of the project. Works will be subject to strict conservation principles. Scheme design has currently reached the end of RIBA Plan of Work 2013 stage 3, and the project has progressed to Historic Scotland Arch 3 stage. Building warrant, planning permission and listed building consent is the responsibility of the Council and will be in place prior to contract start date. The Works relate to the refurbishment of the existing Keep, Palace, Gatehouse, Covered Walkway, Courtyard and former Laundry found at the rear of the complex. A programme of works of up to 4 years to the noted buildings is envisaged with sectional completion. The external building refurbishment will require the installation of free standing contractor designed scaffolding facilitating a safe working environment limiting the impact of climate. It is anticipated that the existing cement pointing will be removed and reinstated with lime mortar. External works will also include roofing, guttering, rot repairs, drainage, courtyard refurbishment and provision of small sensory garden. Internal refurbishment is required to the noted buildings including mechanical and electrical works with minor asbestos removal. The noted works will include the provision of new display cabinets. An interpretive display scheme is planned outwith this contract but will require access and service provision. Protection and security will be required for retained artefacts within the buildings. The educational and cultural aspect of the project requires the employment of masonry apprentices and public display of construction crafts. Interface will be required with the Principal Designer and design team including the Clerk of Works and appointed specialist stone and lime mortar Quality Control assessor.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494456
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,354,802 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Central Building Contractors (Glasgow) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282122
    PS-17-44 (16-087-SC-SF) - Dean Castle Restoration Project (16-087) - The Dean Castle project sits with the context of the recently awarded Dean Castle Country Park 'Parks for People' funding that will redesign the park in line with the research and conclusions developed in the Conservation Management Plan (CMP). The vision for the Dean Castle and Country Park Development Project is to create a 5 star visitor attraction, helping to maximise the opportunities for visitors to participate in, appreciate and value their local heritage.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288873
    PS-17-44 - Dean Castle Restoration Project (16-087-SC-SF) - The Project is being funded from an overall budget allocation of 5.2 million GBP funded from various sources including Historic Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund and East Ayrshire Council. The project comprises the essential stonework restoration to the external fabric of the Castle buildings, internal modernisation and re-display of museum collections and exhibition areas. The funding will also support a range of apprenticeship and learning programmes around the stonework restoration and collection conservation aspects of the project. Works will be subject to strict conservation principles.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338327
    PS-17-44 - Dean Castle Restoration Project (16-087-SC-SF) - The Project is being funded from an overall budget allocation of 5.2 million GBP funded from various sources including Historic Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund and East Ayrshire Council. The project comprises the essential stonework restoration to the external fabric of the Castle buildings, internal modernisation and re-display of museum collections and exhibition areas. The funding will also support a range of apprenticeship and learning programmes around the stonework restoration and collection conservation aspects of the project. Works will be subject to strict conservation principles.

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