--- title: "Alterations, Repairs and Refurbishments at Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04fb469e-1028-4f5f-a7af-e08ff08431c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04fb469e-1028-4f5f-a7af-e08ff08431c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04fb469e-1028-4f5f-a7af-e08ff08431c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04fb469e-1028-4f5f-a7af-e08ff08431c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-04" --- # Alterations, Repairs and Refurbishments at Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04fb469e-1028-4f5f-a7af-e08ff08431c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04fb469e-1028-4f5f-a7af-e08ff08431c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04fb469e-1028-4f5f-a7af-e08ff08431c6.json) ## Summary The Dover District Council is currently seeking to appoint a suitable contractor for the comprehensive alterations, repairs, and refurbishments at Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu. This project, classified under the 'Museum construction work' industry category, aims to revitalise the Grade 1 listed building as a cultural venue and community hub. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest and completed Standard Selection Questionnaires set for 12:00 PM on 4th November 2021. The contract is valued at £7,500,000 and is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 30th November 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and refurbishment firms, particularly those with expertise in historical building conservation and cultural venue development. Businesses focused on museum construction, historical monument restoration, and creating visitor attractions would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this project, companies can contribute to the regeneration of Dover while showcasing their skills in preserving and enhancing architectural heritage. ## Notice Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor for the alterations, repairs and refurbishment at Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu. The aim of the project is to 'reawaken this gothic fantasy' by creating a thriving and resilient cultural venue and reopen the building to visitors and the community. The project will place the Maison Dieu back at the heart of the Dover community, restore its position as an international stepping stone and act as an anchor for Dover's regeneration. The proposed works are summarised as follows:- * Conservation of Grade 1 listed building and a Scheduled Monument, parts of which are at risk of serious deterioration. * Creation of a new cultural venue and visitor attraction which includes, new welcoming visitor entrance and lift installation, opening the Stone Hall to the public to provide interpretation and communicate and engage the public with the history of the building and Dover. * Revealing and recreating the significant Burges decorative scheme. * Creation of new high quality self-catering accommodation and storage over three floors in the Mayor's Parlour suite. * Providing new WC's, cloakrooms, kitchen (with new lift provision) and other back of house facilities to improve the way that the building functions for visitors. The works have been designed to allow for independent use of the Stone Hall and Connaught Hall and the separate use of other spaces, such as the Council Chamber. * General updating of all services installations throughout the building. * 'Shell & Core' works to the Old Gaol to provide a new cafe unit for a third party to fit-out and operate. Expressions of Interest and completed Standard Selection Questionnaires (SSQ) are to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by no later then 12:00PM 4th November 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c089f30b-f178-4f25-beb8-f2d59e709029 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT16 3PJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Dover | | Electoral ward | Whitfield | | Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212313 - Museum construction work - 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest ## Release History - 4 Oct 2021 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c089f30b-f178-4f25-beb8-f2d59e709029 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c089f30b-f178-4f25-beb8-f2d59e709029 4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.dover.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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