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title: "Dorset County Museum - Demolition and Site Clearance"
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buyer: "THE DORSET NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY"
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# Dorset County Museum - Demolition and Site Clearance

Buyer: THE DORSET NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb86d09-7c03-4a96-abdb-5d301a1865fe

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## Summary

The Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society is seeking tenders for the "Dorset County Museum - Demolition and Site Clearance" project, classified under the construction work industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by midday on 18th April 2018. The procurement method is a single tender action, which is below threshold, with a contract value estimated at £200,000. The contract period is set to begin on 7th May 2018 and conclude by 10th September 2018, with works to be carried out at the Dorset County Museum located in Dorchester, postcode DT1 1XA.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in demolition or civil engineering, to grow their business by participating in a publicly funded project. Suppliers that can provide expertise in archaeological excavation and temporary structure maintenance will also find this project relevant. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project may be suitable for their capabilities, especially in local contexts where community-oriented approaches can enhance project outcomes.

## Notice

The works include the following: 1. Removal of the contents of the Craft Market buildings to the rear of the Museum. 2. Demolition and removal of the Craft Market down to the underside of the ground slab. 3. Keep for re-use: masonry. 4. Reduce level excavation under archaeological watching brief (archaeologist appointed directly by Employer). 5. Temporary propping to retained structures including design of the temporary propping by the Contractor. 6. On-going monitoring and maintenance of the temporary propping during the archaeological excavation. 7. Temporary viewing platform. Tenders must be submitted to Nick Masters of PGP by Midday on 18th April 2018 at the following address: nickmasters@pgandp.co.uk Additional information: Any problems or queries should be sent to Nick Masters of PGP on: 01305 265977 07970 722409 nickmasters@pgandp.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa17c2f-0ba0-4078-b1d4-e71c028fd3a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 10 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | THE DORSET NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2018 at 12:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa17c2f-0ba0-4078-b1d4-e71c028fd3a3
- 5 Apr 2018 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa17c2f-0ba0-4078-b1d4-e71c028fd3a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa17c2f-0ba0-4078-b1d4-e71c028fd3a3
  6th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.dropbox.com/s/7bdfvzycm0uamag/SPECIFICATION.pdf?dl=0
  Dropbox link to Tender Docs

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