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title: "Whitby Abbey site improvements - Building Works"
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# Whitby Abbey site improvements - Building Works

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e609ada-6930-49be-961e-e3f134c5033b

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## Summary

The English Heritage-Estates is seeking bids for the "Whitby Abbey site improvements - Building Works" project, aimed at enhancing the area's appeal as a heritage site. This project falls under the industry category of restoration work and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11th May 2018. The budget for this contract is estimated between £700,000 and £800,000, and the contract period is expected to run from 5th November 2018 to 22nd March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and restoration sectors, particularly those experienced in historical monument or memorial construction work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are welcome to participate, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in building renovations, especially those with a track record of working on historical sites, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, aiding their growth and portfolio expansion.

## Notice

The project aims to transform the abbey into an exemplar English Heritage property looking at: converting the Lodge to a new cafe, enhancements to the north entrance courtyards, reconfiguring the ground floor space in the visitor centre, and improvements to the south entrance. The work will facilitate the expansion of retail (fitting out by others) and the new innovative site wide interpretation (fitting out by others). Additional information: The tender shortlist will be subject to success through the PQQ pre-qualification process. This notice is for the PQQ process only. A separate tender enquiry will be sent out to those selected through the PQQ process. Delivery Notes n/a Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : n/a Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924861ef-7338-43d2-96c5-23ffa43d1be6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2018 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45454100 - Restoration work
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2018 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924861ef-7338-43d2-96c5-23ffa43d1be6
- 13 Apr 2018 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924861ef-7338-43d2-96c5-23ffa43d1be6
- 13 Apr 2018 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924861ef-7338-43d2-96c5-23ffa43d1be6
- 13 Apr 2018 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924861ef-7338-43d2-96c5-23ffa43d1be6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924861ef-7338-43d2-96c5-23ffa43d1be6
  19th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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