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title: "Fire Upgrading and General Upgrading to the MT Building at Fort Cumberland (Open) - AWARD"
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# Fire Upgrading and General Upgrading to the MT Building at Fort Cumberland (Open) - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fb654d4-85bd-4c08-8102-bbad8d736aac

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## Summary

Historic England has awarded a contract to T Coleborn & Son Ltd for the fire and general upgrading of the MT Building at Fort Cumberland. The project, with a total value of £791,577.87, involves various works including the installation of fire dampers, firestopping, and upgrading of fire doors, as well as minor electrical upgrades, alterations to WC layout, and partial re-roofing. Fort Cumberland, a Scheduled Monument and a Grade II* listed site, requires specific listed building consent, which has already been submitted to Portsmouth City Council. The contract period is from 23rd September 2024 to 4th April 2025. This falls under the industry category of building construction works and historical building preservation services and follows an open procurement procedure. Relevant CPV codes include 45210000, 92522000, and 92522200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in building construction and preservation, especially those specialising in historical sites. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria highlight support for these entities. The nature of the work, requiring specialist skills in preservation and building services, makes it a lucrative opportunity for companies experienced in managing and executing complex restoration and construction projects. By successfully competing for this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios with high-profile work, potentially leading to further government contracts in the future.

## Notice

The project consists of various works to the MT Building, set within the wider context of Fort Cumberland. Although the MT building is not independantly listed and doesn't fall within the scheduling of Fort Cumberland, the external fabric of the MT building is subject to listed buiding consent as the building is in the curtiledge of the Fort. Fort Cumberland is a Scheduled Monument and a Grade II* listed building. A listed building application for the external works of this project has already been submitted to Portsmouth City Council planning office. The evaluation date is advised as the 17th January 2024. Works include: fire upgrading works including installation of fire dampers, firestopping, upgrading of fire doors; minor upgrades to electrical installation; alterations to the layout of the existing WC's; relocation of fume cupboard space; merging of two rooms into one, that will require an upgrade to the rooms air conditioning system; internal decoration and upgrading of finishes; internal repairs; partial re-roofing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe53ee83-5e5e-4296-be67-1df0b69bd9e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £791,577 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T COLEBORN & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 71315000 - Building services
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe53ee83-5e5e-4296-be67-1df0b69bd9e5
- 19 Sep 2024 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe53ee83-5e5e-4296-be67-1df0b69bd9e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe53ee83-5e5e-4296-be67-1df0b69bd9e5
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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