--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: RMNB 035 - Exterior Restoration of Cambrian Railway Building" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-16" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: RMNB 035 - Exterior Restoration of Cambrian Railway Building Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa.json) ## Summary The Shropshire Council has issued a tender titled "RMNB 035 - Exterior Restoration of Cambrian Railway Building" in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. The procurement involves roof repair and maintenance work for the Grade II listed Cambrian Railway Building. The project aims to restore the building, including replacement of roof tiles, repair of building corbels, and renewal of rainwater goods. The tender has a value of GBP 1,000,000 and a closing date of 10th May 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract period expected to run from 15th July 2024 to 14th February 2025 in the West Midlands region. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in working on protected historic buildings. Businesses specialising in roof repair and maintenance work, especially with a focus on historic masonry construction, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Shropshire Council, as the contracting authority, is seeking qualified contractors to undertake the necessary restoration works on this significant regional railway headquarters building, offering growth potential for businesses in the construction and conservation sectors. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 April 2024 for the following reason: The closing date is now 12 noon on 10th May 2024.(The project aims to restore and make safe the Cambrian Railway Building in Oswestry. The Cambrian Railway Building is a Grade II listed building which is now in the ownership of Shropshire Council. The exterior is in a serious state of decay and repairs to the ornate corbels and replacement of eroded asbestos tiles on the roof are needed imminently to make the building safe for new uses, visitors and local pedestrians. The building is both the former Oswestry station and headquarters of the Cambrian Railway and is one of the finest examples of a regional railway headquarters building in the UK. In order to secure the building's future the outlined priority remedial works have been identified to bring the building to a suitable condition to host appropriate uses and to prevent further deterioration of the building. The works are outlined within the tender documents and briefly include: -replacement of existing roof tiles (including removal of existing ACM tiles by specialist licensed contractor) -install new roof covering, -repair and replacement of existing building corbels including associated installation of new fascais, soffit and stringer course. -Renewal and remedial works to rainwater goods -Additional repairs and redecoration to existing building fascias The building is Grade II listed and all repairs have been designed / specified with due consideration given to the status of the building and best practice in conserving the building. Contractors will need to demonstrate experience in carrying out similar works on protected historic buildings and experience in working with appropriate materials, including historic masonry construction.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c158f9-778f-4e97-88e9-d13ae2e9beb6 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work ## Release History - 16 Apr 2024 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c158f9-778f-4e97-88e9-d13ae2e9beb6 - 7 Mar 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c158f9-778f-4e97-88e9-d13ae2e9beb6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c158f9-778f-4e97-88e9-d13ae2e9beb6 16th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-RMNB-035---Exterior-Restoration-of-Cambrian-Railway-Building/4X58AZ2M9P Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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