--- title: "Reading Abbey Revealed - Restoration & Conservation Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29b3ea29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29b3ea29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29b3ea29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29b3ea29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Reading Abbey Revealed - Restoration & Conservation Project Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29b3ea29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29b3ea29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29b3ea29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Reading Abbey Revealed - Restoration & Conservation Project," aimed at transforming Reading's Abbey Quarter into a unique historical and cultural destination. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with the tender period concluding on 24th October 2016. The project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on restoration work, and is located in Reading, South East England. Interested parties are required to register on the Council’s e-tendering portal to submit their tenders electronically. This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in restoration, conservation, and construction of historical sites. Companies engaged in building alterations or those with experience working on culturally significant buildings are particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of service providers to participate, allowing for potential collaboration and growth within the sector. The project is expected to contribute to the local economy while enhancing the cultural landscape of Reading. ## Notice Reading Borough Council (RBC) has a vision to develop and transform Reading's Abbey Quarter, which encompasses the Abbey Ruins and Abbey Gateway, into an unique historical and cultural destination. The intention is to let a works contract for the restoration and conservation of the Abbey Quarter in Reading which encompasses the Abbey Ruins and Abbey Gateway. Additional information: The services are to be procured under an open procedure and organisations interested in expressing an interest should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home (Project Reference No. RBC 00000176), and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. The deadline for return of the ITT is 24/10/2016 12.00 hours. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0658c1-e268-482e-9418-f097608b34b8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 5 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKS | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 45262700 - Building alteration work - 45454100 - Restoration work - 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0658c1-e268-482e-9418-f097608b34b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0658c1-e268-482e-9418-f097608b34b8 13th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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