--- title: "Royal Naval Cordite Factory Buildings - Access Restriction" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2025-02-28" --- # Royal Naval Cordite Factory Buildings - Access Restriction Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6e05ab-86ed-4fb8-8876-7c5d8538b346.json) ## Summary Natural England is seeking to restrict access to certain buildings at the former Royal Naval Cordite Factory in Holton Heath NNR, South West, United Kingdom, through the design and installation of metal shuttering and bars as part of a Design and Build contract. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with quotations required by 23:59 on 28th February 2025 and a contract start date set for 12th March 2025. The contract period will conclude on 31st March 2025. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest" and includes services related to architecture, engineering, and surveying. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, targeting an estimated value of £49,999. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design and building services, particularly those with experience in secure installations for historical or architecturally significant structures. SMEs are specifically noted as suitable candidates for this contract, making it an ideal opportunity for smaller firms to secure a government contract, enhance their portfolio, and gain recognition in the public procurement market. Interested firms should ensure compliance with the requirements stated in the Request for Quotation and engage promptly for any clarifications via the provided contact point. ## Notice Natural England wish to have metal shuttering/ bars, as appropriate, designed, fabricated and installed across the open doorways of buildings at the former Royal Naval Cordite Factory, Holton Heath NNR, to prevent unauthorised access. This is intended to be undertaken as a Design and Build contract. The requirement is to provide a design pack and scope to enable the tender and construction. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to helen.woolley@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 28/02/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to helen.woolley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b992dd40-912d-44d2-87c2-55df5170b3e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 28 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2025 at 11:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b992dd40-912d-44d2-87c2-55df5170b3e3 - 11 Feb 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b992dd40-912d-44d2-87c2-55df5170b3e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b992dd40-912d-44d2-87c2-55df5170b3e3 28th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e7a9fd8-9224-4e02-bfa5-34a971e6ff3f RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1630281-e372-4a75-b84b-92d49c99573b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/512bdecf-edf6-419a-b7af-749f4817ca1b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/307958c8-d854-4d64-b3dc-1d0e3f942637 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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