--- title: "Kettering Library and Art Gallery Roof Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47a70b2d-a28e-4903-8d42-3255f3a747f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47a70b2d-a28e-4903-8d42-3255f3a747f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47a70b2d-a28e-4903-8d42-3255f3a747f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47a70b2d-a28e-4903-8d42-3255f3a747f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-17" --- # Kettering Library and Art Gallery Roof Replacement Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47a70b2d-a28e-4903-8d42-3255f3a747f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47a70b2d-a28e-4903-8d42-3255f3a747f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47a70b2d-a28e-4903-8d42-3255f3a747f6.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of the Kettering Library and Art Gallery roofs to Messenger Construction Ltd. This project involves significant repairs to the Grade II listed buildings located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the tender initially published on 11th October 2024 and the contracting period scheduled from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2026. As of 17th April 2025, the award has been made, and the total value of the contract stands at £3,600,000 GBP, with the awarded contract valued at £2,551,164.36 GBP. The roofs of the library and art gallery, made from Collyweston stone slate, are critically in need of replacement due to their deterioration and historical significance. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage construction works, particularly those with experience in handling Collyweston stone slates, erecting complex scaffolding, and ensuring water-tight conditions during repairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this a lucrative venture, given the project's allowance for SMEs in the suitability criteria. The intricate nature of the work, involving both craftsmanship and detailed project management, makes it ideal for firms with a proven track record in maintaining and restoring heritage sites. This contract not only contributes to business growth but also plays a significant role in retaining the historical integrity of the Kettering Library and Art Gallery buildings. ## Notice For the full suite of tender documents and to submit your completed application please go to - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter known as the Council) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to replace the Grade II listed Kettering Library and Art Gallery roofs and associated works. Kettering Library roof is in parts over 120 years old. The library and attached Art Gallery are Grade II listed buildings and as the owner NNC has a duty to maintain and repair them. The library roof is made of Collyweston stone slate. A new condition survey of the roof has been obtained through heritage architects, which provides evidence that the roof needs to be completely replaced. The Collyweston stone needs to be replaced like for like, and given the nature of how it is constructed, it is recommended to be undertaken during dry conditions. This requires the library building to be made water tight through a tent canopy, which in turn necessitates a complex scaffold being erected and retained in place throughout the duration of the roof replacement works. The Art Gallery and flat roofs on the Library are all deteriorating and will be replaced as part of this project ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c568f6-a4a4-4d65-ba52-208b20d166bc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | 27 Sep 2024 | | Award date | 30 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 15 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,551,164 | | 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN16 8TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MESSENGER CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c568f6-a4a4-4d65-ba52-208b20d166bc - 1 Nov 2024 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af41595d-f213-4d44-80df-f24d38da9c71 - 15 Oct 2024 at 08:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af41595d-f213-4d44-80df-f24d38da9c71 - 11 Oct 2024 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af41595d-f213-4d44-80df-f24d38da9c71 - 28 Aug 2024 at 11:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59cd723-6437-4aa5-a602-3e2fa8ab248a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c568f6-a4a4-4d65-ba52-208b20d166bc 17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af41595d-f213-4d44-80df-f24d38da9c71 1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59cd723-6437-4aa5-a602-3e2fa8ab248a 28th August 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8633a90a-548e-4305-ba2c-18db2b37cda1 Location plan showing the site ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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