--- title: "Wellington Monument Somerset Structural Stone and Conservation Repairs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f4e1d24-b3ee-4997-b69e-b19b9420bce1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f4e1d24-b3ee-4997-b69e-b19b9420bce1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4e1d24-b3ee-4997-b69e-b19b9420bce1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4e1d24-b3ee-4997-b69e-b19b9420bce1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST" published: "2019-03-05" --- # Wellington Monument Somerset Structural Stone and Conservation Repairs Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f4e1d24-b3ee-4997-b69e-b19b9420bce1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f4e1d24-b3ee-4997-b69e-b19b9420bce1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4e1d24-b3ee-4997-b69e-b19b9420bce1.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by The National Trust for the project titled "Wellington Monument Somerset Structural Stone and Conservation Repairs." This tender, classified under the industry category of Miscellaneous Building Structures, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submission is 5th April 2019, with a total contract value of £2,750,000 and a minimum value of £1,400,000. The tender process follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2019 and concluding on 1st April 2021. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with expertise in structural repairs and scaffolding services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement has been designed to accommodate their participation. Companies specialising in masonry, conservation work, and those skilled in engaging with the public for heritage projects will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities, allowing for potential growth in the public sector market. ## Notice Wellington Monument is a 3 sided stone monument 53m in height standing on the western edge of the Blackdown Hills. Works will require a full height, covered and designed working scaffolding to be erected independently to the monument and substantial structural face and core stone repairs to be carried out as follows: - Structural strengthening of the obelisk as a whole - Structural repair of the upper third of the obelisk shaft and replacement of the pyramidion with large stone blocks. Include rebuilding the bulging ashlar on the north elevation, all in larger scale masonry blocks - Replacement of the smaller blade stones to larger scale masonry blocks - Mechanical ties in bed joints and a network of sock-type anchors into the core - Pressure grouting to voids between ashlar and core; reduction of water conduits in the core - Repointing, including pressure pointing - Structural repairs to the staircase - Rebuild the whole of the face stone to the curtain wall, including the buttresses. Engaging with visitors and National Trust members will form an important part of this project. A viewing platform will form part of the engineers designed works scaffolding ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17eb3d79-af64-4886-8237-8c61cb4824fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,750,000 | | 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 | THE NATIONAL TRUST | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS8 3RJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Pill | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures ## Release History - 5 Mar 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17eb3d79-af64-4886-8237-8c61cb4824fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17eb3d79-af64-4886-8237-8c61cb4824fe 5th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR156691 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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