--- title: "Tender for 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable - Reinstatement of Ground Floor Shopfronts, First Floor Windows and the Repair and Reinstatement of Various Historic Architectural Features works to 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5006aa15-226f-406b-bddd-ce3067acd3a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5006aa15-226f-406b-bddd-ce3067acd3a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5006aa15-226f-406b-bddd-ce3067acd3a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5006aa15-226f-406b-bddd-ce3067acd3a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-01" --- # Tender for 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable - Reinstatement of Ground Floor Shopfronts, First Floor Windows and the Repair and Reinstatement of Various Historic Architectural Features works to 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable. Buyer: DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5006aa15-226f-406b-bddd-ce3067acd3a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5006aa15-226f-406b-bddd-ce3067acd3a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5006aa15-226f-406b-bddd-ce3067acd3a9.json) ## Summary The Dunstable Town Council has awarded a contract for the reinstatement of ground floor shopfronts, first-floor windows, and various historic features on a property located at 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable. The tender, initiated by Capital Developments (London) Ltd., has an estimated contract value of over £200,000. The procurement method is an RIBA Minor Works Building Contract administered by Conception Architects Studio. The tender submission deadline was 29th September 2023, and the contract is set to run for 16 weeks starting from 16th October 2023. This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies with proven experience in heritage works, valid insurance cover, compliance with safety regulations, and statutory requirements. Businesses in the construction sector specialising in heritage preservation and restoration are well-suited to compete. The award went to DJ Russell Builders, indicating a potential avenue for similar firms to pursue similar contracting opportunities. ## Notice Expressions of Interest are invited for - Reinstatement of Ground Floor Shopfronts, First Floor Windows and the Repair and Reinstatement of Various Historic Architectural Features works to 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable. Client - Capital Developments (London) Ltd. Contract Administrator - Conception Architects Studio, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1JU Site Address - 21-23 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3SA Outline of Proposed Works Works to be carried out under the Dunstable HSHAZ and shall include the reinstatement of traditional historic shopfronts, repair and/or reinstatement of 1st floor windows on both properties, the repair of the front elevation, including the reinstatement of rainwater goods, and historic roofs. Description of Site Number 21-23 is an unlisted property and sits inside the Dunstable Conservation Area. Buildings within this area have in recent decades been characterised with inappropriate post-war modern shopfronts that have distracted from the historic aesthetics of the buildings and the Conservation Area in general. Number 21 & 23 have both been fitted with relatively modern shopfronts, which appear to be obscuring potentially historic details. The 1st floor of number 21 has also been fitted with a large picture window that has also meant that a large section of the historic elevation has been removed. The 1st floor windows at number 23 have been boarded over and will need to be explored to determine their condition. Estimated Contract Value - Over PS200,000.00 Estimated Contract Length - 16 weeks Type of Contract - RIBA Minor Works Building Contract (Administered by Conception Architects Studio) Contractor Requirements Proven experience in Heritage Works Valid Employers Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS10,000,000 Valid Public Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS5,000,000 Experience in complying with CDM 2015 Regulations and approved Safety certification Experience in Statutory Compliance Tenders - To be submitted by post to Conception Architects Studio, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1JU (All tenders to be submitted without reference to the contractors' details on the envelope for disclosure reasons) or by email to enquiries@conceptionarchitects.com along with a construction programme. Tender Submission Date - 29 September 2023 See https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/uncategorized/tender-for-21-23-high-street-south/ for more details and how to apply. Additional information: Description of Site Number 21-23 is an unlisted property and sits inside the Dunstable Conservation Area. Buildings within this area have in recent decades been characterised with inappropriate post-war modern shopfronts that have distracted from the historic aesthetics of the buildings and the Conservation Area in general. Number 21 & 23 have both been fitted with relatively modern shopfronts, which appear to be obscuring potentially historic details. The 1st floor of number 21 has also been fitted with a large picture window that has also meant that a large section of the historic elevation has been removed. The 1st floor windows at number 23 have been boarded over and will need to be explored to determine their condition. Estimated Contract Value - Over PS200,000.00 Estimated Contract Length - 16 weeks Type of Contract - RIBA Minor Works Building Contract (Administered by Conception Architects Studio) Contractor Requirements Proven experience in Heritage Works Valid Employers Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS10,000,000 Valid Public Liability Insurance Minimum cover PS5,000,000 Experience in complying with CDM 2015 Regulations and approved Safety certification Experience in Statutory Compliance Tenders - To be submitted by post to Conception Architects Studio, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1JU (All tenders to be submitted without reference to the contractors' details on the envelope for disclosure reasons) or by email to enquiries@conceptionarchitects.com along with a construction programme. Tender Submission Date - 29 September 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c8de5e-978f-48cb-b7df-ea5efc488217 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - RIBA Minor Works Building Contract (Administered by Conception Architects Studio) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 5 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNSTABLE | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU6 1NF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Dunstable East | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 1 Sep 2023 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c8de5e-978f-48cb-b7df-ea5efc488217 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c8de5e-978f-48cb-b7df-ea5efc488217 1st September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/uncategorized/tender-for-21-23-high-street-south/ Documents include Tender Documents, Building Specifications and drawings ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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