--- title: "Seven Sisters Country Park Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52d004a5-8602-4edf-983d-f0f7c2f0bbd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52d004a5-8602-4edf-983d-f0f7c2f0bbd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52d004a5-8602-4edf-983d-f0f7c2f0bbd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52d004a5-8602-4edf-983d-f0f7c2f0bbd3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2020-08-28" --- # Seven Sisters Country Park Refurbishment Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52d004a5-8602-4edf-983d-f0f7c2f0bbd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52d004a5-8602-4edf-983d-f0f7c2f0bbd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52d004a5-8602-4edf-983d-f0f7c2f0bbd3.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority is currently engaged in a tender process for the "Seven Sisters Country Park Refurbishment" project, which aims to enhance the visitor experience at this South East UK location through a variety of construction works. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 28th September 2020 at noon. The anticipated budget for this project ranges from £1,300,000 to £1,500,000, involving improvements to several buildings and venues within the park, including the Visitor Centre Barn, Rangers Offices, and more. The contract is expected to commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude by 30th September 2021. This refurbishment project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, especially those with experience managing projects involving listed buildings and sensitive environments. Companies that have a strong track record in construction and refurbishment work, particularly in enhancing historical sites and landscapes, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The requirement for high standards of Health and Safety and effective collaboration with design teams further suggests that companies with established networks and a commitment to quality would thrive in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice The purpose of this questionnaire is to allow us to identify a number of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who will be invited to submit a tender for this competition. A minimum of five and a maximum of eight organisations will be invited to submit a tender. South Downs National Park Authority is looking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver this exciting project to transform the visitor experience at Seven Sisters Country Park. The appointed contractor will have experience in delivering sensitive projects within the context of listed buildings and significant landscapes. The works to be carried out as part of this project are the implementation of a range of improvements, alterations and urgently needed conservation works to the buildings. The project will conserve and enhance the heritage and bring about an improvement to the visitor experience by providing more opportunities for residents and visitors to Seven Sisters Country Park. The proposed works comprise: o Improvements and repairs to the existing Visitor Centre Barn; o Improvements and repairs to the existing Rangers Offices; o Repairs and conversion to the existing toilet block to create a new Grab and Go catering offer; o Repairs and conversion of the Diary Barn to create new offices and volunteers' facilities; o Repairs and conversion to the existing workshop to create new public toilets; o Landscaping improvements around the Exceat site; o Internal alterations and external repairs to the Camping Barn and an extension to the facilities building; o Urgent repairs to Foxholes Cottages. The appointed contractor is expected to have a proven track record in the repair and conversion of listed buildings; an exemplary Health and Safety record in working on sites with public access; a positive approach to managing change and working closely with the design team; and an ability to deliver construction projects to the highest standard and on programme. Additional information: Documents can be obtained via the SDNPA "In-tend" e-sourcing system accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4500646b-296c-42a5-88ed-f8dc0ea14bfc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU29 9DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Midhurst | | Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 28 Aug 2020 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4500646b-296c-42a5-88ed-f8dc0ea14bfc - 28 Aug 2020 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4500646b-296c-42a5-88ed-f8dc0ea14bfc - 28 Aug 2020 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4500646b-296c-42a5-88ed-f8dc0ea14bfc - 28 Aug 2020 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4500646b-296c-42a5-88ed-f8dc0ea14bfc - 28 Aug 2020 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4500646b-296c-42a5-88ed-f8dc0ea14bfc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4500646b-296c-42a5-88ed-f8dc0ea14bfc 28th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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