--- title: "Conservation Specialist - Reader at Calderstones" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE READER ORGANISATION" published: "2017-06-30" --- # Conservation Specialist - Reader at Calderstones Buyer: THE READER ORGANISATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398.json) ## Summary The Reader Organisation is seeking a Conservation Specialist for the project "Conservation Specialist - Reader at Calderstones," aimed at the preservation of the Calder Stones Neolithic Monuments. This procurement falls under the cultural services sector, specifically in construction work for art and cultural buildings. Located in Liverpool, North West England, the procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 31st July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 23rd August 2017 and will last until 31st July 2018, with a total budget allocation of £53,550. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in conservation and cultural heritage services. Businesses that have experience in construction related to art and cultural buildings, as well as those with expertise in museum and archive works, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio and open pathways for collaboration with The Reader Organisation, contributing to community and cultural development. ## Notice In 2012 The Reader received a stage I approval for is project here at Calderstones and began feasibility and scoping work to develop the project. In 2016 The Reader successfully passed stage II approval, going on to receive permission to start in February 2017 and are now in the delivery stage of the project. The main capital works and conservation of The Calder Stones Neolithic Monuments will take place between September 2017 and April 2018 with the majority of heritage activities being delivered right up until the project completes in September 2019. Overall an investment of GBP 4.6m is being made through the project with approximately 85% of the budget spent on capital works and 1.4% on this element. An experienced specialist conservation team is now required to work with The Reader & the Design Team to ensure appropriate plans are in place to house The Calder Stones, and record, transport, store and conserve The Calder Stones before returning them to site at the appropriate time during the main capital works. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371e4b0a-8832-4df0-b59e-982a5b3d3b77 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £53,550 | | 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 READER ORGANISATION | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L18 3JB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Calderstones | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371e4b0a-8832-4df0-b59e-982a5b3d3b77 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371e4b0a-8832-4df0-b59e-982a5b3d3b77 30th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN144830 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.thereader.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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