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title: "Repair Works to Heritage Site - Ellesmere Yard"
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buyer: "Canal & River Trust"
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# Repair Works to Heritage Site - Ellesmere Yard

Buyer: Canal & River Trust  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a9ec7f8-a2f8-455f-9c1f-3d7a6dd4ddb9

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## Summary

Canal & River Trust is seeking repair and refurbishment works at Ellesmere Yard, including several historic buildings, alongside construction of new facilities and improvements to the public realm. The required turnkey package covers roofing, joinery, internal fit-outs, landscaping, a new workshop and mechanical and electrical works. The procurement is for building works involving structures of historic or architectural interest (CPV 45212350). Delivery is at Ellesmere Yard, identified by postcode SY12 9AA.

The buyer invited offers through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The submission deadline set was 16 October 2026 at 5pm. The contract period runs from 1 June 2027 to 30 May 2030. The estimated value is £3 million to £4 million. The procurement is presented as a single works package, with no lots described. The published information identifies the work required but does not set out evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements. The attached brief summary is referenced for procurement restrictions and requirements, which bidders should review when assessing the process and preparing an offer.

This opportunity suits building contractors able to deliver a complete, coordinated package across heritage refurbishment, repair and new construction. Relevant capabilities include roofing, joinery, internal fit-outs, landscaping, workshop construction and mechanical and electrical installation, as well as managing extensive public realm improvements. The scope calls for experience working on several historic buildings while also delivering new facilities, so firms combining conservation-sensitive building work with broader construction and site delivery may be well placed. The buyer marks the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to capable smaller firms, including those able to form delivery partnerships where specialist trades or capacity are needed. The brief summary should be consulted for the stated procurement restrictions and requirements.

## Notice

The project involves the refurbishment and repair of several historic buildings within Ellesmere Yard, together with construction of new facilities and extensive public realm improvements. The Trust are looking for a full turnkey solution, the works involve, roofing, joinery, internal fit outs, landscaping, new build workshop & M&E. Refer to attached brief summary which includes procurement restrictions/requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f64315-e80b-4070-8d3f-08816bd8e838 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2027 - 30 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | Canal & River Trust |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Postcode area | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2026 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f64315-e80b-4070-8d3f-08816bd8e838

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f64315-e80b-4070-8d3f-08816bd8e838
  1st October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99bc3138-5129-4d9b-8d0a-d6b2334d53e9
  Brief summary of requirements

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