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title: "Fire Upgrading and General Upgrading to the MT Building at Fort Cumberland (Open)"
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# Fire Upgrading and General Upgrading to the MT Building at Fort Cumberland (Open)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ddc0c0d-72b0-4407-a80c-8e7cebc22a0d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Fire Upgrading and General Upgrading to the MT Building at Fort Cumberland" has been initiated by Historic England. The project falls under the industry category of Building construction work and Preservation services of historical sites and buildings. The contract value is 350,000 GBP, with a tender deadline of 26th January 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the contract period is scheduled from 11th March 2024 to 31st May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in building construction, preservation services of historical buildings, and repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The project's location is at Fort Cumberland, offering businesses a chance to contribute to the conservation and restoration of historic buildings while expanding their portfolio and expertise within the construction industry.

## Notice

The project consists of various works to the MT Building, set within the wider context of Fort Cumberland. Although the MT building is not independantly listed and doesn't fall within the scheduling of Fort Cumberland, the external fabric of the MT building is subject to listed buiding consent as the building is in the curtiledge of the Fort. Fort Cumberland is a Scheduled Monument and a Grade II* listed building. A listed building application for the external works of this project has already been submitted to Portsmouth City Council planning office. The evaluation date is advised as the 17th January 2024. Works include: fire upgrading works including installation of fire dampers, firestopping, upgrading of fire doors; minor upgrades to electrical installation; alterations to the layout of the existing WC's; relocation of fume cupboard space; merging of two rooms into one, that will require an upgrade to the rooms air conditioning system; internal decoration and upgrading of finishes; internal repairs; partial re-roofing. Additional information: Please see the attached correspondence relating to the outcome of the above tender. Regards Historic England Procurement Team Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2233986f-c89a-4de4-94f6-d3f52a586db1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2024 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 71315000 - Building services
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2233986f-c89a-4de4-94f6-d3f52a586db1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2233986f-c89a-4de4-94f6-d3f52a586db1
  20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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