--- title: "St Peter's Church" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2017-11-14" --- # St Peter's Church Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is currently initiating a tender process for the refurbishment and maintenance planning of St Peter's Church located in Thetford, Norfolk. The procurement, classified under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, involves the selection of an architect to produce an updated condition survey and a four-year costed maintenance plan. Key dates include the submission deadline for quotations by noon on 15th January 2018, with the contract period expected to commence on 16th February 2018 and last until 31st March 2021. This open tender process seeks proposals from potential vendors for detailed assessments and project management associated with the church's maintenance work. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those experienced in heritage projects and grant-funded restorations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage in this contract, as the Town Council emphasises flexibility and collaboration with funding bodies. Businesses looking to grow their portfolio in historic restoration and maintenance contracts should consider participating in this tender to leverage their expertise and foster new partnerships with the council. ## Notice Thetford Town council purchased St Peter's church in 2008 from the Norwich diocese at a cost of PS1. For the majority of the time since the purchase the building has been empty but has recently been let out to a voluntary youth organisation. The Town Council commissioned a structural investigation report from JP Chick in 2008 and a follow up structural inspection report in 2010. (Documents are attached to this tender report). The Town council are aware that remedial work is required on the two main entrance doors to the church and have concerns about the shutters in the tower Some of the minor works recommended were completed but the major works were not. The Town Council is now looking for an architect to provide a quote for the following:- 1. To assess the building's current state and create an up to date condition survey and 4 year costed maintenance plan. 2. Prepare the tender documents, advertise tender and prepare a tender report for councillors to consider. 3. Once the tender is awarded manage the completion of the works with the appointed contractor. We will be seeking grant funding towards these works so we need the appointed architect who can work with funding bodies and be prepared to be flexible. Tender Requirements * Submit an itemised written quote to prepare the condition survey, maintenance plan * Submit an itemised quote for preparation of tender documents, advertising of tender and production of tender report. * Submit a quote for the management of the completion of the tender. If the price is based on the percentage of the completed works, an estimate of the costs of the works must also be included. * Provide details of three referees and evidence of your experience of restoration of historic buildings and working on grant funded projects. * Copy of Public liability Insurance * Health & Safety Policy * Risk Assessment * Method Statement Please note that tenders that do not include all the above will be discarded. Contact name and number: Roz Barnett Amenities Officer, 07553388552 rosalindbarnett@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Quotations to be in by noon, Monday 15th of January 2018 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'St Peters Tender', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78100156-0359-4997-b146-11ea7012f0ac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2017 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78100156-0359-4997-b146-11ea7012f0ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78100156-0359-4997-b146-11ea7012f0ac 14th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eec88ae-6e61-4db3-8e95-c120d3580ff8 Structural Report 2008 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc8a1f92-969d-41b0-83bb-8bf51c86541e Structural Report 2010 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40df60ea-97ba-40cc-8cb6-7368c6b835a0 Tender Requirements ## Notice URLs - http://www.thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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