--- title: "Slimbridge St Johns Church listed tomb restoration" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73e41650-f522-4733-a193-53f91fe02e0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73e41650-f522-4733-a193-53f91fe02e0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e41650-f522-4733-a193-53f91fe02e0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e41650-f522-4733-a193-53f91fe02e0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SLIMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-07" --- # Slimbridge St Johns Church listed tomb restoration Buyer: SLIMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73e41650-f522-4733-a193-53f91fe02e0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73e41650-f522-4733-a193-53f91fe02e0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e41650-f522-4733-a193-53f91fe02e0d.json) ## Summary The Slimbridge Parish Council has issued a tender for the restoration of 24 listed tombs at St Johns Church. The project aims to repair and restore the tombs, gates, posts, railings, and walls. Contractors must be qualified conservators accredited by the Institute of Conservation or demonstrate relevant experience. The deadline for submitting quotes is Friday 21st July, with works expected to start in 2024. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in heritage conservation and restoration services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in conserving listed structures and working with Church of England authorities are well-suited to compete. The project, located in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, falls under the main procurement category of works and follows an open procedure above the threshold. Businesses should ensure compliance with the specific requirements outlined in the tender document to be considered for this contract. ## Notice Background: St Johns Churchyard has 26 listed tomb within its grounds, all now in need of attention to some degree. The Parish Council have commissioned reports on the conditions of all the tombs and are now looking to raise funds to complete repairs to ensure the historical nature of these tombs are restored for future generations. Any works done on the tombs will require a faculty from the Gloucestershire Diocese, and this can only be done once quotes and a contractor are provisionally assigned (works can only be done if funding is successful) Tender To repair and restore all 24 listed tomb in accordance with the reports attached. To repair and restore gates, posts, railings and wall in accordance with the reports attached. To submit quotes for each item setting out methods, techniques and materials to be used. Submission to include the time it will take to complete the project The quote will be used to obtain grant funding to carry out the works All quotes are subject to being made public once the final contractor has been decided, this will be once funding has been secured and a contract officially awarded. Contractors must be qualified due to the listed status of the tombs in this contract, and the requirements of the Church of England authorities. Both the Parish Council and Diocese will need to approve the contractor. Contractors are expected to be either conservators accredited by the Institute of Conservation - Icon (ACR) or be able to demonstrate their experience of the conservation of table tombs acquired on similar projects accredited by the Institute of Conservation. Previous experience and references are required Timeline The project will not be able to go ahead until all funding is secured, funding cannot be applied for until a quote and contractor are accepted (although noting the quote could potentially change depending on the time the grant takes to go through). The works will need a faculty from the Diocese. The project will only be able to go ahead on the securing of grant funding. All of these take time and once papers submitted to the various bodies, the Parish Council are in the hands of processes needed to go through. Outcomes The project will involve restoring all of the tombs to the recommended works on the reports and making them safe again. The overall aim of the project is to conserve the tombs for future generations, maintaining the history of Slimbridge. Deadlines and contact information Deadlines for quote to be received is Friday 21st July. These will be reviewed in August. Papers copies to be posted and e-mailed Quotes to be sent to Helen Dunn, Parish Clerk at PO Box 122, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 9BZ. clerk@slimbridge-pc.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c8a4b1-bca4-4c3d-9b98-7fc5df0f8dd7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SLIMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | DURSLEY | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL11 4BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Stroud | | Electoral ward | Dursley | | Westminster constituency | Stroud | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2023 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c8a4b1-bca4-4c3d-9b98-7fc5df0f8dd7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c8a4b1-bca4-4c3d-9b98-7fc5df0f8dd7 7th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c1a482e-fa50-4ce6-b2f8-57342c9fdbf1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f17f3f5-3c03-40dc-a43f-385a76cea777 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5863e369-80c5-4afa-818f-352e4c4c4afe ## Notice URLs - http://www.slimbridge-pc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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