--- title: "Conservation Specialist, The Reader at Calderstones" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7405c998-7724-4625-aaf2-0e952365647d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7405c998-7724-4625-aaf2-0e952365647d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7405c998-7724-4625-aaf2-0e952365647d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7405c998-7724-4625-aaf2-0e952365647d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE READER ORGANISATION" published: "2017-10-27" --- # Conservation Specialist, The Reader at Calderstones Buyer: THE READER ORGANISATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7405c998-7724-4625-aaf2-0e952365647d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7405c998-7724-4625-aaf2-0e952365647d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7405c998-7724-4625-aaf2-0e952365647d.json) ## Summary The Reader Organisation is currently undertaking a tender process for the project titled "Conservation Specialist, The Reader at Calderstones," which falls under the industry category of site-investigation services. This procurement is taking place in Liverpool, North West England. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 28 November 2017. The contract is set to commence on 8 January 2018 and will run until 3 September 2018. The procurement method is open, with a budget range of £40,000 to £53,550 for this service, and it aims to engage experienced conservation specialists to assist with the management of the Calder Stones Neolithic Monuments. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation, technical testing, consultancy, and design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can bring innovative solutions and expertise to the project. By competing for this contract, firms can expand their portfolios within the heritage sector and potentially establish long-term collaborations with The Reader Organisation and other stakeholders involved in the project. ## 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 January 2018 and September 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 reinstalling them at their new home on site at the appropriate time during the main capital works. NOTE: Please follow the dropbox link in Electronic Access to Information for the full tender document and supporting information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa4ce60-7062-465c-8c24-ec9de28a3adc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 27 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 3 Sep 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71510000 - Site-investigation services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa4ce60-7062-465c-8c24-ec9de28a3adc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa4ce60-7062-465c-8c24-ec9de28a3adc 27th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT148033 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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