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title: "Contract for Kirkoswald Castle Consolidation"
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# Contract for Kirkoswald Castle Consolidation

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fa21626-fab2-486e-9953-ce4889a2cec1

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## Summary

The contract for the Kirkoswald Castle Consolidation, initiated by Durham County Council, pertains to construction work in the heritage sector, specifically focused on the stabilization and restoration of this late medieval residential castle located in Kirkoswald, England. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 9th November 2020. The contract, which has an estimated value of £81,000, is set to commence on 8th March 2021 and extend until 8th July 2021, contingent on funding confirmation from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in construction and heritage restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in masonry, structural stabilization, and historical renovations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project involves the skilled conservation of a listed structure, companies with a proven track record in similar work will find the tender especially appealing for business growth, while also contributing to heritage preservation efforts in the region.

## Notice

This contract is Kirkoswald Castle Consolidation. Kirkoswald Castle, (NGR NY 5595 4102) is a late medieval high-status residential castle, standing on relatively level ground c 100 m above sea level and c 200 m south-east of the centre of the village of Kirkoswald, which stands close to the east bank of the Eden c 10.5 km north-east of Penrith. The fragments of the castle stand within a square moat and the grounds are scrub with a number of mature trees growing through the site. This project is primarily concerned with the principal upstanding part of the ruins, the Solar Tower with its north-western Garderobe Turret. The work is mostly concerned with the stabilisation of the top 10-12 courses of stonework, vegetation removal and replacing of key missing masonry and repointing of the stonework in party.Durham County Council (DCC) have secured grant monies from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for this Kirkoswald Castle Consolidation. Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of sufficient funds being available. The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and insert reference DN 502038. the documents cannot be issued any other way.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13728e5-1ba7-4721-8481-c7728c97c49f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 8 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13728e5-1ba7-4721-8481-c7728c97c49f
- 30 Sep 2020 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9218bcb8-b0af-4ea2-a9d6-7cdbc055f855

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13728e5-1ba7-4721-8481-c7728c97c49f
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9218bcb8-b0af-4ea2-a9d6-7cdbc055f855
  30th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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