--- title: "Refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOUSE OF LORDS" published: "2017-10-12" --- # Refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower Buyer: HOUSE OF LORDS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da6d96a-2c0a-4625-b172-64befbcf8f43.json) ## Summary The House of Lords has recently completed a significant tender titled "Refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower" located in London. This procurement process, conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, involved a budget of £15 million and falls under the construction industry category. The procurement stage was at the award phase, culminating in the contract awarded to Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd on 29 September 2017. The contract period commenced on 2 October 2017 and is set to conclude on 28 February 2020. The tender period closed on 26 May 2017. This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in construction, particularly those with expertise in historical building conservation, structural repairs, and modernisation techniques. Companies specialising in scaffolding, restoration of clock mechanisms, and health and safety improvements would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The need for specialised skills in maintaining and refurbishing heritage sites is critical, making it an appealing market for firms that focus on sustainable and conservation-focused construction practices. ## Notice The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and The Corporate Officer of The House of Commons are undertaking key internal conservation and refurbishment works to the Elizabeth Tower, including waterproofing and addressing condensation problems as well as modernising the building to improve standards in safety, access and visitor and workspace facilities. Completed in 1856, the Elizabeth Tower was constructed using 2600 cubic metres of brick and 850 cubic metres of stone, all of which were transported to Westminster by river. Designed by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin, it took over 13 years to build. Renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012, to honour the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it is regularly featured in popular culture and is one of the most photographed landmarks in the world. Background & Works to Date To ensure that the UK's most famous clock continues to keep time, specialist teams carry out regular maintenance and adjustments to the Great Clock. However, it has now been over 31 years since the last extensive works were carried out to maintain the Elizabeth Tower. Problems have been identified with the clock hands, mechanism and pendulum, which need to be dealt with immediately to ensure that the clock can continue to work properly. Identified areas of concern include cracks in masonry, leaks, erosion, and rusting of metalwork. There is a risk that if not addressed shortly the clock may fail or fabric problems may become acute. In addition, the Tower needs to be brought in line with fire prevention guidance and health and safety measures for staff and visitors need to be improved. In order to provide a better means of emergency evacuation, a lift will also be installed inside the tower, which will also provide access for maintenance. The last significant conservation work was completed in 1983-85. This involved the cleaning and repair of the stone, painting and gilding works and repairs to the cast iron roof. The structure was stabilised in 1995/96 as a result of works carried out to the Jubilee Line. Parts of the clock mechanism were serviced in 2007, but other areas haven't been overhauled in over 25 years. Project Objectives * Work to prevent the clock mechanism from failing * Addressing problems caused by decay to the fabric of the building. * Health & safety and fire safety improvements, including installation of a lift. * Enhanced energy efficiency through modern lighting of the tower face and other measures. Overall the project's aim is to conserve the Tower for future generations. The scope of this project includes: * Facilitating Works to the Clock (Servicing of the Clock Mechanism to be carried out by Parliamentary Estates Clock Mechanics). * Scaffolding/Access. * Redecoration of the Cast Iron Roofs. * Refurbishment of the Ayrton Light. * Refurbishment of the Clock Faces and Hands. * Stonework Repair. * Structural Repairs and Waterproofing. * Installation of a Lift. * Internal refurbishment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd251fc8-6b5d-472f-8653-4e326388fe5b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £27,904,057 | | 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 | HOUSE OF LORDS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SIR ROBERT MCALPINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 12 Oct 2017 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd251fc8-6b5d-472f-8653-4e326388fe5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd251fc8-6b5d-472f-8653-4e326388fe5b 12th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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