--- title: "Guildhall Two Towers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2019-01-24" --- # Guildhall Two Towers Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9.json) ## Summary The Thetford Town Council is seeking bids for the reconstruction of the Guildhall Twin Towers, classified under architectural and related services. This tender (TTC/19/002) is currently in the planning stage, having been published on 24 January 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for noon on 22 February 2019. The total value of the project is estimated at £20,000, and it will occur at Thetford, Norfolk, following the successful acquisition of a development grant from Historic England. This procurement process adopts an open procedure due to its value exceeding established thresholds. This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in architecture, specifically those experienced in historic building restorations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to engage conservation-accredited professionals with proven track records. Interested parties must demonstrate relevant experience, including previous collaborations with Historic England and must submit detailed proposals, public liability insurance, and health and safety policies to qualify. ## Notice Wednesday, 23 January 2019 Thetford Town Council is seeking costs for an architect to work with the Council and Historic England to restore the Guildhall Twin Towers TTC/19/002 Thetford Town Council have been invited to apply for a development grant from Historic England for the restoration of the cupolas on the Guildhall roof. Historic England have advised that the Council to initially appoint their lead adviser and then put in the application for the development grant based on the figures provided by the selected architect/surveyor. The successful candidate will need to be conservation-accredited by one of the following bodies: The AABC (Architects Accredited in Building Conservation) The RIBA (accreditation category SCA or CA, depending on the listing grade of the building) The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) The CIAT (Chartered Institution of Architectural Technologists) The Partners are looking for a price to cover the two stages, beginning with what is known as project development, and then the following second stage which is the completion of the actual repairs. Additional essential information for shortlisting * Details of how your company and the staff you employ meet the requirements for Architects laid out by Historic England. Evidence to include CVs, and details of accreditations and membership of professional bodies. * Minimum of 2 examples of projects completed on historic buildings particularly working with Historic England and details of two referees. * A costed quotation for the works which gives a breakdown of costs for development and implementation phase (See table included in attachments). * The council requires a copy of your public liability insurance, and a copy of health and safety policy, and samples of risk assessments. * Costs of any additional surveys/works not included in the table above. Failure to supply any of the information requested in the attached specification will result in the Tender being rejected. Please note at this point no funds have been secured for this project and it will not start until a development grant has been received from Historic England Contact name and number: Roz Barnett, Amenities Land and Property Officer or Tina Cunnell Town Clerk (01842) 754247. Quotations to be received by noon, Friday 22th of February 2019. Tender to be sent in sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - The Guildhall Two Towers Architect For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council Postal Address The Carnegie, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS Tel: (01842) 754247 Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. Should you require further information over and above the tender requirements then please do not hesitate to call. Yours sincerely Tina Cunnell BSc (Hons) Town Clerk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944d90c1-1871-4859-976e-07e10dcad5e8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 24 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 2DS | | 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 - 71200000 - Architectural and related services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2019 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944d90c1-1871-4859-976e-07e10dcad5e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944d90c1-1871-4859-976e-07e10dcad5e8 24th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3344b3cf-7ee5-4e9a-97dd-96b639ab519f Tender Specification details ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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