--- title: "External Improvements including Ramp at the Guildhall in Thetford" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad573f26-766f-4876-9426-b5e72a076f18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad573f26-766f-4876-9426-b5e72a076f18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad573f26-766f-4876-9426-b5e72a076f18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad573f26-766f-4876-9426-b5e72a076f18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-01" --- # External Improvements including Ramp at the Guildhall in Thetford Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad573f26-766f-4876-9426-b5e72a076f18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad573f26-766f-4876-9426-b5e72a076f18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad573f26-766f-4876-9426-b5e72a076f18.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is currently seeking tenders for external improvements, including the installation of a ramp at the Guildhall in Thetford, as part of a project funded by the Heritage Lottery. This tender, referenced as TTC/20/003, falls under the construction industry category, with a total estimated value of £50,000. Interested parties must submit their fully costed quotations by 1:00 PM on 25th September 2020. The evaluation of the tenders will weigh cost at 80% and quality at 20%, thus prioritising competitive pricing while maintaining an acceptable quality level. The contract is expected to commence on 10th January 2021 and conclude by 30th April 2021. This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms and contractors with experience in heritage restoration and public works. Businesses that have previously completed similar projects within the last 3 to 5 years are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those possessing the required public liability insurance and robust health and safety policies. Local SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method deployed is an open procedure designed to ensure fairness and transparency in selection. ## Notice Tuesday 1st of September 2020 TTC/20/003 Thetford Town Council is seeking tenders to complete external improvements to the Guildhall in Thetford Thetford Town Council is working with the Heritage Lottery, Nicholas Warns Architect and Historic England to restore the Guildhall. We are now seeking tenders to complete the external improvements. The top 5 tenders which are the most competitive in price and meet the Town Council's specification will be evaluated in a tender report. Tender evaluation would be based on 20% quality and 80% cost. Failure to supply any of the information requested in the attached specification could result in the Tender being rejected. Tender Requirements: A fully costed quotation for the external works at the Guildhall as detailed in the specification. The council requires a copy of your public liability insurance up to PS10,000,000, Health and safety policy, a sample method statement and risk assessment. 3 examples of previously completed projects, ideally within the last 3-5 years. These are to include a description of the works undertaken and when, a list of any sub-contractors used on the projects, accompanying photographs and references from the relevant Architect/Surveyor. Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, 01842 754247 or mail@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Quotations to be received by 1.00pm Friday the 25th of September 2020. Tender to be sent in sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Guildhall External Improvements For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council Postal Address: The Carnegie, Cage Lane Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AT Tel: (01842) 754247 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f7ced8-82c3-4418-bf7b-adc67e1c3536 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 1 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 1 Sep 2020 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f7ced8-82c3-4418-bf7b-adc67e1c3536 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f7ced8-82c3-4418-bf7b-adc67e1c3536 1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b87c2ec8-758a-466d-a01b-b254e68a1494 Specification of works - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3deff7c6-10e6-484d-9592-3d19463f007d Drawing 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee5b6250-43a8-4940-95b1-4349c35f5c10 Drawing 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cce11cf1-7b5e-40ff-9aab-e9bfc08a8b4e Drawing 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98c3db8c-5606-42ac-a4e7-1fcaa4cddd3a Drawing 4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27a7a0ac-6ee7-4236-8881-6144a9a8cf66 Drawing 5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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