--- title: "Belsay Awakes - improved facilities for visitors, educational function and conservation works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0087354-f437-423f-958f-38e670a24e1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0087354-f437-423f-958f-38e670a24e1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0087354-f437-423f-958f-38e670a24e1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0087354-f437-423f-958f-38e670a24e1b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES" published: "2020-01-17" --- # Belsay Awakes - improved facilities for visitors, educational function and conservation works Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0087354-f437-423f-958f-38e670a24e1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0087354-f437-423f-958f-38e670a24e1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0087354-f437-423f-958f-38e670a24e1b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Belsay Awakes - improved facilities for visitors, educational function and conservation works" has been initiated by English Heritage-Estates, a prominent organisation in the cultural heritage sector. This project falls under the works category and aims to undertake historical monument or memorial construction within the UK, specifically at Belsay Hall and Castle, located in Swindon, postcode SN2 2EH. The tender, currently in the active stage, utilises a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding designated thresholds. Interested suppliers can submit their proposals until the deadline of 17th February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 15th July 2020 and conclude by 31st October 2021. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, restoration, and preservation services, particularly those with experience in historical sites. Local contractors and SMEs may find this project well-suited to showcase their capabilities in delivering complex works, including conservation and refurbishment tasks that enhance visitor amenities and educational functions. Additionally, firms focused on landscaping and interpreting heritage sites could significantly benefit from engaging in this procurement opportunity, contributing their expertise to revitalise and maintain the historical significance of Belsay. ## Notice The project will deliver improved facilities for visitors, an educational function and execute conservation works extending the continued use of the property. The property consists of four main elements, the Hall, the Castle, the Coach House and the Grounds, all of which are encompassed and integrated within the project. Within the project there are a number of elements of work, all of which are interconnected, with the following main items noted: o Belsay Hall: Repairs to the main roof structures, replacement of the covering, repairs to the ceilings affected, and protection of the collections o Belsay Castle: Repairs to the historic fabric o Coach House: Repairs to the fabric, refurbishment/conversion works and creation of new caf?/catering facility o Services: Drainage works to service the new/improved facilities o Gardens and Landscape: Conservation works to the gardens and landscaping, and formation of woodland 'play and learn' installations. o Interpretation: A scheme of works to provide informative installations for visitors o Car Park: Conversion of Paddock into useable car parking space for approx. 100 cars o Education Space: Conversion of Kennels to create indoor education space Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f64e286-6c40-4361-878e-23b285e0496d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites - 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings ## Release History - 17 Jan 2020 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f64e286-6c40-4361-878e-23b285e0496d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f64e286-6c40-4361-878e-23b285e0496d 17th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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