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title: "Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Main Mill and Kiln Project Phase 1 - AWARD"
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# Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Main Mill and Kiln Project Phase 1 - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c022a9a7-dc6b-4570-813c-3cbb4c95ad90

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Main Mill and Kiln Project Phase 1, awarded by Historic England. This project relates to the restoration of a historically significant site located in Shropshire, with a total contract value of approximately £8 million. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2017, concluding on 31st October 2018. The award notice for this contract was published on 11th March 2019, highlighting an active award to Croft Building and Conservation Ltd, with structural repairs as the primary focus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in heritage restoration and construction works, especially those with experience in handling historically important buildings. Companies qualified in structural engineering, roofing, and conservation practices would be particularly well-suited to compete for future phases of this project, which could encompass extensive renovations and infrastructure work of the remaining sites, with a projected budget of £15 million for Phase 2. Engaging in such projects not only enhances a business's portfolio but also contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage in the region.

## Notice

Situated on the northern edge of Shrewsbury, the internationally-important Flax Mill Maltings site reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in engineering innovation. The site comprises seven listed buildings, including the Main Mill, which was built in 1797 and, as the world's first iron-framed building, is the forerunner to all modern skyscrapers. After 100 years as a flax mill, the buildings were converted to use as a maltings in 1897. The site ceased trading in 1987 and became derelict. English Heritage (now Historic England) bought the site in 2005 and carried out emergency repairs to halt the site's further decline, ensuring all buildings are secure and weather-tight.The Shrewsbury Flax Mill Maltings Project is Historic England's flagship rescue project. Working in partnership with Shropshire Council and the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings, Historic England completed an initial stage of the project in November 2015, when the new Visitor Centre was opened. The Main Mill & Kiln Project is the next and largest element of the site's rescue and regeneration. This will see the full repair and restoration of the Main Mill and the adjoining Kiln, with a heritage centre on the ground floor and four floors of offices. The Heritage Lottery Fund is supporting the Project, with final confirmation of funding expected in January 2017. The Main Mill & Kiln Project is to be undertaken in two phases. The current project, Phase 1, will focus on structural repairs and re-roofing of the Main Mill, with a contract cost of around PS6-8m. Phase 2 will include the remaining repairs to the Main Mill and Kiln, with infrastructure, services, and fit-out, at a cost of around PS15m. Phase 1 is planned to go out to tender in January 2017 (after confirmation of HLF funding) with contract commencement in April 2017 and completion in October 2018. It is intended that Phase 2 will commence in November 2018 and complete in November 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa68ad3-670e-43ff-ae94-067a195652ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,348,991 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROFT BUILDING AND CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa68ad3-670e-43ff-ae94-067a195652ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa68ad3-670e-43ff-ae94-067a195652ef
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home

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