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title: "St Mary's Heritage Center, External and High Level Works to the Tower"
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# St Mary's Heritage Center, External and High Level Works to the Tower

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c596438c-23ad-4a63-8a69-8c51df7a261d

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust Limited is seeking a contractor for repair works at St Mary's Heritage Centre in Gateshead. This project involves external and high-level works on the tower and chancel roof of the Grade I Listed building. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 16th August 2024. The project is classified under categories such as ladders, buildings of historical interest, and roof works. The competitive quotation process will release a Schedule of Works to up to six qualified parties, chosen based on their submitted case studies. This contract is to be executed between 9th September 2024 and 15th November 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in historical building preservation and specialised construction works. Companies proficient in installing ladder access systems, external decorations, replacing slates on roofs, and performing structural repairs would be well-suited to compete. By winning this contract, businesses can demonstrate their ability to manage significant heritage projects, enhancing their portfolio and paving the way for future opportunities in the preservation and construction sectors. The project budget is £30,000, providing a substantial scope for craftsmen and technical experts to apply their skills and expertise.

## Notice

A contractor is sought to undertake repair works to the tower and chancel roof on the Grade I Listed St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead. Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust is a small charity that has recently taken on a 99 Lease for the premises and received funding from the Community Renewal Fund to undertake these works. The works include the following: * Installation of a ladder access from the tower first level up to the roof with fall arrest system to the ladder and access gantry, and a fall arrest system Tower roof. * The external decoration of the louvres to the Tower. * The replacement of broken and missing slates to the Chancel roof, and the formation of mortar fillets to the watertables of the eastern gable wall of the Chancel. * Pointing up of a number of cracks to the arch stones to the eastern glazed entrance to the Nave. A Schedule of Works has been prepared and will be released to up to 6 parties who meet the quality criteria. Interested parties are asked to send three case studies of relevant projects to bev@twbpt.org.uk describing how they are relevant to the works required, explaining how they have managed the contract and range of technical skills employed and naming sub-contractors used. We would also ask that the interested party also explains how the size and type of contract fits within their operations and confirm they have the ability to undertake the work between September 2024 and November 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a252346-c0b3-4323-ae09-f5b4d47d9326 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TYNE AND WEAR BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Benwell & Scotswood |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44423200 - Ladders
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45212361 - Church construction work
- 45223110 - Installation of metal structures
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a252346-c0b3-4323-ae09-f5b4d47d9326

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a252346-c0b3-4323-ae09-f5b4d47d9326
  2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5660c5b0-d2de-4742-a70f-05d0a83ea4b6
  Existing and Proposed Tower Sections
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19d94379-af48-4e3a-a3a4-f85d9002eaf1
  St Mary's Tower external
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbe21c03-cbd0-4033-a478-a51d97aca569
  St Mary's Heritage Center
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b95ab4f4-f7e4-4961-84d4-52224de435bc
  Tower Louvres

## Notice URLs

- http://www.twbpt.org.uk

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