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title: "MAIN MILL & KILN PROJECT PHASE 2, SHREWSBURY FLAXMILL MALTINGS - REVISED JULY 2018"
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# MAIN MILL & KILN PROJECT PHASE 2, SHREWSBURY FLAXMILL MALTINGS - REVISED JULY 2018

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5d732d3-8c43-4927-ba89-fb52c4a14efe

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## Summary

The Main Mill & Kiln Project Phase 2, managed by Historic England, is set to commence in Shrewsbury, specifically at the historical Flaxmill Maltings site. With a budget of £5 million, this project focuses on the repair and restoration of the Main Mill and adjoining Kiln, and it is currently in the Tender stage. The contract period is slated to start on 4th February 2019 and conclude by 6th March 2019. The tender submission deadline is 7th August 2018, and interested suppliers can apply through a Restricted Two Stage procedure via the Historic England Procurement portal.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for construction and heritage restoration firms, particularly those that specialise in works involving historical or architectural interests. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering skills training and public engagement activities will also find this tender to be a suitable fit. As the project involves substantial financial backing from the Heritage Lottery Fund, this could lead to further collaborations and contracts in similar historical preservation initiatives within the region.

## Notice

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 the major funder for the Project, with funding also from Historic England and Shropshire Council. The Main Mill & Kiln Project is now being undertaken in three phases.. Phase 2 will include the remaining repairs to the external envelope and structure of the Main Mill, together with major repairs to the Jubilee Tower and Kiln, at a cost of around ?5m. . It is intended that Phase 2 will commence in February 2019 and complete by March 2020. The Phase 2 contract will now include: o Full repairs to the external envelope of the Main Mill, including the Engine Houses at either end of the central block and the Jubilee Tower, with re-roofing, brickwork, window repairs etc o Structural repairs to the Main Mill and Jubilee Tower, including the insertion of new steel columns and first floor structure to the Main Mill o Full repairs to the external envelope (re-roofing, brickwork, windows) and structure of the Kiln, with insertion of new steel structure and stairs o Delivery of skills training, work placements and public engagement activities will be an important part of this contract The contract will be tendered as a Restricted Two Stage procedure , Interested suppliers are invite to express interest and return PRE QUALIFICATION documents via the HE Procurement portal. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Funding Description The Heritage Lottery Fund is the major funder for the Project, with funding also from Historic England and Shropshire Council. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b6148d-0803-465c-8237-07e2e61f307f |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 6 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2018 at 11:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b6148d-0803-465c-8237-07e2e61f307f
- 5 Jul 2018 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b6148d-0803-465c-8237-07e2e61f307f
- 5 Jul 2018 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b6148d-0803-465c-8237-07e2e61f307f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b6148d-0803-465c-8237-07e2e61f307f
  31st July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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