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title: "Masonry Repairs to Hepple Tower, Northumberland"
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# Masonry Repairs to Hepple Tower, Northumberland

Buyer: DOONAN ARCHITECTS LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6f47ffd-0c82-418e-8ab9-8aff46264a4a

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## Summary

The project titled "Masonry Repairs to Hepple Tower, Northumberland" is being conducted by Doonan Architects Ltd, focusing on masonry work within the construction industry. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd March 2018. The total estimated value of the project is £50,000, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2018 to 31st October 2018. The works will involve essential repairs to a historic 14th-century structure and will take place in Northumberland, specifically with delivery to the postcode NE65 7LQ.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in masonry and construction work to expand their portfolios and enhance their business growth. Companies specialising in masonry repairs, construction of historic buildings, or similar services would be particularly well-suited to apply for this contract, leveraging their skills in structural conservation and restoration. With the emphasis on preserving heritage structures, this project also aligns with sustainable practices, providing further appeal to contractors experienced in working on historical sites.

## Notice

Masonry repair works to Hepple Tower, a 14th Century ruinous structure. The repair works are to include consolidating the wall heads complete with turf capping, removal of cement pointing, repointing, deep tamping, securing masonry with stainless steel pins, rough racking of the exposed internal wall cores, the removal of overhanging masonry and building up with new exposed core to provide support to masonry above. The works will also include the clearance of areas of previously fallen stonework, and the removal of a number of trees which are in close proximity of the Tower.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b252ac2d-be76-4d65-8cb8-ffcf32f65cec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| 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 | DOONAN ARCHITECTS LTD |
| Locality | HEXHAM |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE46 3PQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Hexham Central with Acomb |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262522 - Masonry work

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b252ac2d-be76-4d65-8cb8-ffcf32f65cec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b252ac2d-be76-4d65-8cb8-ffcf32f65cec
  26th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6472154-78e6-45f8-b5cf-cf3df9ff01db
  Tender Instructions

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