--- title: "Wellington Monument Somerset Structural Stone and Conservation Repairs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d58bf6e3-7f46-409a-94b8-1a95ea1cfca5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d58bf6e3-7f46-409a-94b8-1a95ea1cfca5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d58bf6e3-7f46-409a-94b8-1a95ea1cfca5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d58bf6e3-7f46-409a-94b8-1a95ea1cfca5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST" published: "2019-03-05" --- # Wellington Monument Somerset Structural Stone and Conservation Repairs Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d58bf6e3-7f46-409a-94b8-1a95ea1cfca5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d58bf6e3-7f46-409a-94b8-1a95ea1cfca5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d58bf6e3-7f46-409a-94b8-1a95ea1cfca5.json) ## Summary The National Trust is seeking tenders for the "Wellington Monument Somerset Structural Stone and Conservation Repairs" project, which falls under the miscellaneous building structures category. This major works procurement is located in the South West of England and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender period ends on 5 April 2019, with a minimum contract value of £1,400,000 and an estimated total value of £2,750,000. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2019 and conclude on 1 April 2021. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for construction and engineering firms, particularly those with expertise in historic building conservation, masonry, and structural repair. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities could find this project aligns well with their service offerings. Companies engaged in scaffolding, structural engineering, and heritage restoration are ideally suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to establish or expand their presence in the public procurement market. ## Notice Wellington Monument is a 3 sided stone monument 53m in height standing on the western edge of the Blackdown Hills. Works will require a full height, covered and designed working scaffolding to be erected independently to the monument and substantial structural face and core stone repairs to be carried out as follows: -Structural strengthening of the obelisk as a whole -Structural repair of the upper third of the obelisk shaft and replacement of the pyramidion with large stone blocks. Include rebuilding the bulging ashlar on the north elevation, all in larger scale masonry blocks -Replacement of the smaller blade stones to larger scale masonry blocks -Mechanical ties in bed joints and a network of sock-type anchors into the core -Pressure grouting to voids between ashlar and core; reduction of water conduits in the core -Repointing, including pressure pointing -Structural repairs to the staircase -Rebuild the whole of the face stone to the curtain wall, including the buttresses. Engaging with visitors and National Trust members will form an important part of this project. A viewing platform will form part of the engineers designed works scaffolding ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e7f5ae-9dea-4b1b-80c9-a77820ad735c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,750,000 | | 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 | THE NATIONAL TRUST | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS8 3RJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Pill | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures ## Release History - 5 Mar 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e7f5ae-9dea-4b1b-80c9-a77820ad735c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e7f5ae-9dea-4b1b-80c9-a77820ad735c 5th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR156695 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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