--- title: "Archbishops Palace Gatehouse Roof Repairs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6ef09d2-b3c9-44e5-934c-1355bc275bb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6ef09d2-b3c9-44e5-934c-1355bc275bb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6ef09d2-b3c9-44e5-934c-1355bc275bb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6ef09d2-b3c9-44e5-934c-1355bc275bb6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-12" --- # Archbishops Palace Gatehouse Roof Repairs Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6ef09d2-b3c9-44e5-934c-1355bc275bb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6ef09d2-b3c9-44e5-934c-1355bc275bb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6ef09d2-b3c9-44e5-934c-1355bc275bb6.json) ## Summary The Maidstone Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Archbishops Palace Gatehouse Roof Repairs," aimed at specialist restoration works to preserve the roof of a Grade II Listed Building located in Maidstone, England. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the Expression of Interest deadline on 3rd December 2020 and the return of final ITT documents on 10th December 2020. The anticipated start date for the contract is 11th January 2021, with a planned completion by 31st December 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, classified under the category of works, specifically roof repair and maintenance. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in heritage building restorations and roof repair services. Companies that have the capacity to deliver high-quality craftsmanship for Grade II Listed Buildings would be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs with experience in similar projects may find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their expertise in preservation works within the South East region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is seeking specialist restoration works in order to restore and preserve the roof of the Archbishops Palace Gatehouse, a Grade II Listed Building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The Gatehouse is the remains of the two storey porters' lodgings originally attached to a gate of the outer Courtyard of the Archbishops Palace. It has been dated to the mid-14th century The building is constructed in Ragstone under a Kent peg tile roof. The walls rise direct from the level of the river Len and are battered towards the base. The roof structure is in two levels. The upper room is made-up from the reused timbers from two mediaeval Elm roofs built in an in-line purlin style. The lower roof is a Victorian King-post trussed roof. Key dates and timeline for procurement: Issue ITT: 12th November 2020 Expression of Interest Deadline: 3rd December 2020 Return of Final ITT Documents: 10th December 2020 Evaluation of ITT: 10th - 18th December 2020 Internal review and approvals: 21st December 2020 Inform bidders of outcome of evaluation: 30th December 2020 Standstill Period (5 Days) Ends: 4th January 2021 Start of Contract Period: 11th January 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8742d909-6658-41e4-879f-500a57cb8290 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings - 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work - 45261910 - Roof repair ## Release History - 12 Nov 2020 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8742d909-6658-41e4-879f-500a57cb8290 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8742d909-6658-41e4-879f-500a57cb8290 12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2cc4362d-0a25-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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