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

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1d14091-83f2-4d93-ad94-3f0ad68e0e8f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Historic England pertains to the "Main Mill & Kiln Project Phase 2" at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, a significant restoration initiative within the category of works, particularly for buildings of historical significance. This project is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, and is currently at the Award stage, having been officially awarded on 29th November 2018. The contract encompasses a value of £5,626,176, with the work period commencing on 17th December 2019 and concluding by 24th April 2020. Interested suppliers were invited to submit pre-qualification documents via a selective restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 7th August 2018.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, heritage restoration, and conservation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have relevant experience in working on historical buildings. Companies offering skills training and public engagement services would also be well-suited to compete, as these aspects are highlighted as key components of the project. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute to a significant cultural and historical preservation effort while seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e0c8e8-0718-4706-b2c3-7b37c2875245 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2019 - 24 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,626,176 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROFT BUILDING AND CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e0c8e8-0718-4706-b2c3-7b37c2875245

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e0c8e8-0718-4706-b2c3-7b37c2875245
  30th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home

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