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title: "Re-rendering of a Grade 2 listed building - William Layne Reading Room"
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# Re-rendering of a Grade 2 listed building - William Layne Reading Room

Buyer: ASTON-CUM-AUGHTON PARISH HALL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4bc89db-a742-4a6b-8488-27126afe51f3

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## Summary

The Aston-Cum-Aughton Parish Hall is inviting tenders for the re-rendering of the Grade 2 listed William Layne Reading Room, located in Sheffield, England (postcode S26 2AN). The building, originally opened as a school in 1743, is a cherished part of the parish. This tender process, which falls under the industry category of buildings of historical or architectural interest, with an additional focus on refurbishment work, is in the active procurement stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 31st March 2025, with the contract period set to run from 19th May 2025 to 1st October 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, making it accessible to a broad range of qualified contractors.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in historical building restoration, particularly those with expertise in lime rendering and a deep understanding of material compositions and porosity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit greatly from this contract, as it is specifically suitable for such organisations. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality refurbishment works within the specified timeframe will find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their skills on a prestigious project, potentially leading to further opportunities in the heritage and restoration sector.

## Notice

The William Layne Reading Room is a Grade 2 listed building, the building opened originally as a school in 1743. The building is a much loved and cherished building of the Parish. Invitations to tender are requested to re-render this grade 2 listed building. The appointed contractor will be able to prove extensive knowledge of lime rendering, porosity, compositions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1efdd69b-30f6-411d-bec4-674206f2fa40 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | ASTON-CUM-AUGHTON PARISH HALL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S26 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Aston & Todwick |
| Westminster constituency | Rother Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1efdd69b-30f6-411d-bec4-674206f2fa40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1efdd69b-30f6-411d-bec4-674206f2fa40
  25th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston-pc.gov.uk

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