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title: "Bishops Waltham Palace West Tower Visitor Staircase and Platform - AWARD"
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# Bishops Waltham Palace West Tower Visitor Staircase and Platform - AWARD

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7deab94-e6fd-43bf-8a3a-ff468af2b56d

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## Summary

The contract was awarded to Paye Stonework & Restoration Limited by English Heritage-Estates for the project titled "Bishops Waltham Palace West Tower Visitor Staircase and Platform". The procurement stage was completed with a total contract value of £261,345. The contract involves construction work for a new external staircase and visitor viewing platform in the West Tower, located in SN2 2EH, South East, United Kingdom. The contract started on November 30, 2023, and will end on August 2, 2024.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in construction works. The selective procurement method with a restricted procedure creates avenues for larger companies like Paye Stonework & Restoration Limited to participate. Businesses capable of handling similar projects in the construction industry, specifically focused on heritage sites and architectural restoration, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. This contract highlights a collaboration between English Heritage-Estates and the chosen supplier, reinforcing the importance of quality craftsmanship and adherence to historical preservation standards.

## Notice

Construction and installation of a new external staircase to an existing doorway in the West Tower, a ruined roofless medieval tower dating back to the 12th century. Also construction and installation of a new visitor viewing platform at first floor level in the tower. This will provide public access to the tower to view the rich architectural details of the bishop's private accommodation for the first time and also facilitate better access for maintenance ensuring the sustainable management of the tower in the long-term. The construction will be zinc coated steel with ekki timber treads and boards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d10b9bd-5b60-4798-bdc2-4538da528b40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 2 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,345 |
| 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAYE STONEWORK & RESTORATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 18:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d10b9bd-5b60-4798-bdc2-4538da528b40
- 20 Feb 2024 at 18:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d10b9bd-5b60-4798-bdc2-4538da528b40
- 20 Feb 2024 at 18:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d10b9bd-5b60-4798-bdc2-4538da528b40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d10b9bd-5b60-4798-bdc2-4538da528b40
  20th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home

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