--- title: "Hertford Castle External Decoration - windows, doors, guttering and RWPs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8e53cbf-de70-4f4a-b937-a491ead54d72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8e53cbf-de70-4f4a-b937-a491ead54d72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8e53cbf-de70-4f4a-b937-a491ead54d72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8e53cbf-de70-4f4a-b937-a491ead54d72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-10" --- # Hertford Castle External Decoration - windows, doors, guttering and RWPs Buyer: HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8e53cbf-de70-4f4a-b937-a491ead54d72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8e53cbf-de70-4f4a-b937-a491ead54d72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8e53cbf-de70-4f4a-b937-a491ead54d72.json) ## Summary Hertford Town Council has initiated a tender for the external decoration of Hertford Castle, a Grade I listed building. The project involves painting and decoration work on windows, doors, guttering, and rainwater pipes (RWPs), including the removal of vegetation and condition reporting of guttering and RWPs. Additional tasks include paint removal, stabilisation, and repainting of the main entrance stone lobby, stonework stabilisation at the rear entrance, and repair and re-graining of the main door. The procurement status is active, with the deadline for tender submissions set at midday on Friday, 28th February 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1st March 2025 and end on 31st May 2025. The project falls under the "Painting and glazing work" category, with a budget range from £5,000 to £25,000, and follows an open procedure below threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in historical building restorations and decorative works, particularly those experienced with Grade I listed properties. The requirement for comprehensive health and safety competency and skilled decorators suggests that businesses with certified and experienced professionals in historical conservation and maintenance will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the project's suitability for smaller enterprises. Providing detailed sustainability commitments and references from similar previous works will enhance a bidder's prospects, making this an excellent growth opportunity for companies with a track record in heritage conservation and decorative craftsmanship. ## Notice External decorative works are to be carried out at the Grade I listed Castle, encompassing windows, doors, guttering and rainwater pipes (RWPs). The scope also includes vegetation removal around these elements and condition reporting of guttering and RWPs. Prices must include all equipment to work from height for the duration of the works. Work also includes: Main entrance stone lobby requires paint removal, stabilization and repainting in white, while the rear entrance from the main lawn needs stonework stabilization. Main door requires repair, draft proofing and re-graining. All works must be conducted in accordance with conservation requirements for the Grade I listed status. Tender documentation should include a statement regarding the environmental sustainability commitments of your company in relation to this contract. Tender document should evidence that the company has necessary Health and Safety competency and guarantee that ALL decorators / craftsperson's are skilled in their job roles and have the right equipment and tools to work safely. The Town Council will require references. Please supply full contact details of at least two clients where you have undertaken this work previously, ideally to a historic building. On contract award, the successful tendered is to a provide schedule of work and timescales . Your returned tender document must be returned by Midday, Friday 28th February 2025 via email to: nick.kirby@hertford.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4addaf4e-b482-4fe4-9977-db840e9146e8 | | 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 | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG14 1HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45440000 - Painting and glazing work - 45451000 - Decoration work ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4addaf4e-b482-4fe4-9977-db840e9146e8 - 4 Feb 2025 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4addaf4e-b482-4fe4-9977-db840e9146e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4addaf4e-b482-4fe4-9977-db840e9146e8 10th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5705ac74-15ec-49ca-9730-d8d1bd88db52 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb7e9d22-55ad-4cbe-87eb-0f961e947f74 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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