--- title: "Expressions of Interest sought for Main Contractor to undertake and manage conservation and construction for Beckford's Tower, Bath, Somerset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff97b8f4-9229-4a32-9619-31ff912fad1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff97b8f4-9229-4a32-9619-31ff912fad1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff97b8f4-9229-4a32-9619-31ff912fad1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff97b8f4-9229-4a32-9619-31ff912fad1b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BATH PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED(THE)" published: "2022-10-10" --- # Expressions of Interest sought for Main Contractor to undertake and manage conservation and construction for Beckford's Tower, Bath, Somerset Buyer: BATH PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff97b8f4-9229-4a32-9619-31ff912fad1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff97b8f4-9229-4a32-9619-31ff912fad1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff97b8f4-9229-4a32-9619-31ff912fad1b.json) ## Summary The Bath Preservation Trust Limited is seeking expressions of interest for a main contractor to manage the repair and conservation of Grade I listed Beckford's Tower in Bath. The project, called 'Our Tower', involves construction starting in March 2023 with completion expected by February 2024. The budget for the works is approximately £1 million, focused on resolving rainwater issues, masonry repairs, and other restoration tasks. The tender requires submissions by 4th November 2022. This project presents an opportunity for contractors specialising in construction work for buildings related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. Companies with experience in heritage restoration projects and expertise in conservation and construction would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the deadline for expressing interest approaching. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender for the Main Contractor role. ## Notice Beckford's Tower Trust (BTT) seeks expressions of interest for a main contractor to manage the repair and conservation of Grade I listed Beckford's Tower in Bath, as part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded project, 'Our Tower'. Construction is set to start in March 2023, with Practical Completion in February 2024. The capital works budget is approximately PS1m. Works are focussed on Beckford's Tower, its surrounding landscape, and surviving architectural features within that landscape. Primary areas of proposed works are as follows * Resolution of complex & long-standing issues with rain water disposal primarily to the lantern & belvedere - gutters, sumps, joinery etc * Masonry repairs to building envelope. * Scaffolding * Repair of external doors and windows * Removal of modern windows, and blocking openings * Reinstatement of original fenestration and associated decorative ironwork * M&E works, including provision of new heating system * Upgrade & repair of internal spaces * Provision of decorative ironwork including gates and handrails * Excavation, repair and presentation of grotto tunnel * Construction of new grotto stairs * External landscaping, including some demolition, fencing & 'soft' car parking. Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than 5PM on 4th November 2022 via email to BPT's nominated point of contact, Capital Works Director Simon Butler - sbutler@bptrust.org.uk. t This can be in short form, there is no expectation that additional detail and/or evidence should be provided at this stage. Please see attached document for additional information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e104e1dd-82f0-4e40-a8dc-c42feb7ca1d5 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BATH PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED(THE) | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 2LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants ## Release History - 10 Oct 2022 at 09:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e104e1dd-82f0-4e40-a8dc-c42feb7ca1d5 - 30 Sep 2022 at 14:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e104e1dd-82f0-4e40-a8dc-c42feb7ca1d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e104e1dd-82f0-4e40-a8dc-c42feb7ca1d5 10th October 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a45dc07f-ecbf-4638-854a-6a323a91afdc Additional Project Information ## Notice URLs - https://beckfordstower.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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