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title: "Alterations, Repairs and Refurbishments at Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bb27"
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buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-04"
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# Alterations, Repairs and Refurbishments at Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bb27

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## Summary

Dover District Council is currently undertaking a tendering process titled "Alterations, Repairs and Refurbishments at Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu," aimed at revitalising a Grade 1 listed building to serve as a cultural venue. This project, classified under the CPV code for buildings of historical significance, has a contract value of £7,500,000 and is part of the Works category. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline for the completed Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) by 12:00 on 4th November 2021, with a subsequent invitation date for shortlisted candidates set for 23rd November 2021. The works should positively impact the Dover community while promoting regeneration within the area.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction and design firms with expertise in the refurbishment of historical buildings, as well as businesses specialising in cultural development and community engagement. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for creating visitor attractions and self-catering accommodations within heritage sites would find this project particularly suitable. The revitalisation of the Maison Dieu not only serves to preserve local history but also acts as a catalyst for economic growth in the region, making it an attractive prospect for contractors and suppliers aiming to expand their footprint in community-focused developments.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to 'reawaken this gothic fantasy' by creating a thriving and resilient cultural venue and reopen the building to visitors and the community. The project will place the Maison Dieu back at the heart of the Dover community, restore its position as an international stepping stone and act as an anchor for Dover's regeneration. The proposed works are summarised as follows:- * Conservation of Grade 1 listed building and a Scheduled Monument, parts of which are at risk of serious deterioration. * Creation of a new cultural venue and visitor attraction which includes, new welcoming visitor entrance and lift installation, opening the Stone Hall to the public to provide interpretation and communicate and engage the public with the history of the building and Dover. * Revealing and recreating the significant Burges decorative scheme. * Creation of new high quality self-catering accommodation and storage over three floors in the Mayor's Parlour suite. * Providing new WC's, cloakrooms, kitchen (with new lift provision) and other back of house facilities to improve the way that the building functions for visitors. The works have been designed to allow for independent use of the Stone Hall and Connaught Hall and the separate use of other spaces, such as the Council Chamber. * General updating of all services installations throughout the building. * 'Shell & Core' works to the Old Gaol to provide a new cafe unit for a third party to fit-out and operate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aim of the project is to create a resilient cultural venue which is open to the community whilst anchoring the development in the heritage quarter whilst driving the regeneration of Dover. The proposed works are summarised as follows:- Conservation of Grade 1 listed building and a Scheduled Monument, parts of which are at risk of serious deterioration Creation of a new cultural venue and visitor attraction which includes, new welcoming visitor entrance and lift installation, opening the stone hall to public to provide interpretation and communicate and engage the public with the history of the building and Dover, revealing the Burges decorative scheme. Creation of new self-catering accommodation and storage over three floors in the Mayor's Parlour suite. General updating of all services installations throughout the building Creation of new catering kitchen and associated lift provision 'Shell & Core' works to the Old Gaol to provide a new cafe unit for a third party to fit-out and operate Completed Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by no later than 12:00 on 4th November 2021. Following the evaluation of the Questionnaires the shortlisted contractors will be invited to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024614-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024614-2021
- 11 Jun 2021 at 14:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013236-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dover.gov.uk/
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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