--- title: "Cressing Temple Barn Roof Replacement - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b70a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b70a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b70a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b70a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-15" --- # Cressing Temple Barn Roof Replacement - Market Engagement Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b70a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b70a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b70a.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Cressing Temple Barn Roof Replacement - Market Engagement". This project falls under the industry category of Barn construction work and is located at Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8PD. The initiative is set to address the roof replacement and timber repairs for the historically significant Barley Barn and Wheat Barn, which are 13th Century Grade I listed buildings. The market engagement bidders day is scheduled for 13th December 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, with the future tender notice expected on 20th January 2025. The entire project aims to mitigate the deterioration of these structures over the next 80-100 years, following a comprehensive condition survey highlighting necessary repair works. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in historic building conservation and construction, particularly those with experience in handling Scheduled Monuments and Grade I listed buildings. Companies capable of providing detailed capability statements and portfolios of similar past projects will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolios with high-profile restoration work, potentially leading to further contracts and growth in the heritage preservation sector. The procurement method will be an open tender, providing a transparent and competitive process to secure qualified contractors for the intricate and detailed repair works required. ## Notice This notice marks the launch of an Essex County Council market engagement to establish contractors who would be interested in participating in an open tender for the following project: Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8PD Roof Replacement and Timber Repairs Market Engagement Bidders Day will be held at Cressing Temple Barns, 10:00am to 12:00noon 13th December 2024. Description of the site This project seeks to reduce the deterioration of both barns' roof and timber frames over the next 80-100 years. Cressing Temple in Braintree is a Scheduled Monument, with Grade I listed 13th Century Barns known as the Barley Barn and the Wheat Barn. The Barley Barn is believed to be the oldest standing timber framed barn in the world. Both barns are amongst the few remaining Templar buildings in England. In addition, the site has four Grade II Listed buildings: the Granary, the Farmhouse, the Waggon Lodge, and the wall surrounding the Walled Gardens. In 2022 the Barley Barn and the Wheat Barn were both added to Historic England's 'Vulnerable Register', which means these assets are being monitored by Historic England ahead of potential inclusion on the full published 'Heritage at Risk Register' when there is further deterioration or if there is not a funded repair plan in place. A condition survey has been completed on the Barley Barn and Wheat Barn, these condition surveys have highlighted a complete tile replacement and timber repairs schedule of works. Scope of work * The works will be required to be undertaken in accordance with the Scheduled Monument Consent, details of which will be included at Tender Stage. * To conduct all the repairs and replacement of existing ancient timber frame as set out in the schedule of works. * To remove all the existing tiles on the Barley and Wheat Barns and replace with new either standard or medieval sized coal fired clay tiles, include the replacement of riven laths and elements of lime pointing. * The renewal of all downpipes and guttering. * The works to the barn will be carried out sequentially. Contractor Minimum Requirements for Tender Due to the historical status of the Barley barn and Wheat barn as Scheduled Monument and Grade I listed buildings, contractors will be required to produce a capability statement and a portfolio of previous similar projects with reference to evidence appropriate experience as part of the Tender. TO ATTEND THE MARKET ENGAGMENT EVENT PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE AT https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cressing-temple-barn-roof-replacement-market-engagement-tickets-1084095341349?aff=oddtdtcreator ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice marks the launch of an Essex County Council market engagement to establish contractors who would be interested in participating in an open tender for the following project: Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8PD Roof Replacement and Timber Repairs Market Engagement Bidders Day will be held at Cressing Temple Barns, 10:00am to 12:00noon 13th December 2024. Description of the site This project seeks to reduce the deterioration of both barns' roof and timber frames over the next 80-100 years. Cressing Temple in Braintree is a Scheduled Monument, with Grade I listed 13th Century Barns known as the Barley Barn and the Wheat Barn. The Barley Barn is believed to be the oldest standing timber framed barn in the world. Both barns are amongst the few remaining Templar buildings in England. In addition, the site has four Grade II Listed buildings: the Granary, the Farmhouse, the Waggon Lodge, and the wall surrounding the Walled Gardens. In 2022 the Barley Barn and the Wheat Barn were both added to Historic England's 'Vulnerable Register', which means these assets are being monitored by Historic England ahead of potential inclusion on the full published 'Heritage at Risk Register' when there is further deterioration or if there is not a funded repair plan in place. A condition survey has been completed on the Barley Barn and Wheat Barn, these condition surveys have highlighted a complete tile replacement and timber repairs schedule of works. Scope of work * The works will be required to be undertaken in accordance with the Scheduled Monument Consent, details of which will be included at Tender Stage. * To conduct all the repairs and replacement of existing ancient timber frame as set out in the schedule of works. * To remove all the existing tiles on the Barley and Wheat Barns and replace with new either standard or medieval sized coal fired clay tiles, include the replacement of riven laths and elements of lime pointing. * The renewal of all downpipes and guttering. * The works to the barn will be carried out sequentially. Contractor Minimum Requirements for Open Tender Due to the historical status of the Barley barn and Wheat barn as Scheduled Monument and Grade I listed buildings, contractors will be required to produce a capability statement and a portfolio of previous similar projects with reference to evidence appropriate experience as part of the Tender. Important Information Respondents are advised that the purpose of this notice is to engage in dialogue with the market and ascertain interest / options available. The scope of service, date of publication or potential contract value should not be taken as a final "version" of requirement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders. This is NOT a live tender opportunity. TO ATTEND THE MARKET ENGAGMENT EVENT PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE AT https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cressing-temple-barn-roof-replacement-market-engagement-tickets-1084095341349?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037090-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 45213241 - Barn construction work ## Release History - 15 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037090-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cressing-temple-barn-roof-replacement-market-engagement-tickets-1084095341349?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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