--- title: "Vital repairs and restoration to the Grade I listed Gladstone's Library" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-138982" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-138982" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138982.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138982.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLADSTONE'S LIBRARY" published: "2024-02-21" --- # Vital repairs and restoration to the Grade I listed Gladstone's Library Buyer: GLADSTONE'S LIBRARY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-138982 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-138982) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138982.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Gladstone's Library seeking specialist contractors for vital repairs and restoration works on the Grade I listed library building located at Church Lane, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3DF. The project, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund, includes remedial repairs to the main library roof, entrance porch, and stabilisation works on the East Wing and front tower porch. The library is at the planning stage, with expressions of interest sought before the formal tender process begins. The deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon on the 4th of March 2024, and all construction works are to be completed by 31st March 2025. This tender presents an opportunity for specialist contractors with experience in heritage construction projects to engage with Gladstone's Library. Businesses skilled in listed building repairs, heritage-approved roof refurbishment, and historical site stabilisation works are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aims to ensure fair competition and effective delivery of the project, encouraging potential contractors to participate in the early stages to inform the library's approach. Interested businesses can register their interest through the Sell2Wales website portal and obtain additional information regarding the tender process. ## Notice Gladstone's Library has recently secured funding via the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) to undertake specialist repairs and restoration to the grade 1 listed Library building.The project will include remedial repairs and restoration to the main Library roof, entrance porch, and localised stabilisation works to sections of the East Wing and front tower porch.The Library is now seeking expressions of interest, prior to tender, from specialist contractors with listed building repairs and experience of working on Heritage buildings/sites where careful phasing of the works will be necessary to allow the Library to continue to function and carry out some of its normal activities throughout the contract period.Works will include scaffolding, heritage approved roof refurbishment including slating and leadworks, repairs to dormers and associated stonework. Stabilisation of sections of the building will include associated drainage repairs and replacement.Gladstone's Library is preparing to commence the formal competitive process to award the contract (All construction works are to be completed by 31st March 2025). In the interest of running a fair, efficient and effective procurement process, and to help inform the Library's approach to procurement, we are seeking to engage with potential contractors experienced in leading and delivering similar heritage construction projects in advance of commencing the formal procurement process.Expressions of interest can be noted in the portal for inclusion in the procurement process (deadline: 12 noon 4th March 2024).NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=138982. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138982 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 21 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLADSTONE'S LIBRARY | | Locality | FLINTSHIRE | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH5 3DF | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Flintshire | | Electoral ward | Hawarden: Mancot | | Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2024 at 08:34 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138982 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gladstoneslibrary.org - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=138982 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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