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title: "Forester's Cottage Renovation & Refurbishment, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000554988"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-24"
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# Forester's Cottage Renovation & Refurbishment, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000554988

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking tenders for the renovation and refurbishment of the Forester's Cottage located in Aden Country Park, Mintlaw. This Grade C listed building is at immediate risk of dereliction, and the council aims to sensitively conserve and repair it for use as a self-catering holiday let. The project has an estimated value of £185,000 and follows an open procurement method. The tender submission deadline is set for 17 September 2018, with the bid opening occurring on the same day. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically through the specified web platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction and heritage conservation companies, particularly those experienced in working with historically significant buildings. Firms that specialise in renovation projects adhering to conservation best practices will find this project well-suited to their skillset. Furthermore, local businesses involved in sustainable practices and community benefits are encouraged to apply, as the council aims to incorporate community-related objectives into the execution of the contract.

## Notice

The Forester's Cottage, in Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, is an historically important Grade C listed building under immediate risk of dereliction. The cottage roof has recently given way, resulting in the internal structure being exposed, increasing the risk of it becoming a ruin. Our project will sensitively conserve, repair, and refurbish this historic building, bringing it back into use as a self-catering holiday let.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The conservation, restoration and repair work to the Forester's Cottage form part of a wider Aden Country Park Restoration & Redevelopment Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Parks for People Project being led by Aberdeenshire Council. There will be separate contractors appointed for these works. Some liaison with other contractors may be required as both projects will be running at the same time. The Forester's Cottage, in Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, is an historically important Grade C listed building under immediate risk of dereliction. The cottage roof has recently given way, resulting in the internal structure being exposed, increasing the risk of it becoming a ruin. Our project will sensitively conserve, repair, and refurbish this historic building, bringing it back into use as a self-catering holiday let. We propose to conserve the built heritage of the cottage to provide a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, self-catering offer that can comfortably sleep up six people and will be graded at 3-star+ or above. All capital work improvements are to be sympathetic to the listed building character, and carried out, wherever possible, in accordance with conservation best practice, set out in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Advisory Standards of Conservation and Repair for the Historic Building Environment in Scotland. This is to both ensure best practise and that the cultural significance of the building is not compromised. The work will look to retain as much historic and original fabric as possible by minimising interventions. Indeed, works to the existing fabric will adopt traditional materials, craft skills and construction techniques found in the original building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329204 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | £185,000 |
| 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211300 - Houses construction work

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329204

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=18
  13th September 2018 - Forester's Cottage Postbox Facility Rev1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=17
  31st August 2018 - Appendix 6 - Foresters Cottage Bills of Quantities - Excel Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=7
  31st August 2018 - Appendix 6 - Bill of Quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=16
  31st August 2018 - Appendix 6 - Bill of Quantities Rev A 30-08-2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=1
  31st August 2018 - Invitation To Tender - 24-08-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=15
  31st August 2018 - Invitation To Tender - 31-08-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=4
  31st August 2018 - Appendix 3 - Declaration - 24-08-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=14
  31st August 2018 - Appendix 3 - Declaration - 31-08-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=9
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 8 - Elevations - Drainage Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=10
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 9 - Proposed Floor Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=11
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 10 - Proposed Sections
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=12
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 11 - HES - Advisory Standards of Conservation and Repair
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=13
  24th August 2018 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=2
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements - 24-08-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=3
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 2- Pricing Schedule - 24-08-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=5
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract - 24-08-18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=6
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329204&idx=8
  24th August 2018 - Appendix 7 - Site Plan - Location Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329204
  Forester's Cottage Renovation & Refurbishment, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw - The Forester's Cottage, in Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, is an historically important Grade C listed building under immediate risk of dereliction. The cottage roof has recently given way, resulting in the internal structure being exposed, increasing the risk of it becoming a ruin. Our project will sensitively conserve, repair, and refurbish this historic building, bringing it back into use as a self-catering holiday let.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000554988
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=554988

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