Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be0-ea21-7364-ab72-ff46d92f552f/oliver-cromwells-house-external-conservation-repairs awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Oliver Cromwell's House external conservation repairs [City of Ely Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-of-ely-council) Estimated value £90,000 Published 4 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 6 Jul 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The City of Ely Council is seeking to carry out conservation repairs to the North and East Facing external facades of Oliver Cromwell's House. The purpose of the proposed works is to sensitively repair and restore elements of the external facade to the North and East elevations of the property, ensuring the building continues to serve its intended function while preserving and respecting its significant historic character. The proposed works comprise minor conservation repairs to the external fabric of Oliver Cromwell's House, including localised structural timber repairs, leadwork renewal, rainwater goods maintenance, and selective lime render reinstatement. All works will be undertaken on a like-for-like basis using traditional materials and methods, ensuring continued weather tightness while preserving the building's historic and architectural significance. All works are to be carried out utilising traditional materials and workmanship, and all repairs will be carried out on a like for like basis. ## CPV classification Construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06b1de-2026-09-04T15:24:32+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06b1de-2026-09-04T15:24:32+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile City of Ely Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-of-ely-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)