Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-0f1f-737c-b11d-48c854d5577c/external-refurbishment-and-conservation-of-historic-buildings-and-structures-p closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # External Refurbishment and Conservation of Historic Buildings and Structures - Portsmouth framework [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value £30,000 to £4,000,000 Published 16 Dec 2015 Deadline Closed 3 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Portsmouth City Council (The Authority) has published this questionnaire to enable the set up a specialised framework of Contractors for the external refurbishment and conservation work to some of the Authority's historic buildings and structures. Historic buildings are defined as those over 100 years old. Due to the types of buildings in question, it is important that Contractors appointed to the framework have proven specialised experienced in this area of work. ### SCOPE OF WORKS The scope of works that will be let under the framework will vary with each project. To allow the Authority to identify Contractors with experience in different types of work the framework has been split into 4 work type areas. An overview of the type of works that may be carried out within these work areas is given below, however this is not exhaustive. - Brickwork - Isolated repairs and replacements, structural repairs, repointing in lime mortar. - Stonework - Isolated repair, replacement, piecing in, structural repairs to ashlar stonework, including making templates of existing stonework and carving new matching sections. - Roofing - Flat and Pitched, Slate, asphalt, thatch, lead, and leadwork detailing, - Other - Contractors to state additional related trades they are able to offer. As part of their return, Contractors must indicate which work areas they are interested in applying for. For each work area case studies and supporting references must demonstrate relevant experience. There is no guarantee of the amount of work that will be put through this framework; however as an example, projects procured from the current list are: •Brickwork and Stonework Repair and Replacement - Cumberland Infants School - 2011- £95,494. •Stonework Repairs - Cenotaph - Portsmouth - 2012 - £90,545 •Structural Repairs and Refurbishment of Main Entrance Stone Steps - Guildhall - Portsmouth - 2013 - £152,736. •Structural Repairs and Stabilisation of Hall Gables - Priory School - 2008 - £35,000 •External Decorations and Reslating of Rear Elevation Roof - Cumberland House - 2009 - £90,724. •Replacement Lintels and Refurbishment of Decorative Panels. Repairs to brickwork and stonework - Fernhurst Junior School - Portsmouth - 2010 - £199,688. •Slate Roofs, Refurbishment of Steel Windows, Brickwork, Joinery, External Decorations - Eastney Pumping Station - 2009 - £248,000. •Replacement Lintels and Refurbishment of Decorative Window Panels. - Meredith Infant School - 2011 - £71,786. •Asphalt, Brick Replacement and Repointing, Repairs to Stonework - Point Battery - Portsmouth - 2012 - £381,663. •Asphalt, Lime Pointing, Grouting, Stonework - Square Tower - Portsmouth - 2013 - £171,600. Proposed projects to be awarded in 2016 include the following: •Southsea Castle - Pavings, Drainage, External Repairs £40,000 •Round Tower - Asphalt Tanking (Confined Space) £30,000 •Poi... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project – External Refurbishment and Conservation of Historic Buildings and Structures - Portsmouth framework. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1de37098-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. 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