Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf8-7ff4-71e6-956c-6e4d66eb4e8e/birdoswald-roman-fort-contractor closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Birdoswald Roman Fort - Contractor [English Heritage-Estates](https://tendernation.io/buyers/english-heritage-estates) Estimated value £650,000 Published 4 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 2 Dec 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This contract is to appoint a main contractor to undertake redevelopment and refurbishment works at Birdoswald Roman Fort, which includes acting as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015. The site is managed by the English Heritage Trust and consists of a number of buildings which are currently in use as a visitor centre. Set around a courtyard these buildings include an admissions and retail area, small tea room, interpretation galleries, an education room, toilet facilities and storage areas. In addition to these buildings, there is an adjacent farmhouse which is currently used as a bunkhouse for visiting groups. The works to be undertaken are to re-use these existing buildings to improve and enhance the visitor facilities to create an exemplar scheme for a family friendly attraction, as well as increasing footfall and dwell time on site. This includes the following: · Create a new welcoming entrance · Enhance the retail and admissions experience · Create a new space for interpretation which will allow for a greater opportunity for fun and learning · Improve and enhance the tea room and catering facilities · Develop a new space as a family space · Small scale enabling works will be required within the main contract. In addition to the main contractor creating these spaces, there are a number of direct client appointed fit out contracts which will be done by other specialist contractors in terms of retail, catering and interpretation. The works within the courtyard are to be undertaken whilst the external site remains open to the public. There will be a segregated visitor route and the farmhouse will be used as temporary visitor accommodation. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home) in orderto express interest and download PQQ documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Historical monument or memorial construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/68fae0ff-adca-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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile English Heritage-Estates: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/english-heritage-estates) [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)