Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfb-50cb-73a3-b0f7-e1b9487fb093/restoration-of-oakham-castle-oakham-rutland awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Restoration of Oakham Castle, Oakham, Rutland [Welland Procurement Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/welland-procurement-unit) Estimated value £1,000,000 to £1,200,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 24 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the restoration of Oakham Castle, Oakham, Rutland. Oakham Castle, situated off the Market Square in the centre of the historic town of Oakham and adjacent to Oakham School, is an historic site of national importance. The Great Hall and Entrance Gates are listed Grade I. The site is a Scheduled Monument. Rutland County Council, working under the supervision of Historic England, now seek a contractor to undertake the restoration works. These works are set out in detail in the accompanying documents but briefly include adding a new toilet block, associated drainage works, external repairs and conservation and internal refurbishment of the Great Hall, improvements to the curtain walling, and improvements to the grounds. Contractors will be able to demonstrate considerable experience of working on sensitive projects of a similar nature. ### IMPORTANT Interested contractors should register their interest now with John Wright (see section 3 above). As documents are downloadable, the identities of interested parties will not be known to the Council. Registration is necessary in order that any communications can be directed to any potentially interested bidders. Registration has no other purpose and implies no commitment to submit a tender. The tender criteria and weightings shown in Appendix F are given in good faith but have not, at the time of issue of these documents, been approved by the Rutland County Council Cabinet. Cabinet is due to meet in Mid July. Any amendments which may be required will be issued to all registered potential bidders. Tender responses must be in the form of two (2) hard copies plus one (1) CD and must be returned in a sealed package not marked with the bidder’s name to: ### Chief Executive Rutland County Council Council Offices ### Catmose ### Oakham LE15 6HP By no later than 12:00 noon on Friday 24th July 2015. Late responses will not be considered. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/80643e15-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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