Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c00-da1a-7212-8138-318b2c158beb/highcliffe-castle-phase-7-building-works closed GB restricted procedure # Highcliffe Castle Phase 7 - Building Works [Christchurch and East Dorset Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/christchurch-and-east-dorset-council) Estimated value £1,888,900 Published 27 May 2016 Deadline Closed 18 Jun 2016 ## About this tender Highcliffe Castle is a Grade 1 listed building of national importance and dates back to 1830-1835. Following substantial fires in the 1960s and periods of decay and ruination, the building was subject to substantial repair and conservation of the external shell during the 1990s. This work was supported by the owners Christchurch Borough Council along with English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The castle is currently used as a Visitor Centre with permanent and changing exhibitions, wedding venue along with a wide range of events and functions. In recent years the castle has featured in television programmes including Mr Selfridge, Antiques Roadshow and Flog It amongst others. Information on Highcliffe Castle can be found at:- [highcliffecastle.co.uk](https://www.highcliffecastle.co.uk) Highcliffe Castle is found at Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 4LE Christchurch Borough Council has secured a further award from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support works under this contract procurement. The building project aims to: - Repair and conserve further elements of the remaining building fabric and finishes - Restore the structural fabric of the East wing of the Castle, offering the public access for the first time including the conservation/restoration of the historic kitchens; - Provide improved exhibition space accessible by all - Improve internal access around parts of the building open to the public - Undertake conservation work to an internationally important collection of stained glass by providing a new conservation studio offering opportunities for training whilst the public view the work in progress; - Enable the return the original furniture to the Castle currently held in storage by the V&A which contains Nationally significant pieces; - Support the reinterpretation and redisplay the whole Castle significantly improving the visitors understanding of the story of the Grade 1 Castle and grounds; Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b7467cdc-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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Christchurch and East Dorset Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/christchurch-and-east-dorset-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) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la)