Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0e-e72f-7220-b982-261379261a17/conservation-specialist-reader-at-calderstones closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Conservation Specialist - Reader at Calderstones [The Reader Organisation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-reader-organisation) Estimated value £45,000 to £53,550 Published 30 Jun 2017 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2017 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 In 2012 The Reader received a stage I approval for is project here at Calderstones and began feasibility and scoping work to develop the project. In 2016 The Reader successfully passed stage II approval, going on to receive permission to start in February 2017 and are now in the delivery stage of the project. The main capital works and conservation of The Calder Stones Neolithic Monuments will take place between September 2017 and April 2018 with the majority of heritage activities being delivered right up until the project completes in September 2019. Overall an investment of GBP 4.6m is being made through the project with approximately 85% of the budget spent on capital works and 1.4% on this element. An experienced specialist conservation team is now required to work with The Reader & the Design Team to ensure appropriate plans are in place to house The Calder Stones, and record, transport, store and conserve The Calder Stones before returning them to site at the appropriate time during the main capital works. ## CPV classification Library, archives, museums and other cultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/59a7db7b-587a-4cf4-898c-28ab7ff1f398) 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 The Reader Organisation: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-reader-organisation) [Sector More Recreation, culture & sport services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/recreation-culture-sport) ## More tenders like this [Sports facilities operation services – ÖPAG - Betreiber Postsportquartier Hernals - Gemeinnütziger Vereins- und Schulsport · Österreichische Post AG · 9 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2128-716d-91fa-8be28481a992/austria-sports-facilities-operation-services-opag-betreiber-postsportquart) [Children animation services – Marché de prestations de services « Enfance – Jeunesse » 2027-2030 · Ville de Loos-en-Gohelle · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-140b-73c9-9f07-e9c33a2b858a/france-children-animation-services-marche-de-prestations-de-services-enfan) [News-agency services – Medienmonitoring · Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-087e-71f2-b3e0-f5c1efd03d19/germany-news-agency-services-medienmonitoring) [Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services – Ausschreibung zur Vergabe von Dienstleistungen für die Entwicklung einer grenzüberschreitenden Sage im Raum Bayern-Böhmen · Gemeinde Langdorf · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1d2d-7272-a3a0-9c2031596418/germany-artistic-and-literary-creation-and-interpretation-services-ausschrei) [Library and archive services – CFT 4006 - Digital Collections System for SDCC Libraries · South Dublin County Council · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c10-7045-98ce-ff9cb9d4befd/ireland-library-and-archive-services-cft-4006-digital-collections-system-f) [Entertainment services – Animations nature, patrimoine et santé/bien être dans les Espaces Naturels Sensibles du Département de la Manche · Département de la Manche · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-37d7-73d2-ba07-7b73d853b521/france-entertainment-services-animations-nature-patrimoine-et-santebien-et)