Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c42-eace-709e-9aba-db0502654e51/guildhall-two-towers [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Guildhall Two Towers [Thetford Town Council - Main Number](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thetford-town-council-main-number) Estimated value £20,000 Published 24 Jan 2019 Deadline Closed 22 Feb 2019 ## 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](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender ### Wednesday, 23 January 2019 Thetford Town Council is seeking costs for an architect to work with the Council and Historic England to restore the Guildhall Twin Towers ### TTC/19/002 Thetford Town Council have been invited to apply for a development grant from Historic England for the restoration of the cupolas on the Guildhall roof. Historic England have advised that the Council to initially appoint their lead adviser and then put in the application for the development grant based on the figures provided by the selected architect/surveyor. The successful candidate will need to be conservation-accredited by one of the following bodies: ### The AABC (Architects Accredited in Building Conservation) The RIBA (accreditation category SCA or CA, depending on the listing grade of the building) ### The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) The CIAT (Chartered Institution of Architectural Technologists) The Partners are looking for a price to cover the two stages, beginning with what is known as project development, and then the following second stage which is the completion of the actual repairs. ### Additional essential information for shortlisting • Details of how your company and the staff you employ meet the requirements for Architects laid out by Historic England. Evidence to include CVs, and details of accreditations and membership of professional bodies. • Minimum of 2 examples of projects completed on historic buildings particularly working with Historic England and details of two referees. • A costed quotation for the works which gives a breakdown of costs for development and implementation phase (See table included in attachments). • The council requires a copy of your public liability insurance, and a copy of health and safety policy, and samples of risk assessments. • Costs of any additional surveys/works not included in the table above. Failure to supply any of the information requested in the attached specification will result in the Tender being rejected. Please note at this point no funds have been secured for this project and it will not start until a development grant has been received from Historic England Contact name and number: Roz Barnett, Amenities Land and Property Officer or Tina Cunnell Town Clerk (01842) 754247. Quotations to be received by noon, Friday 22th of February 2019. Tender to be sent in sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - The Guildhall Two Towers Architect For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council Postal Address The Carnegie, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS ### Tel: (01842) 754247 Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. Should you require further information over and above the tender requirements then please do not hesitate to call. ### Yours sincerely Tina Cunnell BSc (Hons) Town Clerk Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a1c3616a-f471-4be2-a3ce-b831fea945c9) 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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