Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9b-14ac-702f-8987-aef377e45084/cwc22114-wolverhampton-central-library-faaade-refurbishment closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CWC22114 - Wolverhampton Central Library Façade Refurbishment [Wolverhampton City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Aug 2022 Deadline Closed 14 Oct 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Wolverhampton Central Library façade and building envelope is in much need of repair and restoration. The Central Library is a grade II\* listed building. It was constructed in 1900-1902 to the designs of the prolific competition-winning architect Henry Thomas Hare (1861-1921), who specialised in libraries public buildings in the 'free Jacobean' style. The library has fine brick and terracotta facades to the street fronts, with simpler brick elevations to the rear courtyard. William Aumonier of London was involved in the modelling of the decorative terracotta. The roofs are steeply pitched and tiled on the street fronts, but shallow pitched and slated to the rear. High quality detailing includes a pair of copper domes and a tall fleche to the main entrance. Inside, there is good stained glass and plasterwork and a dramatic staircase to the first floor reading rooms. The Library is an excellent example of its date, well-built in high quality materials. However, at 120 years old, it is now in need of a programme of repair, including to the roofs and terracotta. As terracotta repairs are only likely to have a 20-25 year lifespan it is proposed that, where terracotta is damaged, it should be replaced, in a matching material. This is a time-consuming specialist procedure. Numerous other repairs to the façade and building envelope should be attended to at the same time, to make best use of scaffolding. The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a building contractor, with the skills and experience of similar heritage style works, to undertake the works as set out in this Employers Requirements document. Procurement Documents can be located on [wolverhamptontenders.com](https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com) Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/951da28e-5761-4983-a539-20330069aeb8) 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 Wolverhampton City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-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)