Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd8-bdc9-7320-9393-35a73278a647/gb-shrewsbury-rmnb-035-exterior-restoration-of-cambrian-railway-building closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Shrewsbury: RMNB 035 - Exterior Restoration of Cambrian Railway Building [Shropshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/shropshire-council) Estimated value £500,000 to £1,000,000 Published 7 Mar 2024 Deadline Closed 19 Apr 2024 ## 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 NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 April 2024 for the following reason: The closing date is now 12 noon on 10th May 2024.(The project aims to restore and make safe the Cambrian Railway Building in Oswestry. The Cambrian Railway Building is a Grade II listed building which is now in the ownership of Shropshire Council. The exterior is in a serious state of decay and repairs to the ornate corbels and replacement of eroded asbestos tiles on the roof are needed imminently to make the building safe for new uses, visitors and local pedestrians. The building is both the former Oswestry station and headquarters of the Cambrian Railway and is one of the finest examples of a regional railway headquarters building in the UK. In order to secure the building's future the outlined priority remedial works have been identified to bring the building to a suitable condition to host appropriate uses and to prevent further deterioration of the building. The works are outlined within the tender documents and briefly include: -replacement of existing roof tiles (including removal of existing ACM tiles by specialist licensed contractor) -install new roof covering, -repair and replacement of existing building corbels including associated installation of new fascais, soffit and stringer course. -Renewal and remedial works to rainwater goods -Additional repairs and redecoration to existing building fascias The building is Grade II listed and all repairs have been designed / specified with due consideration given to the status of the building and best practice in conserving the building. Contractors will need to demonstrate experience in carrying out similar works on protected historic buildings and experience in working with appropriate materials, including historic masonry construction.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Roof repair and maintenance work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/235324a6-1a70-4aac-8d57-4842a7e3befa) 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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