Contractor for Redruth Former Library

Contract summary

Industry

• Construction work - 45000000

Location of contract

TR15 2QE

Value of contract

£0 to £45,000

Procurement reference

Contractor for roof repairs and replacement

Published date

25 April 2024

Closing date

5 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

6 May 2024

Contract end date

30 July 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The Former Redruth Library at 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth TR15 2QE was acquired by us, a local arts organisation, this year from Cornwall Council. Our organisation 'Redruth Former Library CIC' (Client) was formed in 2021 to purchase and transform the neglected Grade II listed Passmore Edwards Library and College buildings into a hub for community, education and culture called: "The Ladder".

Opened in 1895, the building has always represented Passmore Edwards' commitment to creating spaces for social mobility; and we take its name from a quote from Edwards: "If I can fund the Ladder; the people will climb". We carry that mission forward into the 21st Century. In the year of the 200th anniversary of Passmore's birth, we want to build on his legacy to provide spaces which allow development and growth for the people of Redruth.

The Buildings
The former library is located at the end of Clinton Road, Redruth and forms a corner with Treruffe Hill. It comprises two listed buildings, the Library with the striking corner tower and the College. In between these two historic buildings is a modern link. The site was used up until March 2020 whereupon the Library relocated. Overall the two main buildings are sound but in need of internal and external refurbishment. There
followed during 2020 the preparation of a Condition Report which described the failing fabric and finishes. Following a period with no occupancy we took on the building in 2021 with the aim of phased regeneration as the availability of funding permitted.
THE LADDER - FORMER REDRUTH LIBRARY

TENDER BRIEF FOR A CONTRACTOR

Through consultation with the community we have started to build a community of arts, education and community organisations at The Ladder and have created a courtyard garden, café, rehearsal and performance spaces for the use and enjoyment of all.

We now look forward to further refurbishment as follows:-

Project Description:
Type: Roof repair works, spot items and re-roofing of Reading Room.
Project involves the following:
1. Replacement of slate roof finish to the Reading Room, and WC as shown on accompanying
drawings
2. Repairs and replacement of gutters and downpipes.
3. Localised spot roofing slate repairs and flashing repairs as shown on drawing.
THIS TENDER OPPORTUNITY:

Funding is now in hand through the Shared Prosperity to undertake these works, primarily focused on spot repairs and medium term solutions to a leaking roof as we seek additional funding to eventually replace entire roof.

Additional funding is currently being sought through the COF and NLHF to undertake complete re-roofing.

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More information

Additional text

Contractors that are interested in tendering for this work must request a tender pack from either:

Claire Newman Architect: claire@clairenewmanarchitect.com

A full tender pack will be supplied by return email.

 Form of Tender / Non Collusion
 Pricing Document (in original excel form - no pdfs) and preliminaries breakdown

Please check that the tender documentation is accessible from the file transfer. Please advise if any parts are missing.

Having checked the contents please confirm as soon as possible that you intend to submit a bona fide tender.

Please submit the tender by email to Joshua Nawras with the subject matter "TENDER FOR THE LADDER EMERGENCY ROOF WORKS".

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About the buyer

Contact name

Joshua Nawras

Address

2-4 Clinton Road
REDRUTH
TR152QE
England

Telephone

07762018956

Email

Joshuanawras@gmail.com

Website

www.theladderredruth.com