Published date: 25 April 2024

Last edited date: 26 April 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 3 June 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

  • Building construction work - 45210000

  • Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212300

    • Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 45212350

    • Construction work for commercial buildings - 45213100

    • Preservation services of historical buildings - 92522200

Location of contract

CV32 5HZ

Value of contract

£2,000,000

Procurement reference

IT-208-17578-WDC - 17578

Published date

25 April 2024

Closing date

3 June 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Warwick District Council (WDC) is looking for a Principal Contractor for the replacement of roof mounted mechanical plant, replacement of flat roof covering, replacement of 6 no rooflights, necessary repairs to masonry, windows, roof lanterns, roof coverings and internal repairs located at the Royal Pump Rooms. The proposed budget for this project is ?2 million.

The Royal Pump Rooms building was opened in 1814, when the small agricultural village of Leamington Priors was fast growing into a major spa resort. Since the 1780s increasing numbers of wealthy visitors had been coming to Leamington to 'take the waters' for their health while mixing with fashionable society.
The Grade II building is now considered to be of national importance, though is at risk due to the failing roof fabric. As such a MEND grant has been awarded to facilitate the long-term protection of the building.
The building is currently used in a number of ways, these include;
o Warwickshire County Council Library
o Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
o A highly successful cafe
o Gift Shop
o Meeting and assembly spaces
The roof structure is currently made up of sections of flat roofing and slate tiled pitched roofing interfaced with various upstand details, glazed lanterns and parapet walls, all set over several different levels. A quantity of mechanical plant is located on the roof. Warwick District Council (WDC) is seeking a Principal Contractor for the for the replacement of roof mounted mechanical plant, replacement of flat roof covering, replacement of 6no rooflights, necessary repairs to masonry, windows, roof lanterns, roof coverings and internal repairs located at the Royal Pump Rooms.

The principal objective is to ensure long term protection of the building and ensure weather tightness. This will allow the continued, uninterrupted provision of vital community services and reduce maintenance costs to Warwick District Council.

It is envisaged the length ofthis project will be 9 months, completing by April 2025.

More information

Additional text

Please visit www.csw-jets.co.uk and express an interest

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Jonathan Huxley

Address

Milverton Hill
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5HZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

01926 456218

Email

jonathan.huxley@warwickdc.gov.uk