Appointment of a Principal Contractor Tender - 140240159

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Appointment of a Principal Contractor for the 'Rediscovering Tavistock Abbey' Project

Deadline: 29 May 2026

Posting Date: 28 Apr 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 140240159

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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45000000 - Construction work

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Tender Details

Summary Tavistock Town Council as Client and Accountable Body invites tenders from a Principal Contractor with the relevant skills and capability in heritage and conservation projects to take the lead role for the grant funded repair, refurbishment and new public access, lighting and signage enhancement of Betsy Grimbal's Tower (Grade 1 (No.1326209)) and Still House (Grade 2 (No.1105870)) buildings located on Plymouth Road in the town centre. Provided on Tavistock Town Council website to assist with the submission are drawings showing elevations and work details, pre-construction Information, details of preliminaries, schedule of works and archaeology reports. The estimated budget allowance for this project for the Principal Contractor's fees is between £325, 000 to £375, 000 plus VAT. With contract administration being managed by Le Page Architects, the project will also include working alongside Structural Engineers (estimated £3, 700), Archaeologist (estimated £10, 000) and Ecologist (estimated £5, 000). The Principal Contractor's roles and responsibilities are to undertake the capital grant funded fabric works which will be executed JCT Building Contract as well as liaison with the other appointed professional consultants listed above. During the construction phase on Betsy Grimbal's Tower there will also be two skills day workshops and an archaeological dig project co-ordinated by Tavistock Heritage Trust. The anticipated start date for capital works is the end of June 2026...

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