St Peters Restoration - Expressions of Interest

Thetford Town Council is seeking expressions of interest for a contractor to complete the full restoration of the St Peters Church, Thetford

TTC/19/007

Thetford Town Council is working with Nicholas Warns Architect and Historic England on the restoration of St Peters Church. We are now seeking expressions of interest for companies to complete the restoration works. The works will consist of the following:-

Removal of modern interlocking tiles on the Chancel, Nave and Vestry roofs and replacement with Welsh slate; repair of the associated roof structures, parapets and abutments including strengthening of the Chancel lath and plaster ceiling; repair and re-leading of the north Nave Clerestory windows; removal of cementitious render on the north side of the church and replacement with lime render; replacement of rainwater disposal system including underground drainage.

With the Expressions of Interest we would require submission of 3 examples of previously completed projects, ideally within the last 3-5 years. These are to include a description of the works undertaken and when, a list of any sub-contractors used on the projects, accompanying photographs and references from the relevant Architect/Surveyor.

The attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire will be used to assess suitability of the contractors, and a shortlist of 5 will be invited to tender. Full tender packages would then be issued.

Tender evaluation would be based on 20% quality based on the scores from the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and 80% cost, unless the council would prefer to change this proportion.

Contact name and number: Gethin Harvey 01603 622056 email gh@nicholaswarns.com

Quotations to be received by noon, Wednesday the 20th of February 2019.

Expressions of interest to be emailed to info@nicholaswarns.com

Postal Address Nicholas Warns Architects,64 Bishopgate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AA

Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

Should you require further information over and above the tender requirements then please do not hesitate to call.

Yours sincerely

Tina Cunnell BSc (Hons)

Town Clerk