Gable Grade11* listed prep & repainting high level steel work 052-2020

Manchester Central are currently looking for a competent Contractor to carry out the repainting of high-level structural steel and wrought iron to the two gable ends of a Grade II* listed English Heritage building in the heart of Manchester. The Contract period will be dependent on products used; initial estimate of works is to be completed within 20-26 weeks. It is intended for the contract to commence on approx. 15th April 2020.

The requirement of this project is to carry out the above-mentioned works to the Front and Rear Gable, with the Front Gable being undertaken at an estimated date of Spring 2022.

Manchester Central does not expect the activities to impact the day to day operations of the venue or events in tenancy and will work closely with the contractor to ensure effective delivery. If it is deemed to impact the business and/or events Manchester Central reserve the right to decline access to the gables, and to arrange for the works to be undertaken at an alternate time.

The technical specification, within Appendix 2 of this document, gives the technical requirements for the re-painting of the steel and wrought iron surfaces of the two gable end structures at Manchester Central. The specification provides technical requirements for:

The Gable End structures are part of a Grade II* listed building and the Contractor shall comply with any conservation or heritage or planning requirements for the structure.

The Contractor is also responsible the design, specification and provision of safe working access to the structure.