Coleford Clock Tower Restoration and Reparation

Coleford Town Council

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Rehabilitation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 28, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Coleford Town Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor specialising in historic building conservation to undertake the repair, restoration and alteration of the Grade II listed Coleford Clock Tower, located in Market Place, Coleford, Gloucestershire.
The works comprise structural repairs to internal floors; conservation repairs to the historic fabric using traditional and sympathetic materials; external and internal restoration works; reinstatement of historic openings and fixed windows; electrical installations and new internal lighting to the ground and first floors; and the design and installation of specialist safety features within the roof area.

The successful contractor will also undertake Contractor's Design Portion (CDP) elements identified within the contract documentation.
The contractor will act as Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and will be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating the construction phase, including all associated health and safety obligations.
The contract will be let using the JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2024 (ICD 2024). Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience of delivering conservation and restoration works to listed or historic buildings of a similar nature and complexity. The estimated contract value is approximately £670,000.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067902-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067902-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 28, 2026. You have 42 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Coleford Town Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.