Scope
Description
Known locally as the Southgate Arch, the property is listed as Grade 1, is located on a scheduled monument site, and is owned and managed by Launceston Town Council. The council is seeking tender submissions from suitably experienced and qualified companies to undertake repair and maintenance of the property.
Briefly, the scope of works is to include:
Site Preparation and Set-up Stripping Works Masonry
Carpentry Leadwork Slating
Weathervane Rainwater Goods
Prospective tenderers should refer to the 'Specification of Works' document (attached) which stipulates the project's requirements/specifications in explicit detail.
The project is being jointly funded by Launceston Town Council and Historic England and as such, all works, procurement procedures and processes, must meet the regulations and protocols of these organisations. Both Launceston Town Council and Historic England, require fixed-price costs/quotes for each aspect of the work and tenderers should complete the costings' grid on page 50 of the Specification of Works document.
Total value (estimated)
- £187,500 excluding VAT
- £225,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 29 May 2026
- Possible extension to 4 September 2026
- 9 months, 4 days
Description of possible extension:
Beause of the nature of the work delays may be caused due to poor weather and or delays to the supply of specialist materials and skilled workers
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 44200000 - Structural products
- 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions should be in writing to:
Launceston Town Council
Launceston Town Hall
Western Road, Launceston
PL15 7AR
Envelopes should be marked
"Confidential - Southgate Arch Tender"
and include a flash drive containing all information within the submission.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The award criteria is fully explained in the attached document with the title "Project Overview".
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
1 Arch Tender 241025.docx
Project Overview and Business Questionnaire
Arch Tender 241025.pdf
Project Overview and Business Questionnaire
15-08-25 Specification of Works - Southgate Arch Launceston.pdf
Specification of Works
Southgate Arch Roof Plan.pdf
Southgate Arch Roof Plan
Contracting authority
Launceston Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLH-9924-HNTH
Launceston Town Hall, Western Road
Launceston
PL157AR
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government