Scope
Reference
C-000270
Description
South Oxfordshire District Council require a building Contractor, experienced in works to historic or listed structures, to carry out remedial repairs, reinforcement and localised re-pointing works to the eastern retaining boundary wall at St Mary's Churchyard, Henley-on-Thames. The wall is developing structural issues as a result of age, load retention and tree root penetration.
The wall forms the boundary between the churchyard and the Relais Hotel, to the east of the churchyard.
The wall is approximately 22m long and 4.3m tall along its length, with a retained height of 3.1m. The height of the wall above the level of the ground in the churchyard, is approximately 1.2m. The wall is predominantly constructed of brick and flint media, with some infill timber and brick panels, with a plain tile and brick coping.
The wall is Grade II listed. Contractors with demonstrable experience in carrying out heritage works, those experienced in brick and flint restoration, or those who carry a relevant heritage construction accreditation (i.e. S.P.A.B, IHBC, NFB Heritage Approved Contractor), are encouraged to tender for this opportunity.
The majority of the works need to be carried out from the courtyard of the Relais Hotel, which abuts the western elevation of the wall. The remedial works briefly entail:
Partial demolition (and reinstatement) of brick planter to enable installation of concrete foundation pads and 4no. buttresses
Replacement of loose, blown mortar, brick and flint
Removal of medieval wooden beams, infilling with brick / flint
Localised repointing works to both sides of the wall
Partial demolition and reinstatement of a small section of the top of the wall, from the churchyard side
For full structural survey, photographs, specification / schedule of works and technical drawings, please see tender pack documents
Total value (estimated)
- £74,000 excluding VAT
- £88,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 February 2026 to 30 April 2026
- 2 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45212360 - Religious buildings construction work
- 45212361 - Church construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The councils use the Proactis e-procurement system to run their procurement opportunities.
This opportunity can be found by searching https://sebp.due-north.com by clicking on Opportunities, filtering to South Oxfordshire District Council and clicking on the appropriate opportunity.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Evaluation Criteria/Weighting
Quality/35%
Carbon Reduction & Energy Efficiency/5%
Price/60%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRWZ-2743-VQTG
Abbey House, Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government