Expressions of Interest sought for Main Contractor to undertake and manage conservation and construction for Beckford's Tower, Bath, Somerset

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Beckford's Tower Trust (BTT) seeks expressions of interest for a main contractor to manage the repair and conservation of Grade I listed Beckford's Tower in Bath, as part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded project, 'Our Tower'. Construction is set to start in March 2023, with Practical Completion in February 2024. The capital works budget is approximately £1m. Works are focussed on Beckford's Tower, its surrounding landscape, and surviving architectural features within that landscape. Primary areas of proposed works are as follows • Resolution of complex & long-standing issues with rain water disposal primarily to the lantern & belvedere - gutters, sumps, joinery etc • Masonry repairs to building envelope. • Scaffolding • Repair of external doors and windows • Removal of modern windows, and blocking openings • Reinstatement of original fenestration and associated decorative ironwork • M&E works, including provision of new heating system • Upgrade & repair of internal spaces • Provision of decorative ironwork including gates and handrails • Excavation, repair and presentation of grotto tunnel • Construction of new grotto stairs • External landscaping, including some demolition, fencing & 'soft' car parking. Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than 5PM on 4th November 2022 via email to BPT's nominated point of contact, Capital Works Director Simon Butler - sbutler@bptrust.org.uk. t This can be in short form, there is no expectation that additional detail and/or evidence should be provided at this stage. Please see attached document for additional information