Conservation of Archer Pavilion at Wrest Park
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £650,000
- Closing date
- 11 May 2016
- Contract starts
- 02 Oct 2016
- Contract ends
- 31 Mar 2017
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
- Buyer type
- Other public body
Description
The Pavilion, which dates from 1709-11 is a brick structure of alternating project bays of rectangular and half round form. The roofs are lead covered. The Pavilion contains a significant Trompe LâOeil painted interior. The pavilion is both Grade I Listed and a Scheduled Monument. Urgent repairs are necessary to address slippage of the leadwork to the dome and the water damage to the cornice. The work will involve a high standard of leadwork using recast sheets and to reflect the existing detail of the roofs. The leadwork forms a major section of the work required by the Contractor which is briefly described as follows:
The design and erection of full scaffolding and an over roof
The removal of existing lead and recasting of this.
The sheets to be 1.2m wide The recovering of the roofs to reflect the original detail.
The repair and improvement of the detail of the lead covered cornice Recovering of the Cupola, redecoration of the ironwork and gilding of the finial
Local repointing of the brickwork External redecorations
The installation of a land drain Lime washing of the internal walls to the basement The sealing of ground floor timber flooring to prevent air movement
Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
Categories (CPV)
- 45212350 Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
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