Repairs to Ross Market House

The proposed works are to the grade II* listed and scheduled ancient monument of Ross on Wye Market Hall.

History Ross Market House dates back to the late 17th Century and is thought to have replaced an earlier timber framed structure. The building is both a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade II* listed and is protected under both Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 [ID no.: 1001767] and Planning [Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas] Act 1990, as amended, for its special architectural or historic interest [ID No.: 1098680].

As such this architecturally significant and historically important building is governed directly from the Secretary of State and administered through Historic England.

Repairs and alterations are a specialist and should be carried out in a sensitive manner.

A schedule of repairs has been collated in collaboration with Historic England. The repair works have gained approval from the secretary of state which allowed tendering for specialist contractors.

The architectural significance and historic importance of the building warrants a selective tendering process to safeguard the building against inappropriate building works. Materials selected and the levels of workmanship have been thoroughly considered for their appropriateness and authenticity when working with such a sensitive and prominent site.

Qualification: Due to the sensitive and historical and Architectural significance of the building, tenders must submit have extensive experience working with historic structures. Therefore, please submit with the tender submission at least three examples of work for consideration.

Repairs: Generally, the building is in a good condition however this round of repairs are focused toward repairing previous repairs including splitting leadwork and works to the roof. Scaffolding will be required with the possibility of a road stopping notice.

Contractors should demonstrate a history of working with the intricacies of historic buildings.

The detailed package of works are attached as part of this tender submission, however, briefly the repairs are outlined below:

Repairs to the structure include: - Roofing; - Leadwork work; - Repairs/ replacement of rain water goods; - Stone replacement; - Electrical works; - Decorations.

Additional information: Tenders will be recieved and the council may seek valuation engineering options, depending on the costs recieved.

A short list of contractors will be prepared following receipt of tenders. Unsuccessful tenders will be notified in due course with the shortlisted contracts being called for interview at a date to be agreed.

Contractor to advise on expected length of contract.