ESPH HBC CS Hastings Castle Conservation Works. Phase 1 (ESPH811 TT)

Hastings Borough Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the Hastings Castle Priority Works programme, a conservation and structural repair project focused on historically significant masonry at Hastings Castle on Castle Hill Road. The scope of work includes replacing deteriorated supporting corbels for a historic arch in a church tower wall, stabilizing church stair remains through pinning, deep packing, and repointing, dismantling and reconstructing a Victorian wall near the public toilets, and replacing steel plate lintels at the rock-cut dungeon entrance. All activities must utilize appropriate conservation techniques and materials to preserve the site's historic character while improving long-term stability and safety. The project has an estimated value of 183,333.33 GBP excluding VAT (220,000 GBP including VAT). The performance period is scheduled from December 18, 2026, to April 18, 2027, with a possible two-month extension until June 18, 2027. Tenders will be evaluated based on a 60% cost and 40% quality split. Interested parties, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, must submit electronic proposals via the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal by the deadline of December 4, 2026, at 12:00pm.