Boiler Replacement and Associated Mechanical Works - The Monastery Manchester (Grade II Listed Building)

Location

Description

The Monastery of St Francis & Gorton Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified Mechanical and Electrical contractors for the replacement and upgrade of the existing heating and hot water infrastructure at The Monastery Manchester, a Grade II* listed building of national heritage significance. The works comprise the removal and replacement of the existing boiler plant, flue system, hot water equipment, pumps, controls, and associated pipework. The project includes installation of new high-efficiency gas-fired boilers, a replacement vertical extract flue system, upgrades to the Building Management System (BMS), associated electrical and controls works, thermal insulation, commissioning, and preparation of as-fitted documentation. The existing flue dilution system has reached the end of its operational life and will be replaced with a new vertical extract flue arrangement routed through the roof. The works will be undertaken within a live operational heritage environment and require careful integration with the historic fabric of the building. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience of delivering mechanical and electrical installations within historic, listed, or conservation-sensitive buildings and provide evidence of appropriate insurances and technical competence. The anticipated construction period is six weeks commencing July 2026, subject to planning and listed building consent approval. Tender documents can be obtained by downloading the attached procurement documents from this notice. Interested contractors are encouraged to undertake a site visit prior to submission. Details of the site visit arrangements are contained within the tender documentation. Completed tender submissions must be returned electronically no later than 13:00 noon on Tuesday June 2026

CPV Codes

• 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
• 45331210 - Ventilation installation work
• 45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work
• 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
• 45453100 - Refurbishment work

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

The procurement documents comprise an Invitation to Tender (ITT), detailed Scope of Works, Pricing Schedule, and supporting information relating to the boiler replacement and associated mechanical and electrical upgrade works at The Monastery Manchester, a Grade II* listed building. The documents set out the technical requirements for the removal of the existing boiler plant and flue dilution system, installation of new high-efficiency boilers, vertical extract flue system, domestic hot water equipment, pumps, controls, pipework modifications, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades, commissioning, and associated making good works. The tender documentation includes programme requirements, heritage and conservation considerations, pricing schedules, tender return requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract information. The works are expected to be undertaken during summer 2026. Monastery_Boiler_Replacement_Tender Document.pdf