Thornbury Town Council is seeking an expert conservation contractor to carry out conservation and repair works to 50+ monuments (and walls) in the closed churchyard of St Marys Church in Thornbury. The works are fully detailed in a recent conservation report (see supporting document) and include safe removal of mature and invasive ivy from monuments, removal of other vegetation, repointing, repair of sections of stone, resetting of stone, insertion of new stone, etc. The contractor will be required to apply for relevant planning permissions from the local authority on behalf of the Town Council and assist the Town Council with obtaining a Faculty from the local Diocese.
Thornbury Town Council is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Landscape Architect to lead the design and development of a unique outdoor water play area. This project will transform the splashpad and stream into an engaging, safe, environmentally friendly water play area for the community for years to come. This project is part of the Council's Capital Strategy and aims to deliver an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable space for community use.
This project involves the safe deconstruction and removal of an existing single-apex 6m x 15m Marley Building, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, the contractor is invited to submit a detailed design and proposal for a new agricultural machine store, compliant with BS5502 Class II (EN 1090) and UKCA marking requirements.
The key objectives are:
Minimise costs by identifying a recipient for the deconstructed materials.
Design and construct a replacement store meeting specified dimensions and structural standards.
Ensure all works comply with UK health and safety regulations.
The project will proceed in two stages:
Tender process - Contractors submit designs, quotations, and a deconstruction plan.
Execution - Once approved, the contractor will:
Safely dismantle and remove the existing structure.
Construct and erect the new machine store.