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Historic England is looking to support research which will inform guidance on the suitability of retrospectively fitting modern technologies into English buildings of traditional construction. Following the publication of an earlier literature review, this project aims to help fill the gaps in current knowledge by offering insight into traditionally constructed buildings which have been retrofitted with AVCLs (Air and Vapour Control Layers). The project will review a selection of case studies and report on the findings, including any positive or negative consequences, of the installations. Full details can be found in the invitation to tender.

Heritage construction skills are essential for the repair, maintenance, conservation and retrofit of England’s 5.5 million traditional buildings (built pre-1919), but the industry faces significant skills shortages. Complex and patchy provision of relevant training is a major barrier to closing these skills gaps. At present, we have only limited visibility of provision and uptake for construction qualifications which contain heritage content. This project would fill this gap in our knowledge and evidence by establishing a baseline dataset of current provision, funding, participation in, and completion rates of relevant training and qualifications. This will provide a detailed picture of where training is taking place, who is offering the training, and how many people are undertaking it as well as a repeatable methodology enabling this project to be repeated in future. This project will also analyse the data alongside other research to identify where heritage content is included, and where there are gaps in available provision (both geographically and in terms of construction roles), trends over time, and identify qualifications which might be at risk. With this information we will be able to better target our advocacy and interventions to improve education and training provision in this area and maximise our impact at both a national and regional level. This will directly support our work supporting the supply of heritage construction skills and enabling a greater volume of relevant training.

Flagship Housing Development Limited, a subsidiary of Bromford Flagship LiveWest, is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced contractors for the award of a JCT Design and Build Contract for the delivery of a residential development at Godwinson Gate, Barton Way, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (NR29 3SD). The development comprises the construction of 55 dwellings, including 24 Affordable Rent homes, 3 Shared Ownership homes and 28 Open Market Sale homes. The scheme forms part of the Client's ongoing affordable housing delivery programme in partnership with Homes England. The works include the design and construction of all residential units and associated external works, public open space, landscaping, a Locally Equipped Area for Play (LEAP), site infrastructure, drainage and utilities, together with off-site highway improvement works required to support the development. The site is in the ownership of the Client and benefits from full planning permission. The anticipated contract value is approximately £12.3 million, with construction programmed to commence in May 2027 and final handovers scheduled for May 2029. The competitive tender opportunity will be issued via the Dynamic Market – Provision of Contractor Services, under Provision of Contractor Services Part 1. Suppliers wishing to participate in the tender must be admitted onto the Dynamic Market prior to the issue of the competition. Interested suppliers that are not already appointed to the Dynamic Market should complete the application questionnaire available at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7ST6K65E7K Applications should be completed in sufficient time to allow evaluation and admission to the Dynamic Market before the tender is published. Estimated Contract Value: £12.0m - £13.0m Estimated Contract Value (anticipated): £12.3m Contract Form: JCT Design and Build Contract Location: Godwinson Gate, Barton Way, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3SD Anticipated Tender Issue Date: 14 October 2026 Anticipated Tender Return Date: 25 November 2026 Target Contract Award: February 2027 Construction Start: May 2027 Final Handovers: May 2029

Design & Build contract for the construction of 13 no. apartments at 414 Speedwell Road.