Who won: Tavistock Abbey Remains Project - Conservation Architects Design Brief

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BRIEF FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATION ARCHITECT FOR THE REPAIR WORKS TO THE STILLHOUSE AND BETSY GRIMBAL'S TOWER, TAVISTOCK, WHICH FORMS PART OF THE 'REDISCOVERING TAVISTOCK ABBEY PROJECT' 1. Summary Tavistock Town Council as Client and Accountable Body invites tenders from an AABC or equivalent Conservation accredited Architect with the relevant skills and capability in heritage and conservation projects to take the lead role for the grant funded repair, refurbishment and new public access, lighting and signage enhancement of Betsy Grimbals Tower (Grade 1 (No.1326209)) and Still House (Grade 2 (No.1105870)) buildings located on Plymouth Rd in the town centre. Provided on Tavistock Town Council website to assist with the submission are elevation drawings, conditions surveys, archaeologist report and budget estimates for the work. The budget allowance for this project for Architects fees is up to £30,000 plus VAT. The capital costs for the works in total are estimated between the range of £325,000-£375,000 plus VAT. In addition an allowance excluding VAT has been made for Structural Engineer (£3,700), Archaeologist (£16,000) and Ecologist (£5,000). The Architects roles an

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