Creswell Crags M&E SQ Notice 080126

Sep 22, 2026

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Creswell Heritage Trust invites suitably qualified Mechanical and Electrical contractors to express interest for essential upgrade works at Creswell Crags. The project supports MEND-funded mechanical and electrical improvements to visitor-facing and back-of-house facilities, including replacement environmental controls with heat pump installations and exhibition lighting upgrades. Procurement follows public sector principles using a restricted process: Selection Questionnaire (CAS v5) then invitation to tender on a 50/50 Quality/Price basis, with submission deadlines set for early February 2026.

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Selection Questionnaire (SQ) Notice Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Improvements at Creswell Crags Contracting Body: Creswell Heritage Trust (CHT) CHT is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualiﬁed and experienced Mechanical and Electrical contractors for essential upgrade works to the site’s visitor facing and back of house facilities. Project Description Creswell Crags is a world-renowned heritage site, comprising Ice Age caves, a museum and visitor centre facilities. In 2025 CHT was awarded Museum Estate and Development (MEND) funding to undertake essential mechanical and electrical (M&E) works as part of a capital project. The Department of Culture Media and Sport funds MEND, which is administered by Arts Council England. The Project is also made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players and by The Headley Trust. Creswell Crags is a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and Site of Speciﬁc Scientiﬁc Interest located in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire. It is home to the oldest rock art and the largest assemblage of Witch Marks in the UK. The remains of 50,000 years of human history are represented by collections of c.40,000 items, mostly prehistoric. More about Creswell Crags: [https://www.creswell-crags.org.uk](https://www.creswell-crags.org.uk) Scope of Works The scheme includes replacement of environmental controls, requiring air source heat pump installation, ground source heat pump and exhibition light upgrades. Estimated Contract Value: £450,000+VAT Location: Creswell Crags, Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LH Procurement Process The process will be conducted in accordance with public sector procurement principles and the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) requirements. Interested contractors will be required to complete a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) based on the Common Assessment Standard (CAS, v5) . 1 Following assessment, up to 4 suppliers will be shortlisted and invited to tender. The Invitation to Tender will be awarded on a Quality/Price basis (50%/50%) and is anticipated to be released in February 2026. Minimum Requirements -Demonstratable experience of delivering comparable M&E works, preferably in a heritage/visitor-attraction/conservation setting. -Appropriate insurances (Public Liability £10m, Employers’ Liability £5m, PI £1m where design is undertaken) -Health and Safety accreditation (SSIP/ISO 45001 or equivalent) -Core compliance policies -Good ﬁnancial standing How to apply This SQ opportunity has been advertised on the GOV.UK Contracts Finder. The SQ documents are available free of charge via: CHT webpage link Completed SQ responses must be submitted by email to: laura.bird@creswell [crags.org.uk](crags.org.uk with the subject)[ with the subject](crags.org.uk with the subject) line: Creswell Crags M&E SQ Response/ [Supplier Name] All clariﬁcation questions must also be sent via email to the same address, no later than 5pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026. Responses to clariﬁcations will be shared with all organisations that have requested the SQ documents. Suppliers who download the SQ directly from the website and do not register on Contracts Finder are responsible for checking for updates. If you wish to be included on the distribution list for clariﬁcations and updates, please email Laura Bird (via details above) to register your interest. Deadline for submission of completed SQ: 5pm, Wednesday 4th February Contract Type: Works Procedure: Restricted (SQ then ITT) CPV Codes: 45310000 – Electrical Installation Work; 45350000 – Mechanical Installations; 45331000 – Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation. 2

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What contracting opportunity is being announced for Creswell Crags?

Creswell Heritage Trust is seeking Mechanical and Electrical contractors to deliver essential upgrade works for visitor-facing and back-of-house facilities at Creswell Crags.

What works are included in the scope?

The scope includes replacement environmental controls, installation of air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps, and exhibition light upgrades.

How does the procurement process work after the Selection Questionnaire?

Contractors complete a Selection Questionnaire based on CAS v5. Up to four suppliers are shortlisted and invited to tender, with tender award based on Quality/Price (50%/50%), anticipated for release in February 2026.

Sep 22, 2026

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