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Tender: Conservation-led Refurbishment of Grade II Listed Town Pump, Cornhill, Dorchester

Released 3 months ago

Closed14 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£50K to £480K

LocationNorth East

AgencyDorchester Town Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryConstruction

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 14 Aug 2026

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Dorchester Town Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the conservation-led refurbishment of the Grade II listed Town Pump on Cornhill, Dorchester. The works comprise careful dismantling and removal of the existing stone and concrete base; reconstruction of the plinth using Portland Stone; temporary lifting and resetting of the stone column to correct a 50mm westward lean; cleaning, repair and conservation of existing stonework using traditional techniques; installation of a new drinking-water spout incorporating a lion-head mask based on an eighteenth-century design; formation of a discreet drainage detail at the base for a dog drinking basin; and installation of a separate Portland Stone drinking bowl. All works will be undertaken in accordance with the approved conservation philosophy and all statutory approvals.

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