The Venue, Coventry

The proposed scheme is for the Client, Historic Coventry Trust. The proposed works are suitable for a Main Contractor who must have heritage construction experience and be able to demonstrate works carried out of a similar nature on a similar historic building. The works shall be procured through a JCT 'Design and Build' contract with minor amendments and shall comprise the following works: ~ Restoration of a Grade 2 Listed Coach House building to create a high-quality Restaurant, Bar and Kitchen. ~ The works will also include upgrading and remodelling to all areas and new M&E throughout ~ Demolition of an adjacent stable block which is to be replaced by a single-story masonry structure to house kitchen facilities linked to the refurbished area. ~ An external wall and reproduction monk's cell are also included in the works. The works are in Coventry at the Charterhouse Priory of St Anne, CV1 2JR. Adjacent buildings on the site are currently undergoing refurbishment works, which are scheduled for completion before works start on the Venue project. The coach house building has currently undergoing initial structural works and re-roofing. The site is situated on a Scheduled Ancient Monument and archaeological watching brief will be required for external works involving excavation. Planning permission for the works has been submitted and confirmation is expected before tender issue. Following receipt of details of relevant heritage construction experience, tender documentation can be obtained from Zoe Rowan who can be contacted via email at zrowan@ridge.co.uk.