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Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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INVITATION TO TENDER: Penlee House Gallery & Museum Roof Repair Works

When DEADLINE: 5:00pm Tuesday 11 August 2026

Aerial top-down view of a large building with a complex gray slate hip roof, showing weathered textures, moss, and surrounding paved patio areas.

Project background:

A roof survey undertaken in 2024 established areas of the roof of Penlee House which were causing water ingress and therefore required repair or replacement. Priority areas of work have been identified, as detailed in the specification document and plans below, and it is these works for which Penzance Council seeks a qualified contractor.
In order for Penzance Council to appropriately plan and budget for the subsequent contract, we would require the successful contractor to supply accurate details of:

a) Method statement for all areas of work detailed in specification
b) Detail of products to be used
c) Limits of works
d) Insurance information
e) Cost breakdown as per specification. Please complete ‘Price Schedule’ spreadsheet, provided with tender notice, with all costs.
f) Evidence of having carried out similar pieces of work.

Returned quotations for the repair and replacement of the required areas of the roof will be assessed on three main criteria in order to appoint the successful contractor to undertake this work:

1) Comprehensive explanation on how the contractor will achieve the requirements set out = 30%
2) Cost = 40%
3) History/Evidence of having carried out similar pieces of work in the past = 30%

The breakdown of works can be discussed on a visit to view the premises. We welcome variations on the specified products and method if deemed more suitable or financially sustainable.
To arrange a site visit, please contact Anna Renton / Verity Anthony [email protected] / 01736 363625.
Quotations for the tender should be returned to [email protected] by 5pm on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
It is proposed that the work be begun as soon as practically possible after the award of the tender and contract signing. Exact dates of work will be negotiated with the successful contractor.

Please see Find a Tender link here: PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY & MUSEUM ROOF REPAIR WORKS – Find a Tender

Specification (PDF)

Roof and Site Plan (PDF)

Roof Plan (PDF)

Price Schedule (xlsx)

Tender Query (xlsx)