Conservation and enhancement of the Tower of the Doves at La Murta Monastery, Alzira

Summary

The contract covers conservation, restoration and visitor access improvements to the Tower of the Doves at La Murta Monastery in Alzira. The tower is part of a protected cultural heritage site, and the works are intended to preserve the historic structure and ensure its structural stability. The works include consolidating the historic masonry and surviving machicolations, carefully reinstating deteriorated elements, installing a compatible floor structure, and building a lightweight, reversible metal access platform. They also include waterproofing the floor of the former sacristy and reinstating its historic paving, protecting and restoring the south-wall murals, and inspecting and reinforcing the existing shoring at the church façade. The works must clearly distinguish original fabric from restoration work and avoid creating a false historical appearance. The contract period is 18 months, starting on the day after the setting-out inspection record is signed. The estimated price is EUR 1,373,802.43 excluding VAT, plus 21% VAT of EUR 288,498.51, for a total of EUR 1,662,300.94. Tenders will be assessed using several criteria: price and automatically scored previous experience in works on protected heritage buildings. Bidders must provide the required team commitments and supporting experience evidence.