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Schaezlerpalais Museum Roof Restoration, Augsburg
Architectural services tender for urgent conservation-led roof refurbishment of Augsburg’s listed Schaezlerpalais museum and archive building, in Germany.
The City of Augsburg is seeking an architect-led conservation and refurbishment team for the urgent rehabilitation of the roof structure of the Grade-listed Schaezlerpalais, an 18th-century Rococo palace located on Maximilianstraße in Augsburg’s historic centre. The project concerns the repair and stabilisation of the complex two-storey mansard roof above the celebrated Rococo ballroom and museum spaces, where decades of water ingress, failed tile restraints, decayed beam ends, fungal deterioration and structural displacement have severely compromised the historic timber construction. Investigations revealed that approximately 75% of the beam ends are damaged, sections of the cornice structure are unstable, and emergency securing works have already been implemented to prevent further movement and falling roof elements. The works include roof covering replacement, repair and reinforcement of the timber structure, stabilisation of wall plates and cornices, temporary structural support measures, and phased construction sequencing within a protected heritage setting. The intervention is further complicated by hazardous-material contamination, including Pentachlorophenol-contaminated timber and dust, asbestos-containing materials and chlorinated compounds identified in air-quality testing, requiring controlled remediation and specialist health-and-safety procedures throughout construction. The tender is being procured through a two-stage negotiated procedure for architectural services covering concept design through construction administration and site supervision, with a strong emphasis on heritage refurbishment experience, technical delivery capability and hazardous-material remediation expertise.
Location
Sector
Heritage Conservation, Retrofit Refurbishment
Intervention
Renovation
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Two stage tender
Deadline
26 May 2026
Project Value/Scale
£0-5 million
Consultant Team
Lead Architect (Buildings and Interiors)
Project Lead Architect
Site / Construction Supervisor
Deputy Site Supervisor
Structural Engineer
Conservation / Heritage Consultant
Hazardous Materials Consultant
Building Services Engineers
Fire Safety Consultant
Surveyors / specialist technical consultants as necessary
Project Lead Architect
Site / Construction Supervisor
Deputy Site Supervisor
Structural Engineer
Conservation / Heritage Consultant
Hazardous Materials Consultant
Building Services Engineers
Fire Safety Consultant
Surveyors / specialist technical consultants as necessary
Submission Criteria
3 – 5 bidders will be invited to the second stage.
Qualification Deliverables:
– Completed participation application form
– Declaration regarding exclusion grounds under §§123/124 GWB
– Russia sanctions declaration
– Declaration of economic associations / conflicts of interest
– Consortium declaration (if applicable)
– Subconsultant declaration (if applicable)
– Proof of professional qualification as architect
– Professional indemnity insurance confirmation
– Turnover declarations
– Staffing declarations / office capacity information
– Authorisation documents where required
Minimum 3 reference projects:
– 1 × Reference Category 1 (LPH 2–5)
– 2 × Reference Categories 2 and 3 (LPH 6–8)
Each reference project must include:
– 2 × A4 pages, or 1 × A3 page
– Drawings
– Plans
– Photographs
– Short explanatory text
– Description of design and delivery approach
2nd Stage Deliverables:
– Project organisation chart
– Team structure
– Named project lead
– Named site supervision lead
– Named deputy site supervision lead
– CVs of key personnel
– Availability and capacity statement
– Internal communication and decision-making structure
– Quality assurance procedures
– Project understanding statement
– Oral presentation
Technical Methodology:
– Roof repair strategy
– Timber repair methodology
– Structural stabilisation approach
– Cornice protection strategy
– Roof covering replacement strategy
– Temporary works strategy
– Site logistics
Hazardous Materials Strategy:
– PCP contamination management
– Contaminated dust control
– Asbestos management awareness
– Health and safety approach
– Worker protection measures
Construction Sequencing and Phasing:
– Phasing strategy
– Temporary stabilisation
– Access strategy
– Programme methodology
– Coordination with museum operations
– Heritage authority coordination
Fee Submission:
– HOAI fee proposal
– Fee breakdown
– Optional services breakdown
– Hourly rates (if requested)
– Additional services schedule
– Percentage fee proposal