URADNO POVABILO K ODDAJI PONUDBE ZA OBNOVO MILAVČEVIH ORGEL V LJUBLJANSKI STOLNICI
Spoštovani,
Komisija za obnovo Milavčevih orgel Stolne župnije Ljubljana – sv. Nikolaj vas vljudno vabi k oddaji ponudbe za izvedbo celovite obnove Milavčevih orgel v stolnici sv. Nikolaja v Ljubljani.
Milavčeve orgle, postavljene v prvi polovici 20. stoletja, predstavljajo izjemen dosežek slovenskega orglarstva pozne romantike in pomemben del evropske orgelske dediščine. Njihova umetniška, tehnična in zgodovinska vrednost daleč presega lokalne okvire, vendar je zob časa instrument močno
zaznamoval. Zaradi obrabe, tehnične zastarelosti in spremenjenih akustičnih pogojev so danes orgle v stanju, ki zahteva strokovno načrtovano, celovito in občutljivo obnovo.
Čeprav se o njihovi prenovi govori že več desetletij, je bil odločilen korak k obnovi narejen leta 2021. Dne 5. maja 2021 je bila opravljena prva strokovna ocena instrumenta, ki je jasno pokazala na resnost njegovega stanja in potrebo po premišljenem pristopu. V skladu s tem je bil kot prvi korak zastavljen obsežen proces dokumentiranja, ki je temelj vsake kakovostne obnove.
Dokumentacija, izvedena med julijem 2021 in septembrom 2024, je obsegala podrobno fotografsko beleženje instrumenta in vseh njegovih sestavnih delov, natančne meritve piščalnih menzur, mehovja, sapnic, igralnika in orgelskih omar, snemanje zvoka ter spremljanje mikroklimatskih pogojev v prostoru. Zbrani podatki omogočajo celovito razumevanje instrumenta, njegove konstrukcije in zgodovinskih odločitev tedanjih mojstrov ter predstavljajo trden temelj za načrtovanje vseh nadaljnjih konservatorskih in restavratorskih posegov.
Poseben poudarek projekta je tudi na varovanju kulturne dediščine. Milavčeve orgle niso le glasbilo, temveč pomemben zgodovinski dokument, ki zahteva zaščito pred nestrokovnimi posegi in izgubo avtentičnosti. Obnova zato ni le tehnična naloga, temveč tudi kulturno poslanstvo, ki bo omogočilo,
da se instrument povrne v svojo prvotno zvočno podobo ter ponovno postane središče bogatega liturgičnega in koncertnega življenja stolnice.
V okviru postopka izbire izvajalca vas komisija vabi, da kot specializirano orglarsko podjetje pripravite celovito ponudbo za izvedbo obnove Milavčevih orgel. Ponudba naj vključuje opis predlagane metodologije dela in strokovnega pristopa k obnovi, predlog časovnega poteka del, okvirno finančno oceno ter seznam referenčnih projektov, ki potrjujejo vaše izkušnje in usposobljenost.
Pred oddajo ponudbe vas vabimo tudi k ogledu instrumenta, ki bo mogoč po predhodnem dogovoru v mesecih oktober, november in december 2025 v stolnici sv. Nikolaja v Ljubljani. Svojo namero za ogled prosimo, da sporočite najpozneje do 15. oktobra 2025. Rok za oddajo celotne ponudbe je 31. december 2025, o izidu izbora izvajalca pa boste obveščeni najpozneje do 31. januarja 2026.
Obnova Milavčevih orgel je projekt izjemnega kulturnega pomena, ki bo pomembno prispeval k ohranjanju orglarske dediščine v slovenskem in širšem evropskem prostoru. Vaše strokovno znanje, izkušnje in predanost so ključni za to, da bo ta zgodovinski instrument po končani obnovi ponovno zasijal v vsej svoji umetniški in zvočni veličini.
Za dodatne informacije, dogovor za ogled ali vprašanja glede razpisne dokumentacije se obrnite na spodnje kontakte:
Kontakt: Luka Posavec
E-naslov: ljubljanacathedralorgan@rkc.si
Telefon: +386 41 989 991
V pričakovanju vaše ponudbe vas lepo pozdravljamo.
V Ljubljani, dne 1. oktobra 2025
S spoštovanjem,
Komisija za obnovo Milavčevih orgel
Stolna župnija Ljubljana – sv. Nikolaj
OFFICIAL INVITATION TO SUBMIT A TENDER FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE MILAVEC ORGAN AT LJUBLJANA CATHEDRAL
Dear Sir or Madam,
The Commission for the Restoration of the Milavec Organ of the Cathedral Parish of Ljubljana – St. Nicholas cordially invites you to submit a tender for the comprehensive restoration of the Milavec Organ in St. Nicholas Cathedral, Ljubljana.
The Milavec Organ, built in the first half of the 20th century, represents an outstanding achievement of Slovenian late-Romantic organ building and constitutes an important part of the European organ heritage. Its artistic, technical, and historical value far exceeds the local context, yet the passage of time has left a significant mark on the instrument. Due to wear, technical obsolescence, and altered acoustic conditions, the organ is today in a state that requires a professionally designed, comprehensive, and sensitive restoration.
Although discussions about its renovation have been ongoing for several decades, a decisive step was made in 2021. On 5 May 2021, the first professional assessment of the instrument was carried out, clearly demonstrating the seriousness of its condition and the need for a carefully considered approach. Accordingly, the first step taken was the initiation of an extensive documentation process, the foundation of every high-quality restoration.
The documentation, carried out between July 2021 and September 2024, included detailed photographic recording of the instrument and all its components, precise measurements of pipe scales, bellows, windchests, the console, and organ cases, sound recordings, and monitoring of
microclimatic conditions within the space. The collected data provide a comprehensive understanding of the instrument, its construction, and the historical decisions of its makers, forming a solid basis for planning all subsequent conservation and restoration measures.
A particular emphasis of the project is the safeguarding of cultural heritage. The Milavec Organ is not merely a musical instrument but also a significant historical document, requiring protection from unprofessional interventions and the loss of authenticity. The restoration is therefore not only a technical task but also a cultural mission, one that will allow the instrument to regain its original sound and once again become the centre of the cathedral’s rich liturgical and concert life.
Within the contractor selection procedure, the Commission invites you, as a specialized organ-building company, to prepare a comprehensive tender for the restoration of the Milavec Organ. The tender should include a description of the proposed methodology and professional approach to the
restoration, a suggested timeline of works, a preliminary financial estimate, and a list of reference projects demonstrating your experience and expertise.
Before submitting your tender, we also invite you to inspect the instrument. Viewings will be possible by prior arrangement in October, November, and December 2025 at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Ljubljana. Please notify us of your intention to attend a viewing no later than 15 October 2025. The deadline for submission of the complete tender is 31 December 2025, and you will be informed of the outcome of the contractor selection by no later than 31 January 2026.
The restoration of the Milavec Organ is a project of exceptional cultural importance, making a significant contribution to the preservation of organ heritage in Slovenia and the wider European context. Your expertise, experience, and dedication are essential to ensuring that this historic instrument will, once restored, shine again in its full artistic and sonic splendour.
For further information, to arrange a viewing, or for questions concerning the tender documentation,
please contact:
Contact: Luka Posavec
Email: ljubljanacathedralorgan@rkc.si
Phone: +386 41 989 991
We look forward to receiving your tender.
Ljubljana, 1 October 2025
Sincerely,
Commission for the Restoration of the Milavec Organ
Cathedral Parish of Ljubljana – St. Nicholas
Obnova Milavčevih orgel v ljubljanski stolnici
Vabilo k oddaji ponudbe
Vrsta postopka: Razpisni postopek s pogajanji
Restoration of the Milavec organ in Ljubljana Cathedral
Invitation to submit an initial tender
Type of procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiations