UK-Poole: construction work

Refurbishment of Sterte Court.
Refurbishment of non traditional construction, to 2 high rise blocks of
flats (10 storey) and 2 low rise blocks of flats (up to 4 storey)
including (but not limited to): Removal of existing claddings, new
rainscreen cladding and external wall insulation, enclosed balconies,
replacement roofs (flat and pitched), windows, doors, louvres, foyers,
drainage and utility spaces.
Works may include provision or replacement of fire detection, fire
extinguishing/suppression systems, louvre systems, door entry,
telecommunication and digital reception equipment, heating systems,
ventilation equipment and renewable technologies.
Works may be required to local environs including hard and soft
landscaping, fencing, hedging, tree planting, provision of playground and
allotments. The works may include installation artworks, decorative
features and visual changes to buildings and grounds.
The purchaser will be seeking to appoint a principal contractor to
undertake works "with contractor's design" of parts of the works. The
purchaser will require engagement in community activities and positive
engagement in resident consultation and participation.
The principal contractor will be required to demonstrate previous
experience, capability, skill, capacity and resources to undertake the
project.
It is expected that works will require contractor's design and this may
encompass novation of certain designers from the Purchaser to the
Contractor as necessary to meet the Employer's Requirements.
It is expected that the works will be let under a JCT form of contract.
It is expected that assessment of tenders will be using a price and
quality formula and that financial terms will apply including satisfactory
financial checks.
Performance monitoring in respect of quality, cost, time management,
safety and other criteria may be instigated.
Use of Risk register and Early Warning Process will be required.
A Contract Performance Bond of 10 % of the Contract Value may be required.
A Parent Company Guarantee may be required.
The Authority is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to undertake
the works.
The Principal Contractor will be expected to design or develop designs for
various parts of the project to meet the performance specifications and
Employer's requirements. The contract will be "with contractor's design".
The principal Contractor may be required to enter into novation agreements
for the acceptance of members of the Authority's design / consultancy team
to further or complete the design works.
The works will be executed to provide and warrant a future beneficial life
of minimum of 25 years and to meet the requirements of the Non-Traditional
Homes Assurance Scheme (NTHAS).
Product Warranties of a minimum of 20 years of the Principal Elements of
the Construction Work will be required including for:
— cladding system (including all seals, insulation, cladding panels, fire
barriers and support structures),
— roofs,
— windows, doors and screens,
— balconies and support structures.
Latent Defect Warranties may be required.
British Board of Agrement Certificates (or regional equivalent) supporting
life expectations of 30 years minimum may be required for the Principal
Elements of the Construction Work including for:
— cladding system (including all seals, insulation, cladding panels, fire
barriers and support structures),
— roofs,
— windows, doors and screens (frames but not glazing).
Other warranties and assurances may be required and will be set out in the
tender documents.
CPV: 45000000, 45210000.