Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-01-21
Buyer: Choice Housing Ireland Limited
Country: UK
Region: NORTHERN IRELAND
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45200000: Building and civil engineering work | 45210000: Building construction work | 45211000: Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings | 45215210 | 45262690
Estimated value: 49000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-02-15
Award criteria: Lowest price

Technical requirements: 12 Grove Place comprises an existing 3-storey, mid-terrace dwelling, which we believe was originally constructed during the early-1900's. Internal accommodation presently comprises 5nr single-bedrooms — each with individual wash-hand basins — as well as a communal lounge, kitchen, shower room, WC and utility room. An enclosed, private yard area is provided at the rear of the property, which contains the dwelling's oil-fired boiler and storage tank.
The dwelling comprises traditional construction methods throughout. External walls are of solid, ‘random rubble’ 500 mm thick construction to the ‘main’ house, cavity wall blockwork construction to the single-storey extension housing the kitchen and utility room. External elevations are finished in a mixture of rough-cast and smooth render, with bands around window openings. The main roof is pitched and covered with artificial slates and underfelt. Dormer windows are provided to the front and rear pitches of the main dwelling's roof, cladded with artificial slates. The ground floor is suspended timber to main living areas of the main dwelling, with concrete sandwich construction provided to the single storey extension. Internal partitions comprise a combination of solid masonry and timber stud walls. Fenestration throughout comprises single-glazed, timber framed units.
12 Grove Place comprises an existing 3-storey, mid-terrace dwelling, which we believe was originally constructed during the early-1900's. Internal accommodation presently comprises 5nr single-bedrooms — each with individual wash-hand basins — as well as a communal lounge, kitchen, shower room, WC and utility room. An enclosed, private yard area is provided at the rear of the property, which contains the dwelling's oil-fired boiler and storage tank.
The dwelling comprises traditional construction methods throughout. External walls are of solid, ‘random rubble’ 500 mm thick construction to the ‘main’ house, cavity wall blockwork construction to the single-storey extension housing the kitchen and utility room. External elevations are finished in a mixture of roughcast and smooth render, with bands around window openings. The main roof is pitched and covered with artificial slates and underfelt. Dormer windows are provided to the front and rear pitches of the main dwelling's roof, cladded with artificial slates. The ground floor is suspended timber to main living areas of the main dwelling, with concrete sandwich construction provided to the single storey extension. Internal partitions comprise a combination of solid masonry and timber stud walls. Fenestration throughout comprises single-glazed, timber framed units.
The broad scope of works to be delivered through the remodelling/refurbishment project will aim to address all of the general and property-specific issues, described above. The significant elements of work to be completed as part of the eventual works contract will include:
— In-shell internal reconfiguration and refurbishment works to provide a modern 5-person 3-bedroom social home for ‘general needs’ allocation to a large family (please refer to relevant Appendix 3 for proposed layout, following internal remodelling works);
— Provision of new, compliant solid concrete ‘sandwich’ floor construction at ground floor level throughout;
— Works to remedy all identified instances of either penetrating or rising damp affecting the property;
— Works to eradicate all identified instances of decay or insect attack affecting the internal or external timber elements to the property;
— Remedial works/upgrade to property's electrical and mechanical systems, as required, to ensure safe, as well as compliance with relevant Regulations;
— Any essential remedial works to the building's structure and fabric identified through the lead consultant's initial appraisal of the building's condition;
— All works necessary to ensure Statutory and Regulatory compliance (for example, smoke/heat/CO detection).
The remodelled and refurbished property will need to comply (where reasonably practicable) with all applicable NI Building Regulations, all relevant DSD Design Guidance, as well as Choice Housing Ireland's Design Guide.
The consultant should note that the property is currently un-tenanted and will remain so until practical completion of all works and handover of the building back to the Contracting Authority.
The Contracting Authority may require guarantees or other security acceptable to the Contracting Authority from tenderers as detailed in the pre-qualification documentation.

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