Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-10-30
Buyer: Govanhill Baths Building Preservation Trust
Country: UK
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45210000: Building construction work | 45212300 | 45262000 | 45262690 | 45262700
Estimated value: 5000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-11-29
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The Trust are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver the major refurbishment of the Govanhill Baths. The works comprise structural and conservation repairs to the full building and the refurbishment of the ladies' and learners' pools and front of house areas, which include a mixture of offices and activity spaces and a new-build mezzanine space.
The Trust are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver the major refurbishment of the Govanhill Baths, the refurbishment of an important Grade-B listed, historic Edwardian baths into a well-being center, creating new opportunities for health and well-being for one of Scotland’s most deprived communities.
The works comprise structural and conservation repairs to the full building, and the refurbishment of the ladies' and learners' pools and front of house areas, which include a mixture of offices and activity spaces and a new-build mezzanine space.
— restoration to full working use of the ladies’ and learners’ pools, and changing spaces, retaining important historic finishes and features as far as is reasonably possible,
— the inclusion of a new-build extension at first floor, ‘Habitable Bridge’, composed of activity spaces to provide a connection to the steamie to allow the building to be operated and managed from its primary front access on Calder Street,
— creation of ancillary accommodation such as storage, toilets and plant and inclusion of a fully compliant changing places facility,
— the majority of the existing first floor slipper baths will be converted to create a flexible space for gym, events and heritage interpretation whilst a number of historic cubicles and the terrazzo flooring will be retained and restored,
— refurbishment of the community meeting spaces and creation of a community café and kitchen, reception and ground and basement office accommodation,
— prepare the steamie and the main pool for meanwhile use, including installing heritage interpretation,
— the project includes a complex demolitions package including temporary works and excavations in confined spaces within the basement.
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Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361

Eligibility requirements: Please see ESPD instruction document.

Award value: 5000000