EOI Detailed Design of Fire & Rescu

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Expressions of Interest Detailed Design of Fire & Rescue Facility The island of St Helena, an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom (UK) is of volcanic origin and covers 47 square miles in the South Atlantic Ocean. St Helena is over 4,000 miles from the UK, 700 miles southeast of Ascension Island, and 1,700 miles from South Africa. The Saint Helena Government (SHG) is proposing to construct a new Fire & Rescue Facility at Alarm Forest. A preliminary design and revised options study is currently underway and is due to be completed shortly, which will provide the basis for the detailed design. Progression of the detailed design will involve various elements of Architectural, Structural, Geotechnical and Building (M&E) Consultancy Design Services relating, but not limited, to:- • Geotechnical advice and Engineered Design of a remediated Earth fill; • Further earthworks Design to meet the design requirements; • Design of retaining structures (Rock Gabions and the likes); • Service Provisions, ducting, drainage etc; • Design of hard standings, access roads and improvements to the existing highway; • Structural Design of the Building including foundations, • M&E, Building Engineering and Fire Safety design; The design will be required to meet all appropriate UK Design Standards and The Building Regulations 2010 for use in England. The Consultancy Services are likely to commissioned under the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) Agreement 1: Design Contract and shall include, but not limited to, Stages G2.4-G2.8 of the ACE Schedule of Services Part G(d). Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are therefore invited from interested suitably experienced and capable Consultants to act as the “Lead Consultant” for this commission, including for works out with of the expertise of the “Lead Consultant” the identification and procurement through this commission of “Specialist Sub-consultants” This EOI is being sought as precursor to an Invitation to Tender for Professional Consultancy Services and acceptance of any EOI’s will be subject to the appraisal of any interested parties capabilities and availability, which may be assessed through an interview process if required. Registration of initial interest shall be submitted by email to Noleen Herne, Corporate Procurement Assistant on noleen.herne@sainthelena.gov.sh on or before 6th August 2015, up to 14:00 Hrs (GMT).