Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Tender description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has identified a requirement to rebuild the existing fire station at Aston in Birmingham as it is no longer fit for the needs of the modern fire service. The building is Grade II listed. The new fire station will have 3 appliance bays, room for 5 ambulances, offices, community facilities and a museum open to the public. There is a requirement for the building to be designed to a BREEAM 2014 rating of Good as a minimum, with an aspiration to reach Very Good if this can be accommodated within the available budget. The services to be provided will be based generally on the RIBA Standard Form of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect (SFA/99), updated April 2013, subject to the amendments in the Schedule of Services and fees attached The construction contract will be let as a Build only JCT contract. The use of Constructing West Midlands framework agreement and the Open Procedure will be considered as a method of letting the contract.