Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

Tender description

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) are looking to establish a new framework for the sensitive and sustainable refurbishment of listed buildings or buildings of particular historical or architectural interest. Due to the potential wide range of projects eligible to use the established framework we have decided to split the works into the following lots: — Lot 1 Domestic Properties (incorporating the New Bolsover Model Village Project) — Lot 2 Commercial/Non Domestic Properties We will also be looking for Contractors who have in-house conservation experience to manage any projects and provide heritage oversight to all aspects of the works. Contractors will also need to provide a proven track record in working with the Heritage Lottery Fund and Heritage England. Works will be across a range of building types including tenanted and void domestic and commercial properties. Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) are looking to establish a new framework for the sensitive and sustainable refurbishment of domestic listed buildings or buildings of particular historical or architectural interest. The scope of works is likely to, but not limited to, include: —Cleaning and repair of all masonry fabric, including specialist conservation work to carved elements —Reinstatement or repair of lime mortar (or other mortar work relevant to the building) —Repair or replacement of slate roofing (or other roofing material relevant to the building) —Reinstatement of lost stone or brick features —Refurbishment/replacement of windows and doors relevant to the building —Repair/replacement of defective rainwater goods and all above ground pipework, including associated fittings —Reinstatement or repair of drainage systems —Remedial works to address any structural issues —Insulation work to walls, roof and floors appropriate and relevant to the construction type of the building —Internal refurbishment works required to raise the standard of the building including but not limited to new kitchens, new bathrooms, upgrades to M&E systems, ventilation, decorating —External environmental works including but not limited to the refurbishment or replacement of fencing and railings, construction or repair of pathways, landscaping works to the area. All works are must be carried out by skilled operatives with experience working in their relevant trade on listed buildings. EEM will be looking for degree of visibility and transparency in the Framework Contractors sub-contract arrangements, and particularly the selection of specialist sub-contractors who will deliver more sensitive aspects of the Contractors responsibilities. We will also be looking for Contractors who have in-house conservation experience to manage any projects and provide heritage oversight to all aspects of the works. Contractors will also need to provide a proven track record in working with the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic England/English Heritage. Works will be across a range of building types including tenanted and void domestic properties. For Lot 1 Domestic Properties, the first contract to be called off from the framework will be on behalf of Bolsover District Council. The basis of the framework specification and pricing schedules have all been based around this actual project. It is expected that Bolsover District Council will call off from the framework by direct selection, in line with the rules set out in the EEM Framework Agreement. Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) are looking to establish a new framework for the sensitive and sustainable refurbishment of commercial (non-domestic) listed buildings or buildings of particular historical or architectural interest. The scope of works is likely to, but not limited to, include: —Cleaning and repair of all masonry fabric, including specialist conservation work to carved elements —Reinstatement or repair of lime mortar (or other mortar work relevant to the building) —Repair or replacement of slate roofing (or other roofing material relevant to the building) —Reinstatement of lost stone or brick features —Refurbishment/replacement of windows and doors relevant to the building —Repair/replacement of defective rainwater goods and all above ground pipework, including associated fittings —Reinstatement or repair of drainage systems —Remedial works to address any structural issues —Insulation work to walls, roofs and floors appropriate and relevant to the construction type of the building —Internal refurbishment works required to raise the standard of the building including but not limited to new kitchens, new bathrooms, upgrades to M&E systems, ventilation, decorating —External environmental works including but not limited to the refurbishment or replacement of fencing and railings, construction or repair of pathways, landscaping works to the area. We are looking for contractors who can undertake all the works required and will not be dividing works into separate trades. This Lot will include a sample project which will be used for evaluation purposes. All works are must be carried out by skilled operatives with experience working in their relevant trade on listed buildings. EEM will be looking for degree of visibility and transparency in the Framework Contractors sub-contract arrangements, and particularly the selection of specialist sub-contractors who will deliver more sensitive aspects of the Contractors responsibilities. We will also be looking for Contractors who have in-house conservation experience to manage any projects and provide heritage oversight to all aspects of the works. Contractors will also need to provide a proven track record in working with the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic England/English Heritage. Works will be across a range of building types including tenanted and void domestic and commercial properties. Lot 2 will be made available to all current and future members for works on commercial buildings which are owned and/or managed by the member or which they have a particular interest in. Building types which may fall into this Lot include but is not limited to office buildings, town halls, council houses, townscape projects and museums.