Building alteration work

Tender description

This is a major building project forming part of the West Park Campus development that shall refurbish and upgrade 2 linked 1960s buildings that provide an academic environment for science and engineering learning and research. The buildings were originally constructed in 2 phases using a pre-cast concrete frame. They have multiple levels stepping up an inclined site. The combined area of the 2 buildings is 20 000 sqm. Within this are a mixture of highly serviced laboratories, specialist research facilities, workshops, teaching and study areas, breakout spaces, offices and administration facilities. Key elements of the works shall include: General re-decoration and refurbishment works. Replacement of all existing electrical and mechanical building services, Changes to the internal layout to make the buildings more legible, Relocation of facilities to suit current departmental structures, It is proposed that the construction works shall take place in phases under a single contract with a number of sectional completions. The overall likely contract duration is 3 to 4 years.