Construction work for school buildings

Tender description

The Council is seeking to appoint a main contractor for a Design and Build contract for a new build primary and secondary school and public leisure centre and library facilities in Ponteland, Northumberland. Prior to the execution of a JCT contract the successful tenderer will be expected initially to enter into a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) with the Council. During the PCSA period the contractor will develop its designs to RIBA Stage 4 and obtain planning approval. The contractor will select and engage the design team for the project. Once complete, the PCSA will be replaced by the JCT Contract, which is intended to be based on an amended 2011 JCT Design & Build Contract. The Council is expecting to commence construction works on site in August 2017 with completion of the building and handover by 30 August 2019. The project is intended to support the proposed wider reorganisation of the school structure in Ponteland through the provision of suitable accommodation for the increased number of pupils and age ranges. In addition, the project will improve the teaching and learning environment for current and future pupils in the schools, including on-site access to modern sport and leisure facilities, whilst benefitting the Ponteland community as a whole. The design works comprise the design of the building(s) for the primary school, secondary school, sports facilities, car parking, leisure centre and library facilities together with all designs required for the architectural, civil and structural engineering and landscaping required to allow complete construction of the works. (Continued in Section II.2.14. Additional information).