Building construction work

Tender description

The City invites Tenders for the construction of the City of London Primary Academy Islington. The range of works includes, but is not limited to: — Provide a new build 2FE primary school; — Provide a nursery to accommodate 30no 3-5 year olds and 8no 2-3 year olds; — Create connected and exciting external play and learning spaces for the school, including separate designated Early Years play spaces for both Nursery and Reception classes and for the residential: — Provide 100 % social housing with a mix as set out in the heads of terms; — 10 % to be provided as DDA compliant units; — car park free scheme. Please refer to the ITT documentation for further information. The range of works includes, but is not limited to: — Provide a new build 2FE primary school; — Provide a nursery to accommodate 30no 3-5 year olds and 8no 2-3 year olds; — Create connected and exciting external play and learning spaces for the school, including separate designated Early Years play spaces for both Nursery and Reception classes and for the residential: — Provide 100 % social housing with a mix as set out in the heads of terms; — 10 % to be provided as DDA compliant units; — car park free scheme. Please refer to the ITT documentation for further information. Summary of Construction Works It is proposed that the 2 uses on the site are realised through 2 separate buildings, allowing both distinct phasing during the construction stages and simplicity of ongoing separate maintenance. The school design comprises a new build 3-storey L-shaped teaching block containing classrooms, group spaces, administration and staff areas. The formal front door is accessed direct from Baltic Street West making good use of a currently secluded area. The classrooms are stacked across 3 floors. Nursery and Reception classes are on the ground floor with free flow access to their own external space. Pairs of classrooms are located on the first and second floors, giving each year group ownership of independent areas of the building. The circulation is located on the south side of the classrooms assisting with solar shading to the classrooms. Breakout spaces are located adjacent to the entrance to each classroom ensuring they are generous and well lit. The new hall will provide the space for a full catering kitchen and servery, and sufficient storage to allow dining chairs and tables to be easily stored to allow the hall to be used for both sport and gym. The residential units are each simply planned, stacked, dual aspect homes. The height and mass of the residential development has been the subject of much discussion with the Planning Department throughout the development of the Stage 2 design.