Construction work

Tender description

The Authority is placing a 4 year (3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Authority's discretion) single party framework agreement for the Operations Site Works (OSW). The primary purpose of the OSW Framework will focus on securing a delivery partner to carry out civil, mechanical and electrical asset care works and projects in a cost efficient manner, supporting Sellafield Ltd in its strategy to standardise and categorise plant, equipment and project delivery methods. The OSW is a single party framework put in place for an initial 3 years with the possibility of a 1 year extension, with final optional year taken up at discretion of Sellafield Ltd. The 3 main operating models of the works under the framework, are characterised as follows: 1) Jobs — Low risk, relatively low value projects where governance and reporting requirements are fit for purpose but proportionate to scope and risk. 2) Tasks — Larger, more complex and/or more multi-disciplined tasks where governance and reporting requirements will be more stringent. 3) Projects — And asset class programmes — Larger, more complex and/or more multi-disciplined Projects, and/or alignment of Projects to support standardisation and Programmes of known Operations Division asset classes. Governance and reporting requirements will be stringent. Examples of asset classes could include; installation of air handling units, steam pipework or condensate lines. The OSW scope will include requirements for single and multi-discipline works, services and management controls (relating to the scope of this framework). 1) Civil Works typically consisting of, but not limited to: ground works, roads, paths, minor construction and new build, repair and maintenance of buildings and civils, minor decommissioning and demolition, rail work and support, security enhancements, roofing, fencing and painting. 2) Mechanical Works typically consisting of, but not limited to: heating and ventilation, pipework, steelwork, miscellaneous metalwork, pumps and valves, air conditioning inspection of OSW works, security enhancements, testing and commissioning of OSW works. 3) Electrical Works typically consisting of, but limited to building lighting, alarm systems, testing and commissioning, instrumentation, pumps and motor powered refrigeration, coolers and chillers, controls and control systems, security enhancements and power distribution. 4) Contract/Project Management of OSW Works typically consisting of, but not limited to: project, contract and cost management, portfolio/project planning and scheduling transport, storage and waste management, skilled resource and engineering capability design and construction support capability, access and lifting capability, specialist sub contractors.