Appointment of Construction Consultancy Team & Establish Single Supplier Framework for Upgrade Works to Existing Kane Science Building

Tender description

The Kane Science Building is 46 years old having been opening in 1971. It was an important and substantial addition to the University building stock at that time. However, it is clearly in need of a major refurbishment both in terms of facilities provided and in terms of the building fabric. Some internal improvements have been undertaken in recent years to undergraduate and research laboratories with funding being secured from the Higher Education Authority under the Devolved Grant for Summer Projects and under the Research Facilities Enhancement Scheme (RFES).The Existing Kane Science Building is c11,844m2. The proposed works that form part of this commission are Refurbishment of the existing Physics & Chemistry laboratories to bring them to a standard and environment which would be akin to working in a typical industrial laboratory environment.Upgraded of non-wet laboratory areas such as computer centre/engineering ,campus kitchen, toilets, corridors & common areas. Develop a Strategy for upgrade of existing façade including a new Outer Skin façade comprising a combination of Cladding, Glazing /Windows. Concrete repairs and other associated works. The construction consultancy services required to carry out the Contract will be procured on the basis of an Architect Lead single design team appointment. The team are required to provide the full range of consultancy services for the delivery of the Contract including but not limited to the following. 1. Architectural Services (including DAC & Planning) 2. Civil/Structural & Fire Engineering Services 3. Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services 4. Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) 5. Quantity Surveying Services This Tender is also to establish a single supplier framework of Construction Consultancy Team for the Upgrade of the Existing Kane Science Building to whom specific contracts may be awarded on an exclusive basis based on the terms of a framework agreement.