Central Library - Lighting Replacement Project

Tender description

Portsmouth City Council - 'the Council' - is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the replacement of existing lighting at Portsmouth Central Library with energy efficient LED lighting. The contract will also cover installation of emergency lighting luminaires, either integral to the LED luminaire or standalone luminaires including all additional cabling. The existing lighting luminaires in the Central Library are failing on a regular basis and the central battery standby lighting fails to sustain the lighting for the correct period of time. The library will remain fully operational during the project with areas allocated and agreed with the works being undertaken in close proximity to staff and members of the public. Book shelves will need to be covered in clear plastic to prevent damage to the books and allow the spines to be read. The contractor will have to work at least one weekend to install the lights in the main core areas. The target award date for the contract is 28th May 2018 with work commencement following on 18th June 2018. Anticipated duration of the works is 12 weeks. The estimated value of the contract is £200,000. The contract will be let on JCT Minor Works Contract (2016) terms. Set out below is the procurement timetable. Publish SSQ - Wednesday 21st February SSQ submission deadline - Monday 19th March at 14:00 Results of evaluation of SSQs issued - Wednesday 28th March Invitation to tender issued - Tuesday 3rd April Supplier's Briefing & Site Tour - w/c 9th April Tender return deadline - 4th May at 14:00 Contract award - Tuesday 29th May Contract Commencement - Monday 18th June Interested suppliers must complete and return the Supplier Selection Questionnaire and associated documentation by the deadline stated above.