Construction work

Tender description

Please visit the London tenders portal for full details. Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers for the construction of 24 new-build dwellings and associated structures at Harvist Estate, and for the re-development of Citizen Road. Islington’s vision for housing as laid down in the Housing Strategy is to make sure everyone in Islington has a place to live that is affordable, decent and secure. Secure and affordable housing is recognised as an enabler. This contract is for the construction of 24 new dwellings, designed and built to the highest energy standards, ensuring these homes are cheaper to run. The floor plans will comply with lifetime homes standards ensuring that these homes will serve residents throughout their lives by allowing them to stay within their homes irrespective, in the main, of any changes to their mobility. The contract is for the construction of 2 terraces of dwellings along an estate road, comprising of 8 flats and 16 houses. The works also include the re-development of the road and improvements to the public realm including play areas, cycle stores, bin enclosures and planting. The development is for the construction of 2 and 3 storey terraced homes with estate improvement works. Accommodation details are as follows. 3 x 1 bed 2 person Part M category 3 flat 1 x 2 bed 3 person Part M category 3 flat 3 x 2 bed 3 person Part M category 1 flats 1 x 2 bed 4 person Part M category 1 flat 8 x 2 bed 4 person Part M category 2 houses 4 x 3 bed 5 person Part M category 2 houses 4 x 4 bed 7 person Part M category 2 houses Total 24 homes