Retrofit of Sprinklers and Associated Works – Phase 3 – 4 No Tower Blocks, North Lanarkshire (HO TB 22 027 / NLC-SLP-22-009)

Tender description

North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of new sprinkler systems and all associated works in 4Nr domestic tower blocks located in North Lanarkshire. The full outline scope of works is within the attached ITT. The works includes, but is not limited to; -The design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the sprinkler/smoke clearance systems and associated building services including any necessary works to existing systems and alterations. -Structural investigations and structural supporting works in relation to installation of externally located water tank to supply the sprinkler system, indicative external tank locations are noted on the drawings included within the tender pack. Associated services surveys must be undertaken to determine the least disruptive route connecting the external tank to the internal pumps and also in connection with the design/placing of the external tank. Services surveys and associated external tank location/design must be issued to the Employers Agent for approval. Indicative external tank locations are provided within the ITT drawings pack, taking into consideration the indicative location of pumps which are to be installed within the existing internal space within the block. External tanks must be securely enclosed to ensure they are tamper/vandal proof. For clarity, the intention is not to provide a traditional construction brick built external tank room, but an alternative to this which offers security and through visibility, such as a Paladin style full height fence. Position of tank must take into account residents properties and windows to ensure that it will not restrict view/block light. Design and allowance for connecting the external tank to the internal pumps must be made. -Undertake Ferro scanning to walls and floor slabs prior to undertaking coring activities to determine the location of existing reinforcement, services and conduits and to ensure that structural reinforcement and integrity is not compromised by coring activities. On completion of the ferro scanning a report is to be provided by the Contractor to the Employers Agent detailing the locations of existing reinforcement, services and conduits. In the event the contractor disturbs any existing reinforcement during coring activities these must be reported to the Employers Agent and reviewed by the Contractors structural engineer to confirm that there is no impact to the Structural Integrity of the floor slab. -Provision of Structural Engineer Registration (SER) certificate per block to cover all cores throughout the building. -Provision of design calculations and drawings for checking prior to construction by the Employer’s Agent (EA). -Provision of working / installation drawings. -Provision of record documents and as-fitted drawings. -Provision of training for the Authority’s (Employer’s) maintenance staff and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). -All works must comply with current Water Byelaws and Building Regulations. -All works shall comply with the relevant British Standards and associated Scottish Building Standards. -All equipment used is Contractor’s choice, however any specification proposed shall remain consistent across all blocks and must fully comply with the performance specification and ITT requirements. -Contractor or sub-contractor undertaking the works must be a UKAS Third Party Accredited Sprinkler Installer. -Contractor is to supply a Fire Strategy document from a 3rd party qualified company/fire engineer (accreditation either by the Institute of Fire Engineers or something similar) for the Council by no later than 8 weeks from the Date of Contract Award in electronic format.