Phase 2 Retrofit of Sprinklers and Associated Works at Five North Lanarkshire Tower Blocks

Tender description

North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the design and installation of new sprinkler systems and all associated works in 5Nr domestic tower blocks located in North Lanarkshire. North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the design and installation of new sprinkler systems and all associated works to 5No domestic tower blocks in North Lanarkshire. Three of the blocks are located in Motherwell (Glassford Tower, Woodside Tower and Glen Tower), these blocks are 18 storeys high and contain 104 flats per block. Coltswood Court and Redbridge Court are located in Coatbridge, these blocks are 15 storeys high and contain 85 flats per block. The outline scope of 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. This includes but is not restricted to accredited fire stopping where penetrations are made through compartments, boxing-in pipe work, associated builders work, and the like. - Structural investigations and structural supporting works in relation to new pump and tank installations. - 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 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service staff (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 all Employer’s requirements. - Contractor or sub-contractor undertaking the works must be a UKAS Third Party Accredited Sprinkler Installer.