Lochmaddy Pier Improvement Programme Main Works

Tender description

The proposed upgrade works to Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal are required to facilitate the new vessel, due to commence operating on the Skye Triangle. The principal elements of the works include: -Dredging – To increase seabed depths adjacent to the ferry berth and linkspan, and on the rocky foreshore to the north of the berth to allow increased space for manoeuvring in strong cross winds; - Reclamation – To increase the capacity and functionality of the marshalling areas; - Temporary Works – To allow continued operation of the ferry service, temporary fenders will be required on the south berthing face; - Demolition – Lowering of the existing roundhead to match the existing and new deck levels; - Pier Extension – Off site construction of a reinforced concrete caisson, including fixtures and fittings, preparing a foundation and sinking the caisson onto the foundation; Construction of a reinforced concrete slab over the caisson after filling with rock fill; - Concrete Repairs – Repair works and coating to existing reinforced concrete pier deck slab, cross beams and columns; - Fendering – Upgraded fendering system to the new and existing pier structure; - Services – Diversions of existing services to facilitate the works, upgrade of the sub-station, power, lighting, potable water, drainage etc. to the ferry terminal to suit new terminal layout and allow bunkering and power supply to the new vessel. Lot 1: The proposed upgrade works to Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal are required to facilitate the new vessel, due to commence operating on the Skye Triangle. The principal elements of the works include: - Dredging – To increase seabed depths adjacent to the ferry berth and linkspan, and on the rocky foreshore to the north of the berth to allow increased space for manoeuvring in strong cross winds; - Reclamation – To increase the capacity and functionality of the marshalling areas; - Temporary Works – To allow continued operation of the ferry service, temporary fenders will be required on the south berthing face; - Demolition – Lowering of the existing roundhead to match the existing and new deck levels; - Pier Extension – Off site construction of a reinforced concrete caisson, including fixtures and fittings, preparing a foundation and sinking the caisson onto the foundation; Construction of a reinforced concrete slab over the caisson after filling with rock fill; - Concrete Repairs – Repair works and coating to existing reinforced concrete pier deck slab, cross beams and columns; - Fendering – Upgraded fendering system to the new and existing pier structure; - Services – Diversions of existing services to facilitate the works, upgrade of the sub-station, power, lighting, potable water, drainage etc. to the ferry terminal to suit new terminal layout and allow bunkering and power supply to the new vessel. Additional information: The price:quality weighting at ITT stage will be within the 60:40 to 40:60 price:quality range. The weighting indicated in II.2.5 above is therefore indicative only.