T22-125CAP Harbour Square Public Realm Scheme -Contractors PQQ Application

Tender description

Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for Public Realm Works. The Contract is for the provision of a Public Realm project in Harbour Square, Derry~ Londonderry, which is located to the rear elevation of the city’s Guildhall and the adjacent Harbour House (formerly the Harbour Commissioner’s office). The three other sides of the ‘square’ are bounded by Whitaker Street, Custom House Street and Foyle Embankment. A public footpath bisects the square and acts as the main pedestrian route from the iconic Peace Bridge to the heart of the Walled City. The site is located within the Historic City Conservation Area. The overall scheme area is Circa 3,000 m2 and currently comprises soft landscaping, footways and carriageway made up of variant pavement quality. The proposed Project Design will deliver a high quality streetscape comprising the removal of existing surfacing's and replacement with a selection of Granite paving's and various landscaping works that will contribute positively to the economic, environmental and social vitality of the city. The scheme also includes the provision of a piece of public art (tendered separately) recognising the contribution of the “factory girls” to the city. Through sensitive development the proposed scheme will compliment and continue the regeneration of the historic city centre while respecting the Guildhall and Harbour House heritage assets and exceptional riverside landscape setting. The budget capital value of the Public Realm construction works is £1,000,000.00 which excludes the cost of the design, manufacture and installation of the public artwork. The successful Contractor will be required to liaise and facilitate the Artwork installation which will run concurrently with the overall works within the contracted site area. The proposed scheme should safeguard the setting and features within the conservation area, namely the Guildhall and Harbour House and the adjacent city walls and deliver optimal positive impact as well as complimenting other recently completed Derry City Centre and Walled City Public Realm schemes. The Contract Period is estimated at 26 weeks. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.