Madeira Terraces Restoration - Phase 1

Tender description

Madeira Terrace is a well-known and much-loved Brighton and Hove Landmark. At 865m long in total it is one of the longest cast-iron structures in the world and an admired piece of Victorian architecture, integral to the Eastern Seafront. It is also a significant Grade 2* listed structure within the rich heritage context of the wider coastal city. Phase 1 of the Madeira Terrace Restoration project encompasses 40nr arches sitting between the Royal Crescent steps and the Shelter Hall / Concord 2. The cast iron structure forms a backbone describing the historic development of the seafront. Addressing the sea and the beach firmly braced against the rising East Cliff wall rising behind. It is a 'backdrop': designed and intended to be used and inhabited by the residents of the city for all manner of events and social occasions; for quiet enjoyment, outdoor exercise and for viewing. The structure is now deemed unsafe and public access has not been possible for a number of years, due its condition. The Phase 1 project includes the following elements of works: • Conservation and repair of the historic cast iron structure. • Conservation and management of the historic Japanese Spindle green wall [dating from 1872], and other planting associated with the Green Wall. • Repairs to the facing of the east cliff-wall (a designated highways structure) to ensure public safety; and re-presentation of its surface to visually unify and present a more attractive backdrop to the restored structure. • Public realm landscaping to both the terrace deck above and the promenade walkway below, including new hard surfacing, soft landscaping and street furniture. • Local improvement to Madeira Drive, via new pedestrian crossing points. • New lighting and servicing infrastructure • Repairs and upgrades to the existing lift mechanism within the Shelter Hall / Concorde 2 building, to allow its continued historic function as the original means of step-free access to the terrace. • A new external public lift Lot 1: The procurement will be undertaken using a restricted process, the first stage (Selection questionnaire) will be evaluated against a published set criteria to create a shortlist for invitation to the tender. Notice of the first stage will be given on both Contracts finder and Find a tender. Please note in order to view documents and submit information organisations must be registered on the SE shared services portal, the link to which is included with this Prior Information Notice.