Gable Grade II* listed , Prep ,repair & re painting of high level steel works 055-2021

Tender description

Manchester Central are currently looking for a competent Contractor to carry out the preparation, repair and repainting of high-level structural steel and wrought iron to the two gable ends of a Grade II* listed English Heritage building in the heart of Manchester. The Contract period may be impacted by products used, access methods and weather. It is intended for the contract to commence on approximately 01st February 2022. The requirement of this project is to carry out the above-mentioned works to the Front and Rear Gables. Manchester Central does not expect the activities to impact the day-to-day operations of the venue or events in tenancy and will work closely with the contractor to ensure effective delivery. If it is deemed to impact the business and/or events Manchester Central reserve the right to decline access to the gables, and to arrange for the works to be undertaken at an alternate time. The technical specification, within Appendix 2 of this document, gives the technical requirements for the preparation, repair, and re-painting of the steel and wrought iron surfaces of the two gable end structures at Manchester Central. The specification provides technical requirements for: • Surface preparation of steel and wrought iron surfaces with existing paints in various conditions of degradation. • Requirements for paints type for use in the re-painting works. • Requirements for testing and paint trials prior to commencement of the works. • Requirements for Quality Management and Quality control of surface preparation and painting of the gable end structures. The Gable End structures are part of a Grade II* listed building, and the Contractor shall comply with any conservation or heritage or planning requirements for the structure. The Contractor is also responsible for the design, specification, and provision of safe working access to the structure. Tenderer's submissions must be uploaded via https://procontract.due-north.com