Appointment of Main Contractor for Design & Build of Ardrossan Community Campus

Tender description

The contract is for a Principal Contractor to build a new Passivhaus Ardrossan Community Campus (ACC). This requirement is for a single Principal Contractor for both pre-construction services and the construction itself. The requirement itself is split into two contractual phases. The first stage of the contract will be in accordance with a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to develop the stage 4 design and market testing; and will include the Post Novation fees of the Lead Design Consultant. The PCSA contract term is for 43 weeks plus the option to extend for up to 6 months. Appointment to the second stage will follow successful completion of the first stage. The second stage for the build will be in accordance with a SBCC Design & Build Contract with Schedule of Amendments for the main construction works. The second stage contract term is for 109.5 weeks. Approval will be sought from the Project Board before awarding this contract to the successful bidder of Stage 1. NAC is under no obligation to the successful contractor of Stage 1 with respect to any further contract or other appointment to carry out all or parts of the Works (Stage 2). NAC has the sole discretion to decide how it wishes to proceed once the final contract sum is established.