CPU-FA-621-2014 - Kingston Hill Yorkon Building Recommissioning Lot 1 - Architects

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The University is looking to maintain, in a usable state, the Kingston Hill Yorkon building (a 1980s temporary building) in order to accommodate the Centre for Higher Education Research and Practice (CHERP), some central Student Support Services, and general office space. It is therefore requesting proposals from consultants in support of this aim. <br /> <br />The site of the Yorkon building forms part of Campus Development Plan phase 2, and therefore its longevity is time limited. Proposals will need to take this in to account, and you should anticipate that the occupation of this building is no more than 5 years, ie to end 2019. Proposals should limit expenditure, whilst providing a usable environment. It is very important that tenderers understand this design approach. We are looking for pragmatic proposals to help us use this resource for 5 years, with the minimum necessary investment. <br /> <br />It is understood that this work may not be of interest to all framework consultants. The services within the Yorkon building require investigation and comment, and there are weatherproofing issues to consider. There are also 3 lecture theatres with raked flooring, <br />and considerations should be given to whether these are easily converted to flat floored spaces or whether they should be removed from the overall space on offer within the building. <br /> <br />As an alternative option, we would like to see a proposal to accommodate the CHERP function in refurbished space within Kingston Hill Kenry House. The relevant rooms within Kenry House will be advised. In this option, the general office space provision in the Yorkon would increase. <br /> <br />Some previous furniture surveys and space plans have been prepared for the Yorkon Building. These will be provided for information only and must not be relied upon. In addition, some reviews of the main fabric and services have previously been carried out by <br />KUSCO, which will also be provided for information only.