National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Phase 3-B Main Works | Main Contractor and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)

Tender description

The Phase 3B Main Works development will consist of: a. The change of use of the former Our Lady of Charity and Refuge Convent and Magdalene Laundry to the National Centre for Research and Remembrance (NCRR) (total circa 7510sqm); the provision of a purpose built archival repository (circa 4,030sqm, 2-4 storeys over basement); the provision of 3 storey entrance wing (circa 210sqm) accessed via new shared pedestrian and vehicular entrances from Seán MacDermott Street Lower and Railway Street; and the conservation, refurbishment, and upgrade of the existing convent, chapel and dormitory block (circa 3,490sqm). The development will also include provision of dedicated garden with hard and soft landscaping as a Garden of Reflection (circa 430sqm) and provision of surface bicycle parking; hard and soft landscaping; integrated ESB substation; and all associated site works. The building will include document repositories at basement level, exhibition spaces, conservation laboratories, consultation rooms and a public reading room, offices and meeting rooms. b. The provision of a new Educational Facility (circa 3,690sqm) 3-5 storey block over basement (with rooftop terrace and rooftop plantroom enclosure setback at 3rd and 5th floors respectively). This building will be located to the South West end of the main site (Site A) facing onto Railway Street and accessed via shared new entrance from Railway Street; and will be provided with surface bicycle parking and 3no. bicycle shelters; hard and soft landscaping; a new external courtyard; and all associated site works. The building will include classrooms, workshops, offices and meeting rooms. c. The conservation and refurbishment of the existing derelict 2 storey Dispensary Building to provide a Community based Family and Parenting Support Facility (circa 480sqm); the addition of a new 2 storey extension (circa 275sqm,, total circa 760sqm) to the North side with glazed entrance link accessed from within the NCRR development site; the provision of surface bicycle parking; external bin enclosure; hard and soft landscaping to a new external play space; and all associated site works. The building will include teaching, workshop and play spaces, offices and meeting rooms. d. The provision of a Community based Family and Parenting Support Facility attached to the existing Scots Church (Site B), and to adjoining site 61 Seán MacDermott Street Lower, Dublin 1; the development will include the removal of the existing 2 storey façade; the conservation of the historic Scots Church façade (a protected structure RPS:7480); the provision of new 2 storey extension (circa 435sqm) with rooftop plantroom enclosure setback; a new external play space; and all associated site works.