NEWTOWNBUTLER PEACE PLUS DEVELOPMENT PRE QUALIFICATION PROCESS REF: TNDR CP 023h

Tender description

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite applications for the appointment of a suitably qualified Main Contractor to undertake construction of a new building and associated infrastructure works at the former Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) site at 48 High Street, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 8JD. The project objective is to establish a new iconic, transformative, inclusive development at the former PSNI site at Newtownbutler. With investment in co-designed, sustainable infrastructure, the project will facilitate meaningful and purposeful contact between different communities and will be a lasting legacy for the Newtownbutler people. The purpose of these works is to redevelop the existing brown field site. The proposed work includes, but is not limited to the following; • demolition of site structures; • boundary wall treatments and works; • removal of existing slabs and concrete structures; • erection of a new building (circa 650sq.m) with 4no. retail units, studio and community gymnasium with associated plant, welfare, lift, mechanical and electrical installations; • fitout of the internal structure including the gymnasium; • BREEAM rated Excellent building; • implementation of sustainable features during construction and in completion; • contractor to undertake the role of Principal Contractor; • associated infrastructure works and site (hard/soft) landscaping; • compliance with statutory regulations; • associated utility connections, sewerage, mains power and water. A Peace Plus funding application has been successful which outlines the infrastructure needed to deliver this project. This is a funded project through the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) which is a North South Body with the statutory remit for managing EU funding programmes within Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.