Digarbon Project Main Contractor

Descriptions

Cardiff University has secured loan funding from the Welsh Government's Decarbonisation Programme, administered by Salix, to retrofit the Law and Tower buildings. The funding covers Stage 1 of the fabric retrofit plan which covers the design and installation of new roofs and windows only.

The project must be fully delivered by December 2027 to comply with the funding agreement. The total budget allocated to the project including the pre-construction services (Stage 1 appointment) and main contract works (Stage 2 appointment) is circa £7.5 m excluding VAT.

Cardiff University has employed a Multi-disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) to progress the project up to CU project stage 5 (equivalent RIBA stage 6/7). The successful tenderer in Stage 1 (Pre-Construction Services Agreement) will be required to work with the MDDT to complete the allocated Contractor Design Portions (CPDs), concluding the project design for pricing and setting the Activity Schedule under the Stage 2 appointment.

1.1 Scope of Works

Scope of Works required at Law Building:

• Asbestos Removals.

• Replacement of existing flat roof systems on both the main section of the building (including the lift motor/plant room) and the lower-level extension built in the 1990s. To facilitate these works roof top MEP systems and PV cells will need to be removed and re-installed (including recommissioning).

• Removal of all existing windows and curtain walling (frames & windows) and replacement with new double-glazed units and associated making good.

• FF&E - installation of new replacement windows blinds.

Scope of works required at Tower Building:

• Asbestos removals.

• Replacement of existing flat roof systems on the no.2 lower-level extensions only (not including the main roof which has recently been replaced). To facilitate these works roof top MEP systems will need to be removed and re-installed (including recommissioning).

• Removal of all existing windows and curtain walling (frames & windows) and replacement with new double-glazed units and associated making good (except for the windows in the extension built in 2008 which are to be retained).

• FF&E - installation of new replacement windows blinds.

• Implementation of plans for phasing, sequencing and building user decanting to deliver the works.

1.2 Contractor requirements

• The contractor is to allow for a dedicated stakeholder manager, separate from the site manager, with proven experience in communications and phasing updates.

• The contractor is to allow for moving of items within rooms (e.g., desks, furniture) that obstruct window works.

• Demonstrate experience in delivering projects of a similar nature, insurging complex refurbishments and upgrades in live environments.

• Strong track record in phasing works to minimise disruption while maintaining the student experience.

• Experience managing projects with funding constraints and deadlines

• Delivery under the NEC 4 ECC Contract Option A, incorporating Contractors Design portions.

• Recognition that a dedicated Stakeholder Manager will be required to coordinate engagement, communication, and risk management throughout project.

• Works.

1.3 Stakeholder Constraints

• The contractor is to allow for a dedicated stakeholder manager, separate from the site manage, with proven experience in communications and phased update delivery.

• The contractor is to allow for moving furniture/items within rooms that obstruct window works. CU/Schools will ensure personal belongings are cleared prior to the contractor undertaking this.

Phasing Constraints:

• Holiday periods are fixed and must be blocked out in the programme. Works to lecture theatres, Pro Bono Clinic, Tower floors 0 - 3, and scaffold erection/removal must take place in these periods.

• The contractor may propose resequencing of activities provided all works remain within the agreed holiday windows.

• The contractor is required to confirm and manage access arrangements during closure/decant periods. Users must be given clear notice (e.g., the week before) to collect essential items.