Dwr-y-Felin Comprehensive School Site Amalgamation

Descriptions

This Contract Notice relates to the proposed Dwr-y-Felin Comprehensive School site amalgamation.The Comprehensive School currently operates as a split site school with the lower school in the Longford area of Neath approximately one mile from the upper site. An amalgamation on the upper site is proposed due to the poor condition of the current lower school buildings. To enable this, new accommodation will have to be provided at the upper site in the form of a new build, standalone, teaching block.The accommodation will consist of 8 standard classrooms, 6 I.T rooms, drama class and hall facility with ancillary rooms and accommodation. External works will include new car parking and the construction of a new hard landscaped courtyard.It is the intention the building will achieve a BREEAM excellent rating and will have a full sprinkler system. It is thought at this stage that the building will be heated via ground source heat pumps and will also incorporate rainwater harvestingThe anticipated start date for the construction project is September 2010, with a completion date of Easter 2012.Procurement is viewed as a key driver for delivering the Authority’s sustainable development commitments. The Authority is striving to help develop a vibrant Welsh economy capable of delivering strong and sustainable economic growth by providing opportunities for everyone in Wales. Sustainable Development means ensuring that our actions contribute in the round to social, economic and environmental well-being now and in the future; improving the environment, building stronger communities, reducing social exclusion and poverty and encouraging the development of the economy. The Authority’s commitment to deliver ‘community benefit’ outcomes from our procurement activity is designed to ensure that wider social and economic issues are taken into account when spending public money. The intention is to achieve the very best value for money in the widest sense. At award of contract, the successful contractor will be expected to work with the contract manager to maximise the community benefits delivered through the contract.