GB-St Helens: TR015 - Demolition of 7nr Flat Blocks in Thatto Heath, St. Helens.

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About Torus On 1st April 2015, Golden Gates Housing Trust (“GGHT”) and Helena Partnerships (“HP”) entered into a Group Structure to form the Torus Group. A unique housing Group, Torus combines the very best of two local, community led landlords. Sound governance, a strong asset base and significant financial capacity enables us to do more. To provide more opportunities for the communities we serve, build more new homes and enhance the services we provide to our tenants and customers. With a local focus and national perspective, we are committed to delivering urban and social regeneration, accelerating regional growth and contributing towards a sustainable economy. Blending commercial initiative with social purpose, we place people at the heart of our vision. By developing and connecting thriving communities. By creating local jobs and opportunities. By improving health and wellbeing. By doing all this and more, we are creating a legacy that extends far beyond the homes we build and the services we offer. We create better places, better prospects and better futures. Torus will deliver social and physical regeneration and economic impact. Using our significant strategic capacity and geographical presence in the region, we will work with strategic partners on shared agendas including jobs, health, transport links and digital connectivity. Tender Detail The tender is for the demolition of 7nr blocks of flats and other associated works. Works are located in Springfield Close and Fir Street, Thatto Heath, St Helens. A brief description of the scope of works is : The works comprise the removal of asbestos and the demolition of 45 flats in seven three storey blocks and associated remedial work. Properties generally comprise of brick or block external walls, suspended concrete floors with pitched tile roofing except block1 which is of flat felt roof construction. The Contract Programme is of vital importance to this project - and all work must be completed before 31st March 2017. The contractor is to allow for the needs of this programme within their tender submission. The closing date for return of tenders is Friday 16th December @ 12noon. The priced form of tender and schedule of works is to be submitted 1before this deadline. Programme start date is aiming for 30th January 2017 with a completion date of 31st March 2017.