Market Arcade Townscape Heritage Scheme - Conservation Works

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Newport City Council is inviting interest from appropriately qualified, experienced and resourced Conservation Contractors to deliver the repair and restoration the Market Arcade in Newport – the city’s oldest surviving arcadeThe project will restore architectural detail that is at risk, been lost or compromised by unsympathetic alterations, reconnectingowners, traders and the wider community to the historic significance of the site and the role of the Market Arcade in the growth ofNewport from the mid-19th century.Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Newport City Council, Cadw andindividual owner contributions, the Scheme will provide a comprehensive package of conservation works, repairs and improvements that centres upon:- Repair/renewal of roof coverings, chimney stacks, parapet detail etc- Replacement of Glazed Canopy with ‘Heritage style’ Patent Glazing System (retaining contemporary trusses)- Repair/ renewal of Edwardian shopfront and shop surrounds- Repair/reinstatement of glass tiling to first floor elevations- Repair/ replacement of rainwater goods with cast iron- Replacement of concrete paviors to walkway with random length pennant sandstone- Repair of decayed joinery to roof structures and first floor joists- Repair, redecoration and improvement to Communal Staircase and corridors- Installation of new, secure Arcade entrance gates- Connection of services where not provided and repairs to drainage- Rationalisation of wiring within the Arcade to minimise impact on the Listed Structure.- Installation of high speed fibre broadband to all units.- Repair/ reinstatement/redecoration of upper floor windows- Structural repairs arising from decay or otherwise identified in surveys to date- Internal repairs arising from decay or works to rectify above items.- Repair/replacement of masonry and brickwork detail to High Street and Market Street.- Repair/redecoration of communal stairs and corridors servicing the first floor chambersThe project will be delivered as a 'block scheme' with the Council acting as agents on behalf of participating units (17 units of 19expected)Subject to final design development and specification the value of the contract is anticipated to be in the region of £1.1m (excludingcontingencies & VAT)The works contract is expected to commence in June 2019 and be for a maximum duration of 14 monthsA two stage procurement process is being undertaken with PQQ's and supporting information to be received by the deadline of noon on Friday 12th April 2019Successful, shortlisted, companies will receive invitations to tender from 22nd April 2019.NOTE: Whilst the PQQ process is advertised on Sell2wales the procurement process will be undertaken through the etenderWales portal.Suppliers are advised that commencement of contract is subject to confirmation of owner participation following tender appraisal and ‘permission to start’ being received from grant funding partners. This cannot be guaranteed and therefore submissions are made ‘at risk’.