Awarded

Technology Hub Building Project.

Descriptions

The project comprises the construction of a new Technology Hub, attached to the rear of the existing 3-storeyLevens Building. The Technology Hub will comprise a 3 storey new build building of circa 2 850 m2, comprisingcirca 20 classrooms, a lecture theatre, offices and associated ancillary facilities.The contractor for the Works will undertake the demolition of the existing single storey building to the rear ofhe existing Levens Building (the 3 storey Levens building to be retained), services diversions / terminationsas required, reduced level dig and construction of substructure / foundation / slab works and the constructionof the shell and fit out elements of the building. These packages will include external walls, masonry, structuralframe, wall systems and contractor designed cladding systems, contractor designed window and curtain wallingsystems, contractor designed roof systems, upper floors and stairs construction, screeds, internal fit-out of thebuilding, construction of internal partitioning and screens, floor, wall and ceiling finishes and decorations, joinery,contractor designed mechanical and electrical installations, a replacement lift installation, and installation offixed furniture and equipment.In addition to the above construction works, the contractor will also be required to undertake the external works.This will comprise hard and soft landscaping, surface and foul water drainage systems and external servicesinfrastructure. This will be described in detail in the tender information.The contractor will also be required to undertake a full contractor designed mechanical and electrical installationwhich will include a highly sustainable design with use of low energy components and renewable technologyand likely to incorporate solar thermal, PV and CHP components, low energy systems and a wet heatingsystem. The building will be highly insulated with high performance windows and built to a sustainable standard.The project will potentially be required to meet the requirements of a BREEAM Excellent rating.The project is to be designed by the Client's appointed design team. The form of contract will be a JCT StandardBuilding Contract with Quantities (2011). The design team will not be novated to the Principal Contractor.