Technology Hub Building Project.

Descriptions

The project comprises the construction of a new Technology Hub, attached to the rear of the existing 3 storey Levens Building. The Technology Hub will comprise a 3 storey new build building of circa 2 850 m2, comprising circa 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 of the existing Levens Building (the 3 storey Levens building to be retained), services diversions / terminations as required, reduced level dig and construction of substructure / foundation / slab works and the construction of the shell and fit out elements of the building. These packages will include external walls, masonry, structural frame, wall systems and contractor designed cladding systems, contractor designed window and curtain walling systems, contractor designed roof systems, upper floors and stairs construction, screeds, internal fit-out of the building, 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 of fixed 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 services infrastructure. 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 installation which will include a highly sustainable design with use of low energy components and renewable technology and likely to incorporate solar thermal, PV and CHP components, low energy systems and a wet heating system. 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 University may separately procure some furniture and fittings and specialist technical fit out works which will be installed during the works. The University may require access for artists and tradesmen to various areas of the building. This will be described in detail in the tender information.The project is to be designed by the Client's appointed design team. The form of contract will be a JCT Standard Building Contract with Quantities (2011). The design team will not be novated to the Principal Contractor. Further information will be provided in the Invitation to Tender.