Published date: 18 October 2024

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Approach to market date: 18 November 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

  • Roof works and other special trade construction works - 45260000

  • Building completion work - 45400000

Location of contract

SE13 7HB

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

LEWISHAM001-DN748378-04975652

Published date

18 October 2024

Approach to market date

18 November 2024

Contract start date

3 March 2025

Contract end date

10 March 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The London Borough of Lewisham are looking to procure a suitably experienced Main Contractor to deliver the major, Government Levelling Up funded (LUF) refurbishment of the Council-owned Lewisham Library (199 - 201 Lewisham High St, SE13 6LG) to provide a new flagship Culture and Business Hub. The renovations will include improved library, heritage, and archive spaces; community space; a business hub, meeting rooms and workspaces; and an improved hospitality facility.
Planning permission for the proposed works was granted in September 2024. Further information can be found on the Lewisham Council online planning portal (https://planning.lewisham.gov.uk) reference DC/24/136933.

The refurbishment works consist of but not limited to:
• Asbestos removal and necessary remediation works
• Removal of disused internal escalator
• Structural reinforcement to third floor
• New insulated flat roof
• New insulated external cladding
• New windows and curtain walling
• New HVAC, small power, lighting, data, plumbing, security, and life safety systems
• New roof-mounted ASHP & PV panels
• Replacement of existing passenger lift and refurbishment of existing goods lift
• Internal layout reconfiguration including new solid & glazed partitions and doors
• New central stair
• Replacement of existing toilets and new café
• New internal finishes, flooring, ceilings, and decoration
• Bespoke joinery and Fixed FF&E
• New IT infrastructure
Contract period:
Anticipated 12-14 months construction starting March 2025, with a further 12 months' defect rectification period.
Procurement process:
The contract will be procured by a Single Stage open tender process, assessed 45% Cost, 45% Quality, 10% Social Value, leading to the appointment of a contractor under JCT Standard Contract with Contractor Design Portion. This tender is due to be advertised late November 2024.

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Financial year Budget
2024/2025 £0

About the buyer

Contact name

Shyamsundar Ramu Dilli Babu

Address

4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 203

Email

shyamsundar.ramudillibabu@lewisham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk