Contract for the City Centre Community Hub

Concepts

• swansea
• building construction
• swansea council
• swansea city centre
• new community hub
• city centre community hub
• miss selfridge buildings
• oxford street
• construction work
• principal floor levels

Location

Swansea

Description

Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment/refurbishment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, in Swansea City Centre. The refurbishment will provide a new community hub, archive, and library provision. A specialist contractor has been appointed to undertake initial soft strip and asbestos removal activities within the buildings. The building consists of 3 principal floor levels: ground level, level 1, and level 2, additionally, there is a basement to the North-west corner. The building is situated within the premises of a busy high-street and is a mid-20c building. Swansea Council are seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake these works.

Total Quantity or Scope

The building is owned by Swansea Council and is situated on 277-278 Oxford Street (BHS) and 29-31 Princess Way (Miss Selfridge). The former BHS / Miss Selfridge building is situated on the junction between Oxford St to the south and Princess Way to the east. A small service lane leading to Park St car park is to the west. There is currently hoarding surrounding the building in support of the ongoing enabling works. Swansea Council along with its appointed multi-disciplinary design team will be seeking a suitably experienced Principal Contractor, to undertake this refurbishment. The redevelopment will comprise of a new community hub, archive, and library space for the Council. Enabling works are currently being carried out on the building, inclusive of soft strip activities and asbestos removal. The completion of the enabling works will be July 2022. It is anticipated that the main works mobilisation period will commence by November 2022. Its a two-stage design and build procurement. The appointed Principal Contractor will be responsible for the technical design and the associated package procurement process to support the agreement of the main works contract sum.

CPV Codes

• 45210000 - Building construction work
• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45451000 - Decoration work

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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