Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works

Concepts

• castle construction
• caerphilly castle
• original scope of works
• additional packages of work
• caerphilly castle regeneration main works
• construction work
• packages of work
• castle
• main regeneration
• regeneration programme

Location

Gwent Valleys: Caerphilly County Borough

Description

The award of the contract for the main regeneration works at Caerphilly Castle.

Total Quantity or Scope

Cadw is the Welsh Government's historic environment service working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales. Cadw sought to appoint a suitably accredited and experienced Principal Contractor to undertake pre-construction services and the construction works for the regeneration programme at Caerphilly Castle through the Early Contractor Involvement route. The original scope of works were to include a new build visitor centre, café and w/c, refurbishment of the existing shop, refurbishment and remodelling of the Great Hall and Interpretation works throughout the castle. Eight additional packages of work have now been identified as required, in order to deliver the original scope of works. These eight packages of work are noted within section IV of this notice. Additional information: The original tender opportunity was run through a restricted below FTS procedure and awarded at a cost of 3.1m GBP with a 12-18 construction period. The total cost included in II.1.7 of this notice includes this original value.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 45212354 - Castle construction work

Legal Justification

This voluntary ex ante transparency notice is intended to provide notice of the Authority's decision to proceed with awarding a contract to John Weaver Contractors to cover eight additional packages of works noted below. The principle of an ECI appointment was to allow Cadw to ensure the affordability and buildability of the proposed design from RIBA stages 1 to 4. During the initial stages it has become apparent that additional essential works are required in order for the three main packages to be delivered. These eight additional packages cover: a new terrace area to the cafe and balustrade railings; access works to enable visitors to view the new interpretation; new wi-fi installations; refurbishment of the old visitor centre; refurbishment and strengthening of 3 access bridges; a new rest/wild garden area; creation of an accessible "play for all" play area; and conservation works to the water gate to allow a viewing platform. These eight additional packages of work were not anticipated at the original award and have only been identified as required as part of the detailed design development. Stage 4 is now complete as part of the ECI appointment which has identified cost increases in all aspects of the works, resulting in a new projected final cost of 8.14m GBP. This new revised total includes for significant cost increases in materials for the initial contract award of 3.1m GBP, the additional eight packages of work noted above, as well as a time/resource increase of an additional 12-18 months. It is Cadw's view that due to the significant investment in time, the processes that John Weaver Contractors have implemented, the relationships they have made with the wider design team and through their own supply chain during RIBA stages 1 to 4 and their expert knowledge of working within an historical context and scheduled monument, that they are therefore best placed to continue with the contract and ensure value for money and a successful conclusion of the contract for Cadw. In addition, it is Cadw's view that due to size and capacity of the site, to ensure the safety of it as well as contractors and members of the public, it would not be practical or safe to accommodate two main contractors at the site at the same time to cover the works and that should the works be treated separately, the optimised scheduling to ensure vfm, could not be achieved

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The original opportunity and award notice was published at a local level through Sell2Wales as the contract was below the FTS threshold. The additional eight packages of work required has meant the total value is now above threshold and is why this notice is being published. (WA Ref:125657)