Evesham Waitrose Construction

Wychavon District Council is seeking tenders from substantial and experienced suppliers to construct a new Waitrose Store (shell only ) in Merstow Green, Evesham (WR11 4BD) with the following target floor areas :
Ground Floor – 22,605 sqft.
First Floor – 5,540 sqft.
Ground Floor Foyer – 450 sqft.
Total Area excluding foyer – 28,145 sqft

The works will also include the construction of the service yard and car parking areas (170 spaces) in line with the approved plans (Planning Application No.14/ 02407), the approved specification and requirements of the Agreement for Lease (AFL) between Wychavon District Council and Waitrose Limited dated 17 October 2014 (copies of which will be provided at the ITT stage). In addition to the above the works will include the clearance of slabs and below ground obstructions, diversion of all existing services and installation of new incoming services, lifts and a HGV turntable within the service yard. Off site s278 works will also be required on Merstow Green adjacent to the site to create the service yard access.

The contract period is fixed with a start on site being formally required on the 1st June 2017 with PC (as defined within the AFL) being required on the 9th March 2018. Access is to be provided to the Shell fit out contractor between the 3rd January and the 11th January 2018.

A JCT Design and Build (2011) contract will be used with substantial bespoke amendments. A Performance Bond and Parent Company Guarantee may also be required. The supplier will also be required to provide collateral warranties to the store operator. Contractor PI insurance of £10,000,000 will be required. The supplier will need to achieve BREEAM Very Good standard.

The design team excluding the employers agent, will be novated to the contractor on pre agreed terms.

There will be significant LAD’s for missing the Access and/ or PC dates at up to £50,000 per week. The JCT contract will include bespoke definitions of both Access and PC and these are also linked to achievement of the stated target areas. The store measurements are critical to the Contracting Authority due to obligations within the Agreement for Lease which are to be passed on to the supplier.

The store design is currently under development and further information is provided on the Due North Portal to enable potential bidders to better understand what is required.