C2313 - CCLP Replacement of Defected RAAC Roof Structures

The Corporate Landlord & FM Department is reviewing the various Luton Borough Council (LBC) owned buildings, including the above-named site at the Cutenhoe Community Learning Park, Luton. It has been identified that the buildings within this site have been constructed previously of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) components and are not structurally safe to remain in use. The Project Design & Delivery Team which also forms part of the Property and Infrastructure, Inclusive Economy Department, has been instructed to review and tender the proposed works to appoint a Main Contractor to carry out construction works to remove the existing roof structure/ coverings and replace these with a new modern roof construction to extend the buildings lifespan, so that it can continue to be used for its current purpose.

LBC has identified that the various roof structures of the 3 No buildings are to be fully replaced. The appointed Design & Build Main Contractor would take the lead design roll to determine the full extent of these works, and to provide a new replacement roof construction that is structurally stable, with a thermally efficient/ waterproof roof construction, incorporating the relevant associated site works, including any associated M&E installations. In addition, new photovoltaic roof panels, will be installed to provide some sustainable energy.

We are keen to work with a pro-active, client focused and professional contractor, who can deliver great value, high quality products in a collaborative way, using their design team to review and assess the current state of the structure and provide a proposal on how the situation can be rectified. We also seek a degree of social value to be added to our projects to ensure the development benefits the wider population of Luton and the surrounding areas in lasting and meaningful ways

The client has arranged for alternative accommodation or temporary buildings for the schools to use while these works are being carried out, as the buildings have been taken out of use, which would allow the proposed works to be carried out by the appointed contractor. However, the main school buildings will remain in use. Crash decks/ protection works will be required to protect the existing floors/ rooms below, with some other parts of the building to remain in use while works are being carrying out. Please also refer to the tender drawing information to explain the proposed phasing of the building works, site set up and areas that should not be accessed by the contractor during the proposed works.

The potential supplier shall act as a Main Contractor responsible for the design and construction of all phases and associated external works, operating under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 incorporating Special Conditions (TPR) including the prescribed consultant appointments and sub-contractor warranties.

Procurement for works is a two-stage process of which completion of the Project Specific Criteria (PSC) is the first stage. The PSC forms part of a competitive procurement for the award this contract, which will be conducted in accordance with the Restricted Procedure, in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the Public Procurement (Amendments, Repeals and Revocations) Regulations 2016. Invited bidders should submit their bid for the entire project. Tenders will be evaluated and awarded according to the criteria described in the Evaluation Criteria document (Appendix A3)

Luton Council seeks a degree of social value to be added to their projects to ensure the works benefits the wider population of Luton and the surrounding areas in lasting and meaningful ways

All data will be shared through AutoDesk Docs as the CDE (Common Data Environment) and approval/review workflows to be agreed from early stages.