CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR RADIUS HOUSING NEW OFFICE BUILDING AND REFURB OF EXISTING PREMISES.

Description

The proposed construction works contract is for the construction of a new office building located on the previous Habinteg Housing Association site at 18-22 Hibernia Street Holywood. The works will also include connection into and refurbishment of the existing adjoining Moyra Mitchell premises. In addition, refurbishment works are proposed to the existing Priory Press building directly across Hibernia Street. Demolition of the Habinteg Building is required under this contract in advance of commencing any works to the combined refurb and new build due to the limited size of the site. The complexity of this development includes phased decant/demolition/refurbishment works, connection into existing services and M&E systems, removal and replacement of all existing foul and storm drainage to accommodate the proposed development and facilitate new drainage connections, utilities coordination/alteration, discharge of planning conditions, provision of licenses (including street works) and external site works, all within a live urban environment. The Contractor will be required to appoint their own BREEAM Champion and demonstrate that BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating has been achieved on the new build construction and BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating has been achieved on the refurbishment works. The project has been registered under BREEAM New Construction 2018 The finishes and FF&E are required to be completed to CAT A+. The starting date will be agreed following Contract Award and prior to execution of the Contract. The completion date for the whole of the works is 15 months after the starting date. The completion date for Priory Press refurbishment is 6 months after the starting date.

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