Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
.
London
.
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Silchester Estate Refurbishment Works (Market Warming Event)
Reference number
136
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Important Notice:
For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to advise the market of the forthcoming Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea procurement of Silchester Estate Refurbishment Works and seek ideas from the market that may inform the final specification.
Description of Services:
The procurement is for the refurbishment of four blocks within Silchester Estate that have been earmarked to benefit from the Council’s investment programme of works.
The blocks were originally constructed circa 1960 under the authority of Kensington
Metropolitan Borough Council.
The blocks are of similar construction, this being reinforced concrete frame with brick infill panels. The four blocks are:
• Dixon House, Darfield Way, W10 6TU
• Markland House, Darfield Way, W10 6UA
• Frinstead House, Freston Road, W10 6TZ
• Whitstable House, Silchester Road, W10 6SH
The procurement of this contract will be in line with all legislations, British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the Specifications and public/user health and safety.
The works will comprise the refurbishment and re-modelling of 4 Nr residential towers at Silchester Estate, Darfield Way, London W10.
Key aspects of the works will include:
• Removal of existing flat roof coverings, repairs to substrate and installation of new
roof coverings
• New roof balustrade systems
• Remedial repairs and refurbishment of the structural concrete frame and balconies
• Application of specialist coatings to prolong the life span of the structural
components
• Remedial repairs to external brick infill panels and replacement /installation of
cavity wall ties where necessary
• Replacement of fenestration elements of the building envelope
• Replacement of lifts
• Replacement of dry risers
• Replacement of communal doors and screens
• Replacement of bin chute hatches
• Installation of new satellite and Freeview systems
• New residential and commercial sprinkler systems
• New life safety generators
• Replacement communal lighting
• Alteration and fit out works to concierge suite
• Decommissioning of existing shunt duct ventilation systems
• Replacement of above ground drainage stacks
• Below ground drainage remedial works
• Replacement of Entrance doors and screens
• Replacement of entrance intercom systems
• Balcony waterproofing and decking
• Replacement balcony hand rails
• New residential kitchens
• New residential WCs and bathrooms
• Associated residential builders works, boxings, firestopping and finishes
• Boiler replacement
• New residential ventilation systems
• New gas knock off switches
• Residential electrical upgrades
• Replacement residential internal doorset
The Contractor Designed Portions shall comprise:
• Metal Doorsets & Louvres
• Windows & Infill Panels
• Fire Stopping
• Mechanical and Electrical Services Installations
• Sprinkler Installations
• Lift Installations
Pre-Market Event:
A virtual supplier engagement event will be held on Monday 21st February at 1pm.
Join on your computer or mobile app
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95257458279?pwd=eG1vWktCNGZFeVJPL2FkcSs1RVJCdz09
Meeting ID: 952 5745 8279
Passcode: 550750
One tap mobile
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Please register your interest for the event by sending your company name and representatives names to roger.ward@rbkc.gov.uk no later than Thursday 17th February 4pm.
Additional Information:
Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the Council’s tendering portal, capitalEsourcing (www.capitalesourcing.com) where they will find any related documentation and future ITT in regards to this opportunity available for download when the tender goes live.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
PIN
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 February 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to advise the market of the forthcoming Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea procurement of Silchester Estate Refurbishment Works and seek ideas from the market that may inform the final specification.
Pre-Market Event:
A virtual supplier engagement event will be held on Monday 21st February at 1pm.
Join on your computer or mobile app
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95257458279?pwd=eG1vWktCNGZFeVJPL2FkcSs1RVJCdz09
Meeting ID: 952 5745 8279
Passcode: 550750
One tap mobile
+442039017895,,95257458279#,,,,*550750# United Kingdom
+442080806591,,95257458279#,,,,*550750# United Kingdom
Please register your interest for the event by sending your company name and representatives names to roger.ward@rbkc.gov.uk no later than Thursday 17th February 4pm.