Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Athens-Seismic Strengthening and Refurbishment [Expressions of Interest Only]
Reference number
ESDN-6683-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
HMA Residence Athens
Seismic and Refurbishment Project
This is a pre-market engagement exercise, answers to these questions are not part of a shortlisting exercise, We are only gauging market interest at the moment. Before making a final decision regarding the procurement route, the FCDO reserves the right to change the process at any stage and to undertake this procurement using alternative routes.
Please refer to the accompanying document which can be found in the Jaggaer portal
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71352100 - Seismic services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The proposed main works consists of a seismic retrofit of the structure. This will be done by post-tensioned reinforcement within the existing masonry walls by drilling circa 80 vertical rods from the roof to the foundations (approx. 15m). There will also be circa 20 horizontal rods, Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) externally on the corners of the building and Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) internally on several beams running across the ground floor fine rooms. Masonry walls will need to be treated ahead of drilling by pre grouting, this will form a package of enabling works that can be done ahead of the drilling works. As this will affect the internal finishes of the fine rooms, they will need to be redecorated in line with the Heritage requirements of each room. This solution has been developed by a local Structural Engineer to RIBA Stage 3 and has been approved by the first planning committee in Athens. Full planning approval is expected in April 2022.
There is general refurbishment of parts of the basement due to the lift installation, ground floor and majority of the first floor - involving changing the layout of the HMA apartment and upgrading all the bathrooms.
Other key works involve the installation of an external lift, new centralised a/c system serving the first floor and roof replacement including all externals – downpipes etc.
The Planning Committee have advised windows in heritage rooms can be refurbished or replaced as long as all original features – openings etc, are kept and retrofitted to new windows.
There will be a package of enabling works comprising; pre grouting of masonry walls; the relocation of a generator to allow for the lift pit; and drainage diversion, filling of redundant manholes and adjustments to surface water network.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 October 2021
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: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
pqq_1144 - Athens-Seismic Strengthening and Refurbishment [Expressions of Interest] please register your interest here and fill in the questionnaire and return no later then 17:00hrs 5th November 21