UK SBS FM17113 Motorised Window System Enhancement for National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 11.00 HOURS ON 04/09/2017

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Natural Oceanography Centre (NOC), Liverpool is seeking interest from consultant engineering firms to undertake the role of Principle Designer and Lead Consultant for the above named project. This contract will be awarded subject to NEC3 Short Contract Terms and Conditions.

The Joseph Proudman building is located at 6 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L3 5D.This is a 5 storey building including a basement and rooftop plant room with a total estimated GIA of 2800m2.

The motorised window opening chain box system was installed as part of the original build on floors two, three and four and is circa 12 years old. The control system, Window Master, for the motorised windows is closed protocol and independent of the main Building Management System, Siemens Desigo Insight.

PROJECT AIMS

To improve the comfort of the work environment

To reduce building heat consumption, standardised by degree-days, via assessment of and enhancement of the motorised window control system.

To increase the condition and life expectancy of the window control system at NOC Liverpool

CONSULTANT PROJECT OBJECTIVES

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