The Design and Build of Temporary Accommodation at Herbert Avenue

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) via Poole Housing Partnership Ltd (PHP) its Arms-length management organisation (ALMO) seeks tenders to construct 2 blocks of purpose-built apartments at 56 Herbert Avenue Poole BH12 4EE, which will provide 24 units of accommodation for homeless families in the Poole neighbourhood.

The 24 homes are to be used as temporary accommodation enabling people to be housed safely and securely until a permanent solution is found. Included in the 24 is to be 3 wheelchair accessible homes (1x 3bed 1x 2bed 1x 1bed). The units are to be well insulated to limit fuel poverty and to reduce energy consumption in use. The homes to be user friendly given the nature of the accommodation. The homes are to have the ability to be adapted to meet the future requirements of the Council.

The majority of all new homes and buildings that the Employer produces shall utilise modern methods of construction, usually timber frame construction for houses. Modular / closed panel construction and insulated concrete form construction would be considered.

Additional information:

Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion.

Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system.

If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.