Barbican Fire Safety - M&E Consultant

The provision of M+E Consultant Services for RIBA stages 3 to 7 for the Barbican Arts Centre Fire Safety Project.

The M+E Consultant will assist in developing a strategy, schedule of works, anticipated construction cost, monitoring the works and handover and sign off for the project. The following is to be provided:

• Leading the team on the design of systems etc, up to the end of RIBA Stage 3, to deliver the scope required to comply with the Current Building Standards, wherever possible.
• Lead the team in providing the scope of works and tender documents.
• Review tender submissions.
• Provide technical input during the construction phase.
• Review and comment on contractor’s proposals during the construction phase.
• Input into the handover phase including checking all required documentation is submitted and is correct.
• Ensure all statutory compliance is met throughout the development and execution of the project.
• At the end of each RIBA stage assist the City in seeking approval from stakeholders.
• The construction budget for this project is estimated at £11m.
• This is a fixed fee appointment and is to include all expenses.
• The works may be phased to deliver the requirements in order of priority.
• Works are currently being carried out to improve the level of security at the Centre and this project will need to take account of and interface with these.
• It is not the intention that the M+E Consultant is novated to the Contractor. At the City’s discretion, the M+E consultant may enter into an agreement with the Contractor to complete the design and assist in the delivery of the works. If the Consultant enters into this agreement, they must provide evidence to the City’s satisfaction that proper controls are put in place (e.g. separate and discrete resources) to prevent any conflicts of interest arising.
• The M+E Consultant will act as the Lead Designer
• Account needs to be taken of the interface with other parts of the Barbican Estate and particularly the cinemas and exhibition halls.
• Familiarisation with the Barbican’s Listed Building Management document.