Fochriw Primary School – Roof Replacement

You are invited to submit a tender for the replacement of the lower block roof at Fochriw Primary School. The scope of the project is fully described in the tender documentation but in summary the scope is:

• Provide and erect fixed scaffolding with built in stairs, hoists for materials, and including additional protection over all maintained entrance/exit and fire escape doors, double boarded fans, kick boards, brick guards on handrails, netting and any post protection padding as may be necessary, etc.
• Removal of existing brick chimney stack to below roof level
• Ceiling repairs in classroom 024 & 027.
• Pitched Roof Renewal of lower infant’s block.
• All works must be carried out and completed over the summer period between 21st July – 29th August 2025
• Allow for all necessary protection to existing flat and pitched roof areas not included in these works.
• Elevations to be fully scaffolded, must include fixed staircase and internal barrier to floor edge.
• Heras anti climb fencing to be erected around the complete perimeter of the scaffolding, a minimum 1-2m outside base of scaffolding, to provide complete segregation between works and building/school users.
• No Doorways, gates or walkways are to be blocked off during the execution of these works without the prior written consent of the contract administrator.
• Removal, safe storage, refit and commission of existing PV/solar panels.
• To the areas noted on drawing number A001, provide and fit new Redland Cambrian roof coverings including all new lead gutters, valleys, flashings, structural roof battens, breathable under cloak, and all necessary ventilation, etc.
• All to be as the attached BMI Redland specification reference: SM-12- 000806.
• Lead to be Code 5 to gutters and valleys with Code 4 to be used everywhere else.
• Form new lead collars and soakers where existing pipework penetrates the roof.
• To all areas that will receive new roof coverings, provide and fit new rainwater goods.
• To all areas that will receive new roof coverings, provide and fit/overclad existing with new soffit/bargeboards.