Award of CWAS Further Competition - ACUA Ref: CWAS -315-2021 - XLPY Redevelopment at Parliament H...

This was a request for further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Construction Works and Associated Services Framework No: RM6088 (CWAS); project-specific ACUA Ref No: CWAS-315-2021.The following is a general description only. For full information please see the accompanying tender documents.This will be based on the NEC3 form of contract on which the SCTS framework is based on utilising the main pricing option clause - Option A: Fixed Price with Activity Schedules – quantification risk is on the contractor but we will provide approx. quantities where possible.The works consist of the refurbishment and alteration of 2 floors at the Court of Session building primarily creating office spaces (no courts). This was part of former Signet’s Library accommodation and note that “XLPY” refers to the former library shelf numbering for that part of the building.A strip-out contract has already been undertaken with the removal of most asbestos. The works have been split into 2 phases, namely:-Phase 1- Works are to accommodate the Scottish Law Commission:-- Minimal downtakings, refurbishment and alterations including structural to Level -2 and small area of Level 0 with new layout / finishes throughout to create cellular offices and open plan office space- Installation of new mezzanine floor Level -2 to accommodate a Library- Downtake existing windows and install new Crittall steel framed windows and Kawneer curtain wall system (CDP element) with limited external works- Installation of a new lift Level -2 which travels through Level -1 to Level 0 incl associated builderswork with structural alterations and temporary propping.- Installation of low-rise platform liftPhase 2- Downtakings, refurbishment and alterations to Level -1 ONLY with new layout / finishes throughoutSCTS reserve the right to award Phase 1 only.CDP Elements area:-- Temporary works- Lift installation- Low rise platform lift installation- Waterproofing to lift pit- Balustrade to mezzanine- Metal stairs and handrails- Steelwork Connections- Curtain Walling & External Windows