Cloch Housing Association - Replacement of Existing Lift Installation at 58 Regent Street Greenock

The existing installation consists of one 8 person, 630kg electric traction passenger lift serving four floors with a single entrance having a power operated, side opening door arrangement.

The proposed works includes for the removal of the existing lift installation and for the manufacture, site erection, commissioning, certifying and maintenance for 1 year following practical completion of one machine-room-less, AC gearless traction passenger lift package incorporating VVVF drive system complete with all facilities required by this specification.

Inclusion shall be made for all necessary control wiring including trailing flexes and the Contractor shall liaise with the manufacturer and establish the precise requirements for same to ensure compatibility between components.

Inclusion shall also be made for all necessary attendant trades’ works and the Contractor shall be responsible for the appropriate co-ordination and site management of any sub-contractors engaged in this respect.

The Contractor shall submit a programme to the Engineer for comment and agreement prior to commencing site activities. Activities considered noisy or of nuisance, e.g. drilling, hammering and large deliveries, shall only be undertaken during periods agreed with the Purchaser.

It is essential that a site presence is evident throughout the working week and accordingly it is a requirement that, as a minimum, 8 hours per day are worked each Monday to Thursday and

6. hours on Fridays.

It is a fundamental requirement that the existing lift shall not be taken out of service until all key elements of the new plant are in the Contractor’s possession.

Prior to submitting their offer, firms Tendering shall undertake all necessary site inspections & evaluation of prevailing site conditions and/or restrictions to ensure that their Tender takes full account of same and to verify the feasibility of the proposed works as Specified. In undertaking such inspection firms tendering shall provide their own labour and equipment. For inspection of the landing entrances and well this inspection shall be undertaken at a time to be agreed with the Purchaser. The safety of building users shall be protected at all times.

The Contractor shall submit a programme to the Engineer for comment and agreement prior to commencing site activities. Activities considered noisy or of nuisance, e.g. drilling, hammering and large deliveries, shall only be undertaken during periods agreed with the Purchaser.

A complete survey of the existing installation shall be carried out by the Contractor upon their appointment to verify the viability of installing the proposed equipment and to agree the final sizing of such items. The Contractor shall provide all necessary details to suppliers to satisfy themselves of the suitability and compatibility of specified components in meeting this Specification and the design intent.

Inclusion shall be made for all necessary components and labour, specified or otherwise, to provide a complete and working installation meeting this Specification and the design intent.

The Contractor shall establish the capacity of the existing sub main cable and earthing arrangement, switch gear and distribution arrangement serving the lift plant room and, taking account of the new lift equipment being installed, shall confirm to the Engineer that this proposed arrangement can be accommodated.

At all times working areas shall be kept clean, tidy and free from debris during the works and any redundant materials or packaging shall be removed on a daily basis.

On completion of the works The Contractor shall provide test records, certificates of compliance and manuals and the works shall not be taken over until these have been delivered.