Energy Retrofit Works, New Biomass Heat Centre and associated Siteworks at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT)

Description

Works are divided into four separate sections as follows; 1. Rooftop Retrofit Works Deep retrofit of a 1,200sq.m rooftop extension to the main educational building on the Letterkenny Campus. The extension is a light weight steel structure constructed over the pre-existing RTC 'H' block wing. It is proposed to increase the roof & wall insulation, renew the roof membrane, rain screen cladding, windows & rooflights. Lighting & heating systems to be upgraded including provision of PV panels to the roof. 2. Retrofit Works to Single Storey Block (former BIC Block) Deep retrofit of a 440sq.m single storey block to the rear (north) on main LYIT building. The walls are standard blockwork masonry construction. It is proposed to increase the roof & wall insulation, renew the roof membrane, windows. Lighting & heating systems to be upgraded. Works involve temporary relocation of existing teaching gas storage. These works are subject to confirmation of funding. 3. Construction of new build Biomass Heat Centre. New standalone 195 sq.m enclosure to house new biomass boilers and associated plant and equipment and fuel stores. The centre, to be located close to the western boundary of the campus will provide heating to the LYIT Campus. Works will include construction of piled foundation, floor slab with 2 No. fuel storage pits, external envelope and associated flues. 4. Biomass District Heating and Site Services Trenches New (150m approx.) services trench with district heating pipework, ducted power and signal services between the Biomass Heat Centre and the existing main boilerhouse, and duct for power supply to future PPP building. New comms services trench (approx 124m long) to the South of the main LYIT building from existing roundabout to future PPP building. Lot 231434: Energy Retrofit Works, New Biomass Heat Centre and associated Siteworks at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) Tenders are sought for.....