Estates; Main Contractor for BMS Building Internal Fit Out

Description

BMS Reinstatement In February 2019 the Bio Molecular Sciences (BMS) Building suffered a fire which spread into a number of laboratory areas. The efforts to extinguish the fire resulted in significant water damage to all areas and systems within the building. The reinstatement project will be delivered in 2 phases. Phase 1 comprises the Curtain Walling and Roof repairs necessary to provide a dry “shell” ready for fitting out. Phase 2 comprises the “fit out” works. Phase 1 is under way and does not form part of this contract. The brief is clear; the reinstated BMS building needs to provide a recognisable Biology “front door”, providing World Leading research, teaching and breakout facilities in a warm and welcoming building. Importantly the building entrance needs to reflect this. The strategy for the reinstated BMS building is summarised below: Level 1 – Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 2 – Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 3 – Biology teaching, largely reconfigured to accommodate new function. Level 4 – Chemistry / Biology research, slightly reconfigured There are several areas of layout change to the BMS; in the most part, they increase the space efficiency and lab safety within the building. There is also a newly designed front entrance and reception lobby with an area of external landscaping at the front door. The reconfigured laboratory areas will have; new lab benching, new fume cupboards and new finishes throughout. The office and write up areas will receive new finishes and furniture. All areas will have new M&E fitout. Roughly 60% of the works are related to the M&E systems, due to the highly serviced specification of the building and particularly the laboratory areas. Replacement of the Mechanical & Electrical systems provides an opportunity for the University to improve the energy efficiency and create a Smart building. The BMS building will be handed over to the successful contractor for the duration of the contract works, however the building is linked at all levels to neighbouring University buildings and is located in the heart of the North Haugh campus. Careful consideration will be required for the safe segregation, coordination and management of the works within a live campus environment. The key programme dates for the reinstatement project are summarised below: Curtain Walling works complete – Early summer 2020 Tenders returned and contract awarded – Midsummer 2020 Fitout works complete – Early summer 2021 Lab commissioning / move management – Late Summer 2021 The Main Contractor will require to work collaboratively with the Design Team, the University estates department and other potential partner projects in and around the site and must be able to demonstrate a robust understanding and experience of working on buildings of comparable type and location.