New Build Housing Construction Framework

Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide advance warning and awareness of an upcoming tender LHC intends to issue to establish a framework agreement for the construction of new build housing projects. The framework will replace the current New Build Housing Framework Agreement (H1) currently available from the SPA. The framework will cover the geographical area of Scotland (LHC will publish a separate tender for North and Central England and London and South East England. The framework will not be available within Wales or the South West of England). LHC/SPA have already published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) ref: JAN404133 However the scope of the framework has widened to include separate workstreams for: Workstream 5 – Groundworks and site preparation for new build housing projects (including infrastructure) Workstream 6 – Demolition and associated site enabling works Workstreams 5 & 6 will be standalone, however these workstreams will also be delivered by main contractors with the capability to do so as part of the other workstreams. The full list of workstreams available under this framework will be: Workstream 1 – New build housing - Low rise housing up to 11m floor height Workstream 2 – Construction of Independent, Assisted and Residential Care Housing Workstream 3 – Medium to High rise developments with floor heights above 11 m Workstream 4 - Refurbishment, Conversions, Extensions and Adaptions Workstream 5 – Groundworks and site preparation for new build housing projects (including infrastructure) Workstream 6 – Demolition and associated site enabling works The procurement will be a restricted procedure. LHC will be issuing the Contract Notice and SPD on the 16/07/2021. To register your early interest in the framework and to get further updates please click the link below and then click 'register an interest in this opportunity' (you will need to be registered and logged in) and LHC will message you via the Proactis portal with further information, updates and instructions with regards the market engagement outlined. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c0edae68-ce54-eb11-8106-005056b6 4545&p=8b355dc0-f604-e711-80dd-005056b64545 Lot 6: Demolition and associated site enabling works The scope of this workstream will include the demolition, clearance and decontamination of a construction site to enable further development works to commence. These services may include: - Demolition - Site clearance - Diversion and/or disconnection of existing site services - Geotechnical and exploratory ground investigation and surveys - Separation from existing buildings - Decontamination. - Ground improvement and/or compaction. - Creation of access routes, ramps, security provisions and signage - Provision of utilities to the site (temporary or permanent) Lot 5: Groundworks and site preparation for new build housing projects This workstream is specifically designed for groundworks contract to prepare sites for construction and will include major infrastructure as part of the scope: - Site Set up, - Retaining walls - Drainage and Services - Site hoarding - Temporary service to site - Associated works - Adoptable Roads ways - Street lights - Main foul and surface water drainage - Civils work that may be required - Ground stabilisation