Maidstone Former Springfield Library Site Residential Development

Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure and appoint a contractor to provide high-quality design and construction works to deliver a residential dwellings development. The project will be delivered using a two stage tender procurement route, utilising a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) 2024 for the design stage element followed by a JCT Design and Build 2024 Form of Contract all with agreed Amendments for the works elements. Please refer to planning permission 23/505/821/FULL, which has been granted for the erection of 2no. residential blocks comprising 103 units (Use Class C3). Block A is a tiered 2, 4, and 5 storey block (31 units). Block B is a tiered 6, 8, and 10 storey block (72 units). A total of 68no. car parking spaces and associated landscaping. The 10 storey block is over 18 meters in height and are therefore deemed to be 'Higher Risk Buildings' (HRBs) under the Building Safety Act 2022 and therefore subject to the related new regulatory framework with the overseeing body being the Building Safety Regulator. The scheme consists of 103 high quality homes with 2 main buildings, which are compliant with the required National Space Standards. The apartments are 43% 1 bed, 47% 2 bed, 11% 3 bed. The two buildings have been positioned to frame and provide a new visual connectivity of the grade II listed Springfield House from Chatham Road. Outside space in the form of balconies or terraces is provided to all apartments. High quality public realm is key to the design proposals. A basement carpark has been provided which is accessed off Sandling Road / Radnor Close, the scheme provides a total of 68 car parking spaces and secure cycle storage. The landscape comprises of soft and hard landscape with an area of enhanced woodland to the south, accessible paths and steps improving access across the site, ragstone retaining walls with new trees, sustainable urban drainage systems and a series of biodiverse roofs. The ownership will remain under Maidstone Borough Council who will be responsible for the landscape and building maintenance. Please also refer to the attached planning drawings and documents, employers requirements and all other associated documents within this tender pack for further information. The appointed contractor will work alongside the councils Employers Agent Airey Miller Limited, to ensure the Design and Build works are carried out in line with the planning permission and any associated conditions in line with the Building Safety Act 2022, CDM Regulations, The Appointment of Persons, Industry Competence and Duty Holders Regulations, Part 1A of the Building Regulations as well as all other obligations and regulations. Airey Miller Limited are providing the Council with the services of Employer's Agent which includes, Principal Designer and Clerk of Works. They will be helping to design and administer the project and JCT Design and Build Works Contract, including producing and checking specification and contract documents, checking progress and quality of works on site, certifying Practical Completion as appropriate, validating and certifying payments and monitoring compliance with employer requirements.