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Initial planning
Deciding the scope of the works
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Project design and approval
Finalising the project specification, budget and programme
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Completion
End of works and the defects period
Project details
Click on the block below for a summary of the planned work.
Please note for the Lanark Road properties the scope of work is for external repairs and decorations and window replacement.
| Work Element | Description of Works |
|---|---|
| Condition Surveys | Pre-existing information regarding the condition of the building has been provided.The Contractor is to inform the Council where additional survey or inspections are required to develop the Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and inform the design process.The Contractor is required to complete a pre-commencement condition survey within all areas likely to be affected by the works, which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions.The Contractor is to identify any areas of concern that may result in additional works being necessary, together with proposed remedial recommendations, within the scope of works. The condition survey is to be agreed with the Council and upon conclusion of the works the Contractor is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to the Council in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage. |
| Access Required | The Contractor will need to acquaint themselves with the access arrangements available and provide block-specific proposals to facilitate the works necessary. It is anticipated that full access scaffold will be required throughout but the Contractors proposals will be optimised to provide the best value-for-money project-wide access proposals. |
| Access Doors/Hatches | Carry out a condition survey and review all current access doors and hatches. Provide proposals for the overhaul and/ or replacement and redecoration of all doors and hatches. Access solutions are to be proposed by the Contractor giving due consideration to the size, positioning and specification of any new access doors required in order to facilitate future access requirements for plant maintenance/ replacement in a safe and efficient manner. Recommendations and proposals, with estimated costs, are to be provided by the Contractor within their Project Execution Plan (PEP).The Contractor to review internal access to roof area. Restricted access to roof through ventilation plant room. |
| Roof Replacement | Renew roof coverings complete including upstands, lead flashings, outlets, grilles etc. An insurance backed guarantee for at least 20 year duration is to be provided for the installation. Include all main and secondary roofs and ancillary parapet walls and details. Using an approved contractor provide all associated works including all leadwork, new chases into brickwork, rendered and concrete upstands, counter-flashing, welted drip to external gutters, drip battens, parapet wall fixings, waterproofing works, new insulation etc. |
| Roof Edge Protection | Installation of a new mid height galvanised free standing safety handrail system to the entire main roof area. |
| Roofing Alterations | The Contactor to ensure cat ladders, satellite dishes and overflow pipes from tank rooms are modified to allow the surface level imposed by the new system to be accommodated.The Contractor to replace existing roller shutter system to allow for new surface level and upstand detailing. |
| Lightning Protection | Ensure existing lightning protection is operational throughout the course of the works. Ensure the roof termination network, bonding and down conductors are complete at all times during the works. If any lighting protection systems are required to be lifted or rerouted as part of the installation of the new roof systems, all lightning protection system works to comply with BS EN 62305. |
| Surface Water and Below Ground Drainage | The Contractor is to carry out CCTV survey of the soil and surface water drainage system back to main connection with the sewer for the block. Provide written report, priced schedule of any remedial repairs. Test upon completion to ensure all rainwater good systems are free of leaks and are discharging correctly for a 12 year cyclical program. |
| Concrete/Brickwork Repairs | Brick/Concrete repairs to be undertaken where necessary – Record keeping of location and extent of repairs undertaken to be supplied as part of quality management process.Concrete repairs to include exposed concrete cladding to private balconies areas and concrete structural columns throughout.Cleaning of brickwork and concrete surfaces is also to be included. |
| Asphalt Repairs | Asphalt surface, upstand and detail repairs to all tenant balconies where required. Extent of repair work to be agreed pre-commencement.The Contractor is to inspect 10% of balconies and prepare a schedule of condition, identifying and marking up all leaks and areas of defective asphalt. |
| Balcony Floor System | Dependant on condition of asphalt, the Contractor to consider application of balcony/walkway liquid system if required to existing tenant property surfaces. |
| Balcony Works | Allow for corrosion treatment and making good where required.Isolated replacement of Georgian wired glazed panels where cracked, replace putty/beading throughout.Repair steel frame fixings and dowels where necessary. |
| External Decorations | External decorations to all previously decorated surfaces. Including rainwater goods, bin storage rooms, storage sheds, railings and boundary walls. |
| Timber Repairs | Joinery and resin repairs to all defective timber elements (including items such as window, panels, doors, balcony balustrades and handrail fixings to internal stairwells).Tank and plantroom and storage shed repairs to include wholesale carpentry repairs/replacement where necessary. |
| Metalwork Repairs | Decoration of all previously painted metalwork including external boundary treatments. To include full preparation (strip where necessary) and repairs and replacement of missing or defective elements.Bin chute hatches – Smoke seals to be upgraded to BS7386. If beyond repair, hatch to be replaced to fire rated cover. Ventilation grilles to roof areas to also be included. |
| Pigeon Deterrent | The Contractor to replace all areas of pigeon spikes and netting where existing. Service provider to also detail properties requiring bird proofing. The Contractor to review and consider pigeon deterrent with regards to window design and possible chamfered edge window sills. |
| Movement Joints | The Contractor is to allow to carefully rake out all existing defective or degraded mastic to ring beams and brickwork spandrel panels and renew with new movement joint mastic. |
| Block Signage | Replace dated or defective signage where required. |
| Communal Windows | Replacement of the existing single glazed painted metal framed curtain walling to the communal areas.Contractor to install Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) to each floor to North elevationSince planning permission granted the smoke control system has been redesigned to include for AOV system. Therefore, a new planning application will be required.Following removal of redundant ductwork to mezzanine floor level, the Contractor to install new fire safety glazing to replace ventilation grill fanlights. |
| Automatic Opening Communal windows Vent (AOV) | AOV control systems are to be installed to the new cross corridor curtain walling system to form part of the new smoke control system. AOV system to be installed in accordance with EN:12101 Contractor to include for all wiring, landlords power, main panel (if required), commissioning and BWIC. |
| Glazing/Windows to Private Properties | Repairs and overhauls to all individual property windows, panels and glazing, including fire resistant upgrades where necessary. |
| Communal control ductwork | Fire rated ductwork to be installed to all mezzanine floor level stairwells. Ductwork to be in accordance with BS 476: Part 24 |
| Bin Chute Doors | All of the fire doors to the bin chutes have been identified in the door inspection reports as requiring replacement.Due to the nature of the construction, the entire screens will also require replacement as the current structure would impact on the certification for the replacement FD30s doorsets. |
| Heating System | If any alterations are required on the heating system during window replacement, the works should include all individual systems to be commissioned on completion. All chemical additives would need to be replenished after completion of alterations.All installation work would comply with BS EN 14336:2004 and other relevant and current regulatory standards.Efforts should be made to reduce down time of any system as much as possible. |
| Individual Boiler Flues | Survey/review and identify existing boiler flues which need to be extended and extend where required.All flues to match existing manufacturer and model. |
| Communal Flooring | To all communal landing areas, mezzanine floors and bin chute areas. Replacement of existing floor tiles including full removal of existing bitumen substrate.The Contractor to install appropriate (approved by the Council) latex subfloor system. Consideration of appropriate underlay also. Ensure that flooring is installed to maintain access to all service points in the existing floor.New flooring system must be fire rated.The Contractor to take up, remove and dispose of all communal small tables fixed into the substrate and carry out suitable repairs. |
| Repairs Required Following Flooring Installation | Where necessary, the Contractor to remove all doors and plane bottom edge of doors that have not been replaced (prior to any decoration to accommodate new flooring. New matwells to entrance lobbies along with fixings and frames.Application of silicone bead to junction between new flooring and all adjoining surfaces. |
| Internal Decoration | Repairs to internal fabric finishes ensuring they are sound, consistent and ready to receive redecoration.Redecoration of all previously decorated internal surfaces.Class 0 performance to walls, ceilings and soffits including necessary preparations.The contractor should note that defective plaster is present above the front entrance doors of the maisonettes of some properties. The damaged plaster is as a result of leaks from baths/showers. Some of the damaged areas are aged but others could still be ongoing. The Contractor to confirm that any leaks from the bathrooms have been remedied prior to commencing communal decoration.The Contractor to allow for plaster repairs and redecoration to all mezzanine floor levels and to stairwells at all levels following removal of redundant ductwork. |
| Suspended Ceilings | Replacement of the existing suspended ceiling grid to ground floor communal lobby areas, including mineral fibre tiles and light fittings. Installation of new proprietary 60-minute fire rated suspended ceiling and new lighting. |
| Rising & Lateral Mains | Survey and replace the existing rising and lateral mains installations in these blocks and to all dwellings and landlord’s supplies. The components shall be replaced in strict compliance with BS 7671 current edition and amendments and in accordance with IEE regulations and all relevant legislation.Lateral main supply: Full upgrade of lateral main riser distribution will be designed, supplied and installed to comply with latest edition of BS7671 and BNO (Building Network Operator) requirements. All lateral main riser cabling will be XLPE/SWA/LSF armoured and all main panels to be Ryefield or equal and approved. All fuses will be sized appropriately.The Contractor will ensure all builders work associated with a new rising main is included within the design. This includes but not limited to diamond drilling, fire rated boxing, and all making good.All new lateral main containment is to be installed within a white powder coated, vandal resistant steel trunking system. Sized by the Service Provider and include 25% spare capacity for future allowance. |
| Landlord Electrical Services | Full upgrade of landlord LV distribution to be designed, supplied and installed to comply with latest edition of BS 7671. Where new boards are installed, these will be of the MCB type, lockable and IP54 rated. All new boards to come complete with 25% spare capacity. All new final circuit cabling installed within containment will be LSF singles and sized according to breaker rating / load and supply. All boards are to be installed within landlord electrical service cupboards.Landlord services are to be metered with MID approved metering equipment.All landlord final circuits to lighting to be installed within white powder coated conduit. Sized by the Contractor. |
| Fire Alarm System | Install LD2 fire alarm system to include lounge, kitchen, hallway, landing (if applicable) and all bedrooms in line with BS5839-6 Clauses 4,8 and 9.The new system within each property is to be interlinked wirelessly.The system should be fitted to provide an adequate safe egress time in line with CIBSE Guide E (3rd Edition) Fire Safety Engineering Guide. |
| Lateral Mains/Lighting & Door Entry Containment | Provide new containment for the associated service which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1 : 2005(or to any later amendment) and shall be suitably earthed.Note – containment to be sized as such that all existing cabling (not just door entry) can be relocated from old plastic conduit and mounted within new powder coated containment.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system.Note: The installation of a new door entry system to Edinburgh House and Glasgow House was carried out under project Z261.Coordination should take place to ensure these 2 systems will be able to utilise the new containment systems. |
| Electrical Lighting | The areas covered by this project are:Internal common partsPlantrooms including allowance for emergency lights.Emergency lighting to comply with BS5266 all parts.External lighting.Installation of new systems to comply with current regulatory requirements and Chartered Institute Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) recommended levels (minimum illumination of 200lux in all plant room spaces required). New emergency lighting has been installed into the communal stairwells under P160A and so is not required under this project.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and all appropriate certification associated with the works undertaken.The lights in the stair cores are have been replaced under project P160A. This area will therefore be excluded from the works.The contractor is to note that communication with the contractor responsible for P160A is to be undertaken to ensure continuity of design and installation. One issue to include is responsibility for regular testing of the newly installed emergency lights once this project has begun.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system. |
| Tidy Cables | Test and tidy all existing communication cables. Remove redundant unused cables. Engage with BT and any other relevant Service Provider to ensure the cables can be worked on. Use existing metal conduit where possible. The lights in the stair cores are due to be replaced in the winter of 2018 under P160A. This area will therefore be excluded from the works.The contractor is to note that communication with the contractor responsible for P160A is to be undertaken to ensure continuity of design and installation. Provide new containment where required which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1:2005(or to any later amendments) and shall be suitably earthed.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system. |
| Ductwork Cleaning | Specialist ductwork cleaning company to clean the existing ductwork system and in accordance with CIBSE/BSRIA and HVAC TR19 publications. All ductwork to be cleaned including the branch ductwork from inside each flat. A post clean report is to be provided to include photos of pre and post condition. |
| Communal Extract Fans | Replace existing communal extract fans, silencers, local ductwork, dampers and controls within the plantroom. The contractor is to ensure that there will be minimum down time. Works to comply with the current regulations.Associated Power SupplySurvey/ review existing electrical power supply installations associated with The Works and where necessary replace existing/ install new systems in compliance with current regulatory requirements.Small Power (240V) provision (minimum 1no double switched socket outlet) is to be provided in reasonably ‘close proximity’, and ideally ‘within’, all plant room spaces for future maintenance and essential repair operations. These sockets will need to be rated to the correct IP rating according to the environmental conditions in the plantrooms.Provide a complete system of earthing and supplementary bonding installation to all items associated with The Works to meet the current edition of the IEE wiring regulations.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and all appropriate certification associated with The Works undertaken.Replace existing containment systems for both power and lighting wiring.Provide supplementary earth bonding to external metallic containment. |
| Inside Flat Ventilation Works | The contractor shall clean local ductwork, replace the existing grille, install new volume control damper and install new fire dampers (or intumescent component) in accordance with best practice and current regulations. The contractor shall note the existing configuration and allow within the design to install the new components with as minimal impact as possible on the residents and the space. |
| Builders Work In Connection with the M&E Installations | Carry out all builder’s work in connection with the works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by the Council and no worse than existing.Allow for structural engineer calculations and core drilling to slab areas where riser position is to be located including and GPR survey to identify structural elements.Protection for the pipe work present at low level in the ventilation plantroom is to be included within this section.Provide recommendations and for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with The Works areas), for review and further instruction by WCC – a Provisional Sum in relation to any such works should be included at PEP stage. |
| Maintaining the Existing Building Services | Maintain the building services systems during the duration of the contract. |
| Building Services Associated – Fire Safety Works | Carry out all fire stopping associated with the works. All fire stopping works must be undertaken by a third party certified company who has been certified by an ‘industry-recognised’ body.Ensure the works are fully compliant with current building regulation requirements. |
| Fire Safety Works | See client brief for details (text too long for the webpage host) |
| Fire door works to communal, front entrance doors and secondary means of escape doors | The Contractor is to carry out fire doorset works to all tenant front entrance doors (lessee opt-in), communal doors and secondary means of escape doors (lessee opt-in) as set out in the fire door schedule of works.All fire doorsets installations are to be undertaken by an accredited third-party installation company of an appropriate ‘industry-recognised’ body in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, industry recognised best practice and BS 8214:2016. Gaps between the frame and aperture should be adequately sealed as per the primary test data, BS 8214:2016 or the manufacturer’s instructions. A full report should be provided on completion of the works, to include photos of the installation process to each property.Note - Note - All replacement doorsets to be replaced with purpose made, pre-assembled FD30s or, if specified, FD60s rated doorsets, independently tested and approved by third-party certification to BS 476:1987 parts 22 and 31.1 and/or BS EN 1634-1. when tested to both sides. Doors shall also achieve Secure by Design accreditation, PAS 24.Vision panels are to be included into all replacement secondary means of escape doorsets which lead to the communal escape route.It is expected that doors and doorsets will comply fully with the Council Fire Door Performance Specification.All fire doorsets and doors shall have FSC chain of custody or PERF COC certification.Note: Globally assessed door assemblies are not acceptable. |
| Secondary Means of Escape | The Contractor to review secondary means of escape inspection report and carry out survey to all SMEs in conjunction with the Council to schedule and agree scope of works required. Installation of new handrails and replacement of stair treads is extent of works anticipated. |
| Builders Work in Connection with the M&E Installations | Carry out all builders work in connection with the works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by the Council.Provide recommendations for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with the works areas), submit for review and further instruction by the Council. Replace/ make good/ repair existing water tank bunds if required. |
| Environmental Works | Each tenanted is to have a Nuaire humidistat Cyfan fan installed in to both the kitchen and the bathroom (usually located in glazing) and a Nuaire Flatmaster2000 PIV in the hallway.In the event that a property has a suitable existing fan in either kitchen or bathroom or both then there is no need to replace the existing fan/fans. The contractor’s approved ventilation installer is required to undertake a survey in each property ahead of installing ventilation equipment to confirm suitability of property and any existing extract fans. |
| Asbestos Management | A copy of the existing management survey and any Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) surveys have been supplied.The Contractor is required to inform the Council regarding the need to instruct any further R&D surveys as the design develops and the areas where intrusive works will be required are confirmed.The R&D survey will be instructed by the Council and provided to as part of the Pre-Construction Information, to allow the Construction Phase Plan to be developed.The Contractor's Project Execution Plan (PEP) needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for completing removal or encapsulation of asbestos containing materials to enable the works. Special consideration to be given to communal flooring and window panel system.The service provider is to ensure that any subcontractor undertaking asbestos removal works as part of the works, fulfils the clients licence requirements and are deemed competent to undertake the required works. |
| Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances | The Council has provided relevant information regarding the existing structure(s) and materials.The Contractor is to inform the client if during the design stage, it becomes evident that there is the potential for other deleterious materials or hazards to be present and further inspection or testing is required.Other materials that may be present or that need considering include but are not limited to:• Lead Paint• HAC• Horse hair plaster• Clay pot floors• Calcium silicate brickwork• RAAC planks• Tesserae• VermiculiteOther hazards that may be present:• Fragile roof materials• Unprotected roof lights• Unprotected flat roofs• Unprotected fall risks (shafts/ sumps)• Confined spaces• Insufficient safe access provision to plant and equipment• Noise protection zones• Open water |
| Health & Safety File (H&S) and Operating & Maintenance Manual (O&M) | These buildings do not currently have a H&S file.Create/provide a new Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for the building and also for all systems associated with the works. The file shall be in accordance with and as detailed within the Term Partnering Contract. This is to include but is not limited to;• A detailed future Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme/ regime associated with The Works;• As-built drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules etc.• Manufacturers details, guarantees and warranties (as applicable)• Details of risks and hazardous materials not eliminated through design• Site Investigation Reports• Statutory authority consents and approvals |
| Asset Tagging | Appoint an asset tagging company (Stics AMS or approved equivalent) to supply, install and carry out the installation, programming and commissioning of asset tags to new items upon completion of works.All main plant & equipment components associated with the works are to be scheduled by the Service Provider within their Project Execution Plan (PEP).The Service Provider is to provide a proposed Asset Tagging Register of all components for review and approval by the Council, |
| Work Element | Description of Works |
|---|---|
| Condition Surveys | Pre-existing information regarding the condition of the building has been provided.The Contractor is to inform the Council where additional survey or inspections are required to develop the Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and inform the design process.The Contractor is required to complete a pre-commencement condition survey within all areas likely to be affected by the works, which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions.The Contractor is to identify any areas of concern that may result in additional works being necessary, together with proposed remedial recommendations, within the scope of works. The condition survey is to be agreed with the Council and upon conclusion of the works the Contractor is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to the Council in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage. |
| Access Required | The Contractor will need to acquaint themselves with the access arrangements available and provide block-specific proposals to facilitate the works necessary. It is anticipated that full access scaffold will be required throughout but the Contractors proposals will be optimised to provide the best value-for-money project-wide access proposals. |
| Access Doors/Hatches | Carry out a condition survey and review all current access doors and hatches. Provide proposals for the overhaul and/ or replacement and redecoration of all doors and hatches. Access solutions are to be proposed by the Contractor giving due consideration to the size, positioning and specification of any new access doors required in order to facilitate future access requirements for plant maintenance/ replacement in a safe and efficient manner. Recommendations and proposals, with estimated costs, are to be provided by the Contractor within their Project Execution Plan (PEP).The Contractor to review internal access to roof area. Restricted access to roof through ventilation plant room. |
| Roof Replacement | Renew roof coverings complete including upstands, lead flashings, outlets, grilles etc. An insurance backed guarantee for at least 20 year duration is to be provided for the installation. Include all main and secondary roofs and ancillary parapet walls and details. Using an approved contractor provide all associated works including all leadwork, new chases into brickwork, rendered and concrete upstands, counter-flashing, welted drip to external gutters, drip battens, parapet wall fixings, waterproofing works, new insulation etc. |
| Roof Edge Protection | Installation of a new mid height galvanised free standing safety handrail system to the entire main roof area. |
| Roofing Alterations | The Contactor to ensure cat ladders, satellite dishes and overflow pipes from tank rooms are modified to allow the surface level imposed by the new system to be accommodated.The Contractor to replace existing roller shutter system to allow for new surface level and upstand detailing. |
| Lightning Protection | Ensure existing lightning protection is operational throughout the course of the works. Ensure the roof termination network, bonding and down conductors are complete at all times during the works. If any lighting protection systems are required to be lifted or rerouted as part of the installation of the new roof systems, all lightning protection system works to comply with BS EN 62305. |
| Surface Water and Below Ground Drainage | The Contractor is to carry out CCTV survey of the soil and surface water drainage system back to main connection with the sewer for the block. Provide written report, priced schedule of any remedial repairs. Test upon completion to ensure all rainwater good systems are free of leaks and are discharging correctly for a 12 year cyclical program. |
| Concrete/Brickwork Repairs | Brick/Concrete repairs to be undertaken where necessary – Record keeping of location and extent of repairs undertaken to be supplied as part of quality management process.Concrete repairs to include exposed concrete cladding to private balconies areas and concrete structural columns throughout.Cleaning of brickwork and concrete surfaces is also to be included. |
| Asphalt Repairs | Asphalt surface, upstand and detail repairs to all tenant balconies where required. Extent of repair work to be agreed pre-commencement.The Contractor is to inspect 10% of balconies and prepare a schedule of condition, identifying and marking up all leaks and areas of defective asphalt. |
| Balcony Floor System | Dependant on condition of asphalt, the Contractor to consider application of balcony/walkway liquid system if required to existing tenant property surfaces. |
| Balcony Works | Allow for corrosion treatment and making good where required.Isolated replacement of Georgian wired glazed panels where cracked, replace putty/beading throughout.Repair steel frame fixings and dowels where necessary. |
| External Decorations | External decorations to all previously decorated surfaces. Including rainwater goods, bin storage rooms, storage sheds, railings and boundary walls. |
| Timber Repairs | Joinery and resin repairs to all defective timber elements (including items such as window, panels, doors, balcony balustrades and handrail fixings to internal stairwells).Tank and plantroom and storage shed repairs to include wholesale carpentry repairs/replacement where necessary. |
| Metalwork Repairs | Decoration of all previously painted metalwork including external boundary treatments. To include full preparation (strip where necessary) and repairs and replacement of missing or defective elements.Bin chute hatches – Smoke seals to be upgraded to BS7386. If beyond repair, hatch to be replaced to fire rated cover. Ventilation grilles to roof areas to also be included. |
| Pigeon Deterrent | The Contractor to replace all areas of pigeon spikes and netting where existing. Service provider to also detail properties requiring bird proofing. The Contractor to review and consider pigeon deterrent with regards to window design and possible chamfered edge window sills. |
| Movement Joints | The Contractor is to allow to carefully rake out all existing defective or degraded mastic to ring beams and brickwork spandrel panels and renew with new movement joint mastic. |
| Block Signage | Replace dated or defective signage where required. |
| Communal Windows | Replacement of the existing single glazed painted metal framed curtain walling to the communal areas.Contractor to install Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) to each floor to North elevationSince planning permission granted the smoke control system has been redesigned to include for AOV system. Therefore, a new planning application will be required.Following removal of redundant ductwork to mezzanine floor level, the Contractor to install new fire safety glazing to replace ventilation grill fanlights. |
| Automatic Opening Communal windows Vent (AOV) | AOV control systems are to be installed to the new cross corridor curtain walling system to form part of the new smoke control system. AOV system to be installed in accordance with EN:12101 Contractor to include for all wiring, landlords power, main panel (if required), commissioning and BWIC. |
| Glazing/Windows to Private Properties | Complete window, balcony and rear door replacement to all properties. |
| Communal control ductwork | Fire rated ductwork to be installed to all mezzanine floor level stairwells. Ductwork to be in accordance with BS 476: Part 24 |
| Bin Chute Doors | All of the fire doors to the bin chutes have been identified in the door inspection reports as requiring replacement.Due to the nature of the construction, the entire screens will also require replacement as the current structure would impact on the certification for the replacement FD30s doorsets. |
| Heating System | If any alterations are required on the heating system during window replacement, the works should include all individual systems to be commissioned on completion. All chemical additives would need to be replenished after completion of alterations.All installation work would comply with BS EN 14336:2004 and other relevant and current regulatory standards.Efforts should be made to reduce down time of any system as much as possible. |
| Individual Boiler Flues | Survey/review and identify existing boiler flues which need to be extended and extend where required.All flues to match existing manufacturer and model. |
| Communal Flooring | To all communal landing areas, mezzanine floors and bin chute areas. Replacement of existing floor tiles including full removal of existing bitumen substrate.The Contractor to install appropriate (approved by the Council) latex subfloor system. Consideration of appropriate underlay also. Ensure that flooring is installed to maintain access to all service points in the existing floor.New flooring system must be fire rated.The Contractor to take up, remove and dispose of all communal small tables fixed into the substrate and carry out suitable repairs. |
| Repairs Required Following Flooring Installation | Where necessary, the Contractor to remove all doors and plane bottom edge of doors that have not been replaced (prior to any decoration to accommodate new flooring. New matwells to entrance lobbies along with fixings and frames.Application of silicone bead to junction between new flooring and all adjoining surfaces. |
| Internal Decoration | Repairs to internal fabric finishes ensuring they are sound, consistent and ready to receive redecoration.Redecoration of all previously decorated internal surfaces.Class 0 performance to walls, ceilings and soffits including necessary preparations.The contractor should note that defective plaster is present above the front entrance doors of the maisonettes of some properties. The damaged plaster is as a result of leaks from baths/showers. Some of the damaged areas are aged but others could still be ongoing. The Contractor to confirm that any leaks from the bathrooms have been remedied prior to commencing communal decoration.The Contractor to allow for plaster repairs and redecoration to all mezzanine floor levels and to stairwells at all levels following removal of redundant ductwork. |
| Suspended Ceilings | Replacement of the existing suspended ceiling grid to ground floor communal lobby areas, including mineral fibre tiles and light fittings. Installation of new proprietary 60-minute fire rated suspended ceiling and new lighting. |
| Rising & Lateral Mains | Survey and replace the existing rising and lateral mains installations in these blocks and to all dwellings and landlord’s supplies. The components shall be replaced in strict compliance with BS 7671 current edition and amendments and in accordance with IEE regulations and all relevant legislation.Lateral main supply: Full upgrade of lateral main riser distribution will be designed, supplied and installed to comply with latest edition of BS7671 and BNO (Building Network Operator) requirements. All lateral main riser cabling will be XLPE/SWA/LSF armoured and all main panels to be Ryefield or equal and approved. All fuses will be sized appropriately.The Contractor will ensure all builders work associated with a new rising main is included within the design. This includes but not limited to diamond drilling, fire rated boxing, and all making good.All new lateral main containment is to be installed within a white powder coated, vandal resistant steel trunking system. Sized by the Service Provider and include 25% spare capacity for future allowance. |
| Landlord Electrical Services | Full upgrade of landlord LV distribution to be designed, supplied and installed to comply with latest edition of BS 7671. Where new boards are installed, these will be of the MCB type, lockable and IP54 rated. All new boards to come complete with 25% spare capacity. All new final circuit cabling installed within containment will be LSF singles and sized according to breaker rating / load and supply. All boards are to be installed within landlord electrical service cupboards.Landlord services are to be metered with MID approved metering equipment.All landlord final circuits to lighting to be installed within white powder coated conduit. Sized by the Contractor. |
| Fire Alarm System | Install LD2 fire alarm system to include lounge, kitchen, hallway, landing (if applicable) and all bedrooms in line with BS5839-6 Clauses 4,8 and 9.The new system within each property is to be interlinked wirelessly.The system should be fitted to provide an adequate safe egress time in line with CIBSE Guide E (3rd Edition) Fire Safety Engineering Guide. |
| Lateral Mains/Lighting & Door Entry Containment | Provide new containment for the associated service which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1 : 2005(or to any later amendment) and shall be suitably earthed.Note – containment to be sized as such that all existing cabling (not just door entry) can be relocated from old plastic conduit and mounted within new powder coated containment.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system.Note: The installation of a new door entry system to Edinburgh House and Glasgow House was carried out under project Z261.Coordination should take place to ensure these 2 systems will be able to utilise the new containment systems. |
| Electrical Lighting | The areas covered by this project are:Internal common partsPlantrooms including allowance for emergency lights.Emergency lighting to comply with BS5266 all parts.External lighting.Installation of new systems to comply with current regulatory requirements and Chartered Institute Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) recommended levels (minimum illumination of 200lux in all plant room spaces required). New emergency lighting has been installed into the communal stairwells under P160A and so is not required under this project.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and all appropriate certification associated with the works undertaken.The lights in the stair cores are have been replaced under project P160A. This area will therefore be excluded from the works.The contractor is to note that communication with the contractor responsible for P160A is to be undertaken to ensure continuity of design and installation. One issue to include is responsibility for regular testing of the newly installed emergency lights once this project has begun.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system. |
| Tidy Cables | Test and tidy all existing communication cables. Remove redundant unused cables. Engage with BT and any other relevant Service Provider to ensure the cables can be worked on. Use existing metal conduit where possible. The lights in the stair cores are due to be replaced in the winter of 2018 under P160A. This area will therefore be excluded from the works.The contractor is to note that communication with the contractor responsible for P160A is to be undertaken to ensure continuity of design and installation. Provide new containment where required which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1:2005(or to any later amendments) and shall be suitably earthed.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system. |
| Ductwork Cleaning | Specialist ductwork cleaning company to clean the existing ductwork system and in accordance with CIBSE/BSRIA and HVAC TR19 publications. All ductwork to be cleaned including the branch ductwork from inside each flat. A post clean report is to be provided to include photos of pre and post condition. |
| Communal Extract Fans | Replace existing communal extract fans, silencers, local ductwork, dampers and controls within the plantroom. The contractor is to ensure that there will be minimum down time. Works to comply with the current regulations.Associated Power SupplySurvey/ review existing electrical power supply installations associated with The Works and where necessary replace existing/ install new systems in compliance with current regulatory requirements.Small Power (240V) provision (minimum 1no double switched socket outlet) is to be provided in reasonably ‘close proximity’, and ideally ‘within’, all plant room spaces for future maintenance and essential repair operations. These sockets will need to be rated to the correct IP rating according to the environmental conditions in the plantrooms.Provide a complete system of earthing and supplementary bonding installation to all items associated with The Works to meet the current edition of the IEE wiring regulations.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and all appropriate certification associated with The Works undertaken.Replace existing containment systems for both power and lighting wiring.Provide supplementary earth bonding to external metallic containment. |
| Inside Flat Ventilation Works | The contractor shall clean local ductwork, replace the existing grille, install new volume control damper and install new fire dampers (or intumescent component) in accordance with best practice and current regulations. The contractor shall note the existing configuration and allow within the design to install the new components with as minimal impact as possible on the residents and the space. |
| Builders Work In Connection with the M&E Installations | Carry out all builder’s work in connection with the works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by the Council and no worse than existing.Allow for structural engineer calculations and core drilling to slab areas where riser position is to be located including and GPR survey to identify structural elements.Protection for the pipe work present at low level in the ventilation plantroom is to be included within this section.Provide recommendations and for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with The Works areas), for review and further instruction by WCC – a Provisional Sum in relation to any such works should be included at PEP stage. |
| Maintaining the Existing Building Services | Maintain the building services systems during the duration of the contract. |
| Building Services Associated – Fire Safety Works | Carry out all fire stopping associated with the works. All fire stopping works must be undertaken by a third party certified company who has been certified by an ‘industry-recognised’ body.Ensure the works are fully compliant with current building regulation requirements. |
| Fire Safety Works | See client brief for details (text too long for the webpage host) |
| Fire door works to communal, front entrance doors and secondary means of escape doors | The Contractor is to carry out fire doorset works to all tenant front entrance doors (lessee opt-in), communal doors and secondary means of escape doors (lessee opt-in) as set out in the fire door schedule of works.All fire doorsets installations are to be undertaken by an accredited third-party installation company of an appropriate ‘industry-recognised’ body in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, industry recognised best practice and BS 8214:2016. Gaps between the frame and aperture should be adequately sealed as per the primary test data, BS 8214:2016 or the manufacturer’s instructions. A full report should be provided on completion of the works, to include photos of the installation process to each property.Note - Note - All replacement doorsets to be replaced with purpose made, pre-assembled FD30s or, if specified, FD60s rated doorsets, independently tested and approved by third-party certification to BS 476:1987 parts 22 and 31.1 and/or BS EN 1634-1. when tested to both sides. Doors shall also achieve Secure by Design accreditation, PAS 24.Vision panels are to be included into all replacement secondary means of escape doorsets which lead to the communal escape route.It is expected that doors and doorsets will comply fully with the Council Fire Door Performance Specification.All fire doorsets and doors shall have FSC chain of custody or PERF COC certification.Note: Globally assessed door assemblies are not acceptable. |
| Secondary Means of Escape | The Contractor to review secondary means of escape inspection report and carry out survey to all SMEs in conjunction with the Council to schedule and agree scope of works required. Installation of new handrails and replacement of stair treads is extent of works anticipated. |
| Builders Work in Connection with the M&E Installations | Carry out all builders work in connection with the works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by the Council.Provide recommendations for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with the works areas), submit for review and further instruction by the Council. Replace/ make good/ repair existing water tank bunds if required. |
| Environmental Works | Each tenanted is to have a Nuaire humidistat Cyfan fan installed in to both the kitchen and the bathroom (usually located in glazing) and a Nuaire Flatmaster2000 PIV in the hallway.In the event that a property has a suitable existing fan in either kitchen or bathroom or both then there is no need to replace the existing fan/fans. The contractor’s approved ventilation installer is required to undertake a survey in each property ahead of installing ventilation equipment to confirm suitability of property and any existing extract fans. |
| Asbestos Management | A copy of the existing management survey and any Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) surveys have been supplied.The Contractor is required to inform the Council regarding the need to instruct any further R&D surveys as the design develops and the areas where intrusive works will be required are confirmed.The R&D survey will be instructed by the Council and provided to as part of the Pre-Construction Information, to allow the Construction Phase Plan to be developed.The Contractor's Project Execution Plan (PEP) needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for completing removal or encapsulation of asbestos containing materials to enable the works. Special consideration to be given to communal flooring and window panel system.The service provider is to ensure that any subcontractor undertaking asbestos removal works as part of the works, fulfils the clients licence requirements and are deemed competent to undertake the required works. |
| Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances | The Council has provided relevant information regarding the existing structure(s) and materials.The Contractor is to inform the client if during the design stage, it becomes evident that there is the potential for other deleterious materials or hazards to be present and further inspection or testing is required.Other materials that may be present or that need considering include but are not limited to:• Lead Paint• HAC• Horse hair plaster• Clay pot floors• Calcium silicate brickwork• RAAC planks• Tesserae• VermiculiteOther hazards that may be present:• Fragile roof materials• Unprotected roof lights• Unprotected flat roofs• Unprotected fall risks (shafts/ sumps)• Confined spaces• Insufficient safe access provision to plant and equipment• Noise protection zones• Open water |
| Health & Safety File (H&S) and Operating & Maintenance Manual (O&M) | These buildings do not currently have a H&S file.Create/provide a new Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for the building and also for all systems associated with the works. The file shall be in accordance with and as detailed within the Term Partnering Contract. This is to include but is not limited to;• A detailed future Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme/ regime associated with The Works;• As-built drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules etc.• Manufacturers details, guarantees and warranties (as applicable)• Details of risks and hazardous materials not eliminated through design• Site Investigation Reports• Statutory authority consents and approvals |
| Asset Tagging | Appoint an asset tagging company (Stics AMS or approved equivalent) to supply, install and carry out the installation, programming and commissioning of asset tags to new items upon completion of works.All main plant & equipment components associated with the works are to be scheduled by the Service Provider within their Project Execution Plan (PEP).The Service Provider is to provide a proposed Asset Tagging Register of all components for review and approval by the Council, |
| Work Element | Description of Works |
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| Condition Surveys | Pre-existing information regarding the condition of the building has been provided.The Contractor is to inform the Council where additional survey or inspections are required to develop the Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and inform the design process.The Contractor is required to complete a pre-commencement condition survey within all areas likely to be affected by the works, which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions.The Contractor is to identify any areas of concern that may result in additional works being necessary, together with proposed remedial recommendations, within the scope of works. The condition survey is to be agreed with the Council and upon conclusion of the works the Contractor is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to the Council in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage. |
| Access Required | The Contractor will need to acquaint themselves with the access arrangements available and provide block-specific proposals to facilitate the works necessary. It is anticipated that full access scaffold will be required throughout but the Contractors proposals will be optimised to provide the best value-for-money project-wide access proposals. |
| Access Doors/Hatches | Carry out a condition survey and review all current access doors and hatches. Provide proposals for the overhaul and/ or replacement and redecoration of all doors and hatches. Access solutions are to be proposed by the Contractor giving due consideration to the size, positioning and specification of any new access doors required in order to facilitate future access requirements for plant maintenance/ replacement in a safe and efficient manner. Recommendations and proposals, with estimated costs, are to be provided by the Contractor within their Project Execution Plan (PEP).The Contractor to review internal access to roof area. Restricted access to roof through ventilation plant room. |
| Roof Replacement | Renew roof coverings complete including upstands, lead flashings, outlets, grilles etc. An insurance backed guarantee for at least 20 year duration is to be provided for the installation. Include all main and secondary roofs and ancillary parapet walls and details. Using an approved contractor provide all associated works including all leadwork, new chases into brickwork, rendered and concrete upstands, counter-flashing, welted drip to external gutters, drip battens, parapet wall fixings, waterproofing works, new insulation etc. |
| Roof Edge Protection | Installation of a new mid height galvanised free standing safety handrail system to the entire main roof area. |
| Roofing Alterations | The Contactor to ensure cat ladders, satellite dishes and overflow pipes from tank rooms are modified to allow the surface level imposed by the new system to be accommodated.The Contractor to replace existing roller shutter system to allow for new surface level and upstand detailing. |
| Lightning Protection | Ensure existing lightning protection is operational throughout the course of the works. Ensure the roof termination network, bonding and down conductors are complete at all times during the works. If any lighting protection systems are required to be lifted or rerouted as part of the installation of the new roof systems, all lightning protection system works to comply with BS EN 62305. |
| Surface Water and Below Ground Drainage | The Contractor is to carry out CCTV survey of the soil and surface water drainage system back to main connection with the sewer for the block. Provide written report, priced schedule of any remedial repairs. Test upon completion to ensure all rainwater good systems are free of leaks and are discharging correctly for a 12 year cyclical program. |
| Concrete/Brickwork Repairs | Brick/Concrete repairs to be undertaken where necessary – Record keeping of location and extent of repairs undertaken to be supplied as part of quality management process.Concrete repairs to include exposed concrete cladding to private balconies areas and concrete structural columns throughout.Cleaning of brickwork and concrete surfaces is also to be included. |
| Asphalt Repairs | Asphalt surface, upstand and detail repairs to all tenant balconies where required. Extent of repair work to be agreed pre-commencement.The Contractor is to inspect 10% of balconies and prepare a schedule of condition, identifying and marking up all leaks and areas of defective asphalt. |
| Balcony Floor System | Dependant on condition of asphalt, the Contractor to consider application of balcony/walkway liquid system if required to existing tenant property surfaces. |
| Balcony Works | Allow for corrosion treatment and making good where required.Isolated replacement of Georgian wired glazed panels where cracked, replace putty/beading throughout.Repair steel frame fixings and dowels where necessary. |
| External Decorations | External decorations to all previously decorated surfaces. Including rainwater goods, bin storage rooms, storage sheds, railings and boundary walls. |
| Timber Repairs | Joinery and resin repairs to all defective timber elements (including items such as window, panels, doors, balcony balustrades and handrail fixings to internal stairwells).Tank and plantroom and storage shed repairs to include wholesale carpentry repairs/replacement where necessary. |
| Metalwork Repairs | Decoration of all previously painted metalwork including external boundary treatments. To include full preparation (strip where necessary) and repairs and replacement of missing or defective elements.Bin chute hatches – Smoke seals to be upgraded to BS7386. If beyond repair, hatch to be replaced to fire rated cover. Ventilation grilles to roof areas to also be included. |
| Pigeon Deterrent | The Contractor to replace all areas of pigeon spikes and netting where existing. Service provider to also detail properties requiring bird proofing. The Contractor to review and consider pigeon deterrent with regards to window design and possible chamfered edge window sills. |
| Movement Joints | The Contractor is to allow to carefully rake out all existing defective or degraded mastic to ring beams and brickwork spandrel panels and renew with new movement joint mastic. |
| Block Signage | Replace dated or defective signage where required. |
| Communal Windows | Replacement of the existing single glazed painted metal framed curtain walling to the communal areas.Contractor to install Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) to each floor to North elevationSince planning permission granted the smoke control system has been redesigned to include for AOV system. Therefore, a new planning application will be required.Following removal of redundant ductwork to mezzanine floor level, the Contractor to install new fire safety glazing to replace ventilation grill fanlights. |
| Automatic Opening Communal windows Vent (AOV) | AOV control systems are to be installed to the new cross corridor curtain walling system to form part of the new smoke control system. AOV system to be installed in accordance with EN:12101 Contractor to include for all wiring, landlords power, main panel (if required), commissioning and BWIC. |
| Glazing/Windows to Private Properties | Complete window, balcony and rear door replacement to all properties. |
| Communal control ductwork | Fire rated ductwork to be installed to all mezzanine floor level stairwells. Ductwork to be in accordance with BS 476: Part 24 |
| Bin Chute Doors | All of the fire doors to the bin chutes have been identified in the door inspection reports as requiring replacement.Due to the nature of the construction, the entire screens will also require replacement as the current structure would impact on the certification for the replacement FD30s doorsets. |
| Heating System | If any alterations are required on the heating system during window replacement, the works should include all individual systems to be commissioned on completion. All chemical additives would need to be replenished after completion of alterations.All installation work would comply with BS EN 14336:2004 and other relevant and current regulatory standards.Efforts should be made to reduce down time of any system as much as possible. |
| Individual Boiler Flues | Survey/review and identify existing boiler flues which need to be extended and extend where required.All flues to match existing manufacturer and model. |
| Communal Flooring | To all communal landing areas, mezzanine floors and bin chute areas. Replacement of existing floor tiles including full removal of existing bitumen substrate.The Contractor to install appropriate (approved by the Council) latex subfloor system. Consideration of appropriate underlay also. Ensure that flooring is installed to maintain access to all service points in the existing floor.New flooring system must be fire rated.The Contractor to take up, remove and dispose of all communal small tables fixed into the substrate and carry out suitable repairs. |
| Repairs Required Following Flooring Installation | Where necessary, the Contractor to remove all doors and plane bottom edge of doors that have not been replaced (prior to any decoration to accommodate new flooring. New matwells to entrance lobbies along with fixings and frames.Application of silicone bead to junction between new flooring and all adjoining surfaces. |
| Internal Decoration | Repairs to internal fabric finishes ensuring they are sound, consistent and ready to receive redecoration.Redecoration of all previously decorated internal surfaces.Class 0 performance to walls, ceilings and soffits including necessary preparations.The contractor should note that defective plaster is present above the front entrance doors of the maisonettes of some properties. The damaged plaster is as a result of leaks from baths/showers. Some of the damaged areas are aged but others could still be ongoing. The Contractor to confirm that any leaks from the bathrooms have been remedied prior to commencing communal decoration.The Contractor to allow for plaster repairs and redecoration to all mezzanine floor levels and to stairwells at all levels following removal of redundant ductwork. |
| Suspended Ceilings | Replacement of the existing suspended ceiling grid to ground floor communal lobby areas, including mineral fibre tiles and light fittings. Installation of new proprietary 60-minute fire rated suspended ceiling and new lighting. |
| Rising & Lateral Mains | Survey and replace the existing rising and lateral mains installations in these blocks and to all dwellings and landlord’s supplies. The components shall be replaced in strict compliance with BS 7671 current edition and amendments and in accordance with IEE regulations and all relevant legislation.Lateral main supply: Full upgrade of lateral main riser distribution will be designed, supplied and installed to comply with latest edition of BS7671 and BNO (Building Network Operator) requirements. All lateral main riser cabling will be XLPE/SWA/LSF armoured and all main panels to be Ryefield or equal and approved. All fuses will be sized appropriately.The Contractor will ensure all builders work associated with a new rising main is included within the design. This includes but not limited to diamond drilling, fire rated boxing, and all making good.All new lateral main containment is to be installed within a white powder coated, vandal resistant steel trunking system. Sized by the Service Provider and include 25% spare capacity for future allowance. |
| Landlord Electrical Services | Full upgrade of landlord LV distribution to be designed, supplied and installed to comply with latest edition of BS 7671. Where new boards are installed, these will be of the MCB type, lockable and IP54 rated. All new boards to come complete with 25% spare capacity. All new final circuit cabling installed within containment will be LSF singles and sized according to breaker rating / load and supply. All boards are to be installed within landlord electrical service cupboards.Landlord services are to be metered with MID approved metering equipment.All landlord final circuits to lighting to be installed within white powder coated conduit. Sized by the Contractor. |
| Fire Alarm System | Install LD2 fire alarm system to include lounge, kitchen, hallway, landing (if applicable) and all bedrooms in line with BS5839-6 Clauses 4,8 and 9.The new system within each property is to be interlinked wirelessly.The system should be fitted to provide an adequate safe egress time in line with CIBSE Guide E (3rd Edition) Fire Safety Engineering Guide. |
| Lateral Mains/Lighting & Door Entry Containment | Provide new containment for the associated service which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1 : 2005(or to any later amendment) and shall be suitably earthed.Note – containment to be sized as such that all existing cabling (not just door entry) can be relocated from old plastic conduit and mounted within new powder coated containment.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system.Note: The installation of a new door entry system to Edinburgh House and Glasgow House was carried out under project Z261.Coordination should take place to ensure these 2 systems will be able to utilise the new containment systems. |
| Electrical Lighting | The areas covered by this project are:Internal common partsPlantrooms including allowance for emergency lights.Emergency lighting to comply with BS5266 all parts.External lighting.Installation of new systems to comply with current regulatory requirements and Chartered Institute Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) recommended levels (minimum illumination of 200lux in all plant room spaces required). New emergency lighting has been installed into the communal stairwells under P160A and so is not required under this project.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and all appropriate certification associated with the works undertaken.The lights in the stair cores are have been replaced under project P160A. This area will therefore be excluded from the works.The contractor is to note that communication with the contractor responsible for P160A is to be undertaken to ensure continuity of design and installation. One issue to include is responsibility for regular testing of the newly installed emergency lights once this project has begun.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system. |
| Tidy Cables | Test and tidy all existing communication cables. Remove redundant unused cables. Engage with BT and any other relevant Service Provider to ensure the cables can be worked on. Use existing metal conduit where possible. The lights in the stair cores are due to be replaced in the winter of 2018 under P160A. This area will therefore be excluded from the works.The contractor is to note that communication with the contractor responsible for P160A is to be undertaken to ensure continuity of design and installation. Provide new containment where required which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1:2005(or to any later amendments) and shall be suitably earthed.Note: The contractor should look to where possible combine all cabling in one trunking conduit system. |
| Ductwork Cleaning | Specialist ductwork cleaning company to clean the existing ductwork system and in accordance with CIBSE/BSRIA and HVAC TR19 publications. All ductwork to be cleaned including the branch ductwork from inside each flat. A post clean report is to be provided to include photos of pre and post condition. |
| Communal Extract Fans | Replace existing communal extract fans, silencers, local ductwork, dampers and controls within the plantroom. The contractor is to ensure that there will be minimum down time. Works to comply with the current regulations.Associated Power SupplySurvey/ review existing electrical power supply installations associated with The Works and where necessary replace existing/ install new systems in compliance with current regulatory requirements.Small Power (240V) provision (minimum 1no double switched socket outlet) is to be provided in reasonably ‘close proximity’, and ideally ‘within’, all plant room spaces for future maintenance and essential repair operations. These sockets will need to be rated to the correct IP rating according to the environmental conditions in the plantrooms.Provide a complete system of earthing and supplementary bonding installation to all items associated with The Works to meet the current edition of the IEE wiring regulations.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and all appropriate certification associated with The Works undertaken.Replace existing containment systems for both power and lighting wiring.Provide supplementary earth bonding to external metallic containment. |
| Inside Flat Ventilation Works | The contractor shall clean local ductwork, replace the existing grille, install new volume control damper and install new fire dampers (or intumescent component) in accordance with best practice and current regulations. The contractor shall note the existing configuration and allow within the design to install the new components with as minimal impact as possible on the residents and the space. |
| Builders Work In Connection with the M&E Installations | Carry out all builder’s work in connection with the works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by the Council and no worse than existing.Allow for structural engineer calculations and core drilling to slab areas where riser position is to be located including and GPR survey to identify structural elements.Protection for the pipe work present at low level in the ventilation plantroom is to be included within this section.Provide recommendations and for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with The Works areas), for review and further instruction by WCC – a Provisional Sum in relation to any such works should be included at PEP stage. |
| Maintaining the Existing Building Services | Maintain the building services systems during the duration of the contract. |
| Building Services Associated – Fire Safety Works | Carry out all fire stopping associated with the works. All fire stopping works must be undertaken by a third party certified company who has been certified by an ‘industry-recognised’ body.Ensure the works are fully compliant with current building regulation requirements. |
| Fire Safety Works | See client brief for details (text too long for the webpage host) |
| Fire door works to communal, front entrance doors and secondary means of escape doors | The Contractor is to carry out fire doorset works to all tenant front entrance doors (lessee opt-in), communal doors and secondary means of escape doors (lessee opt-in) as set out in the fire door schedule of works.All fire doorsets installations are to be undertaken by an accredited third-party installation company of an appropriate ‘industry-recognised’ body in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, industry recognised best practice and BS 8214:2016. Gaps between the frame and aperture should be adequately sealed as per the primary test data, BS 8214:2016 or the manufacturer’s instructions. A full report should be provided on completion of the works, to include photos of the installation process to each property.Note - Note - All replacement doorsets to be replaced with purpose made, pre-assembled FD30s or, if specified, FD60s rated doorsets, independently tested and approved by third-party certification to BS 476:1987 parts 22 and 31.1 and/or BS EN 1634-1. when tested to both sides. Doors shall also achieve Secure by Design accreditation, PAS 24.Vision panels are to be included into all replacement secondary means of escape doorsets which lead to the communal escape route.It is expected that doors and doorsets will comply fully with the Council Fire Door Performance Specification.All fire doorsets and doors shall have FSC chain of custody or PERF COC certification.Note: Globally assessed door assemblies are not acceptable. |
| Secondary Means of Escape | The Contractor to review secondary means of escape inspection report and carry out survey to all SMEs in conjunction with the Council to schedule and agree scope of works required. Installation of new handrails and replacement of stair treads is extent of works anticipated. |
| Builders Work in Connection with the M&E Installations | Carry out all builders work in connection with the works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by the Council.Provide recommendations for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with the works areas), submit for review and further instruction by the Council. Replace/ make good/ repair existing water tank bunds if required. |
| Environmental Works | Each tenanted is to have a Nuaire humidistat Cyfan fan installed in to both the kitchen and the bathroom (usually located in glazing) and a Nuaire Flatmaster2000 PIV in the hallway.In the event that a property has a suitable existing fan in either kitchen or bathroom or both then there is no need to replace the existing fan/fans. The contractor’s approved ventilation installer is required to undertake a survey in each property ahead of installing ventilation equipment to confirm suitability of property and any existing extract fans. |
| Asbestos Management | A copy of the existing management survey and any Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) surveys have been supplied.The Contractor is required to inform the Council regarding the need to instruct any further R&D surveys as the design develops and the areas where intrusive works will be required are confirmed.The R&D survey will be instructed by the Council and provided to as part of the Pre-Construction Information, to allow the Construction Phase Plan to be developed.The Contractor's Project Execution Plan (PEP) needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for completing removal or encapsulation of asbestos containing materials to enable the works. Special consideration to be given to communal flooring and window panel system.The service provider is to ensure that any subcontractor undertaking asbestos removal works as part of the works, fulfils the clients licence requirements and are deemed competent to undertake the required works. |
| Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances | The Council has provided relevant information regarding the existing structure(s) and materials.The Contractor is to inform the client if during the design stage, it becomes evident that there is the potential for other deleterious materials or hazards to be present and further inspection or testing is required.Other materials that may be present or that need considering include but are not limited to:• Lead Paint• HAC• Horse hair plaster• Clay pot floors• Calcium silicate brickwork• RAAC planks• Tesserae• VermiculiteOther hazards that may be present:• Fragile roof materials• Unprotected roof lights• Unprotected flat roofs• Unprotected fall risks (shafts/ sumps)• Confined spaces• Insufficient safe access provision to plant and equipment• Noise protection zones• Open water |
| Health & Safety File (H&S) and Operating & Maintenance Manual (O&M) | These buildings do not currently have a H&S file.Create/provide a new Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for the building and also for all systems associated with the works. The file shall be in accordance with and as detailed within the Term Partnering Contract. This is to include but is not limited to;• A detailed future Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme/ regime associated with The Works;• As-built drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules etc.• Manufacturers details, guarantees and warranties (as applicable)• Details of risks and hazardous materials not eliminated through design• Site Investigation Reports• Statutory authority consents and approvals |
| Asset Tagging | Appoint an asset tagging company (Stics AMS or approved equivalent) to supply, install and carry out the installation, programming and commissioning of asset tags to new items upon completion of works.All main plant & equipment components associated with the works are to be scheduled by the Service Provider within their Project Execution Plan (PEP).The Service Provider is to provide a proposed Asset Tagging Register of all components for review and approval by the Council, |
Published: 26 March 2021
Last updated: 10 May 2024