Current status
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Initial planning
Deciding the scope of the works
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Project design and approvals
Finalising the project specification, budget and programme
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Completion
End of works and defects period
Project details
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| Work Element | Description of Works |
|---|---|
| Condition Survey | Surveys necessary to establish scope of works WCC have commissioned Condition Surveys in order to inform the scope of works identified within this Client Brief – this information is contained within the Appendix 2. The Service Provider is to review this information and commission all and any further surveys as they believe appropriate to establish the full scope of works necessary to meet this Client Brief during the Pre-commencement Stage. The Service Providers PEP must identify the full extent of additional surveys necessary together with costs for providing same. Pre-Construction Survey Prior to commencing works on site a condition survey is to be carried out within all areas likely to be affected by the working areas by the Service Provider which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions. The Service Provider 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 WCC and upon conclusion of the works the Service Provider is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to WCC in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage. |
| Access Required | Scaffold access required for window renewal works and external brickwork/pointing repairs. Contractor’s proposal to provide detail on full proposed method of access. Generally, current maintenance access is via existing plantroom doors, hatches and the like. The Service Provider will need to acquaint themselves with the access arrangements available and provide block-specific proposals to facilitate the works necessary. It is anticipated that these proposals will be optimised to provide the best value-for-money project-wide access proposals. Access will also be required into the residents’ properties to undertake a number of the works elements described.All access proposals are to be identified and fully costed by the Service Provider within their PEP. Should there be any reason that specific access arrangements cannot be fully evaluated and costed for then the Service Provider should identify these together with a defined Provisional allowance within their PEP for each specific item/ area. |
| Roofs/ Walkways | Repair and localised replacement of mastic asphalt on balconies, Identify areas of replacement required to podium walkway areas, podium areas, high level roofs (flat not pitched) and external stairs Clean off of roof coverings including moss etc. Repair lead flashing and details in communal spaces and to areas of roof. Repair and replacement of broken and slipped tiles and lead flashings. To podium level identify, and provide a roofing consultant report, the extent of works required to existing tiled covering including existing layers and membrane. Note only broken tiles to podium to be replacement otherwise existing to be relaid |
| Rainwater Goods | Testing of rainwater goods – including repair where identified Replacement of broken and leaking gaskets and gutter joints. Repairs and localised replacement of corroded and failing rainwater goods |
| Drainage Works | CCTV drainage survey required with which an agreement will be made between contractor and WCC establishing the extent of associated works required. The Contractor is to provide suggest proposals that would allow access to all main drain runs on the site to ascertain locations and condition. The contractor is to also review the proposal to install/allow for roding eyes at the down service connections between the rain water pipes and the fall to the drain. |
| External Repair works | Extensive brickwork facing and pointing repairs where necessary on all external areas. The extent of the pointing at high level and across the block is extensive and may require phasing of works. Provide a plan for potential phasing of pointing and external repairs work and align against scaffold access requirements and proposal. Levelling and localised relaying of uneven paving in the external communal space. Cleaning of external facades including grilles and the like Masonry repairs. |
| External Decorations | Decoration of all previously painted surfaces – Includes blocks and all areas to boundary |
| Windows | Full window and balcony door replacement – Aluminium framing with self-cleaning double glazing is to be considered for these installations. Ensure that trickle ventilation is included in the window design and acoustic vents for the elevation adjacent to Charing Cross Road. |
| Internal Areas | Localised internal decoration and repairs to required areas (including Class 0 paint) – Contractor to provide schedule of areas requiredRenew all floor matwells.Repairs to floor surface including stair nosings.Thorough clean of concrete and tiled floor surfaces.Replacement of ceiling tiles where required. |
| Access Hatches/Door(s) | Survey/ review all current access doors/ hatch provisions, including any ladder access requirements. Optimised access solutions are to be proposed by the Service Provider giving due consideration to the size, positioning and specification of any new access doors/ hatches/ ladders 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 Service Provider within their Project Execution Plan. |
| 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. Post clean report to be provided to include photos of pre and post condition. Hatches to be installed if required to suit the method of cleaning. |
| Extract Fans - Communal | Replace existing extract fans, silencers, local ductwork, dampers and controls within the plantroom. The contractor is to ensure that there will be minimum down time and shall always be provided with extract ventilation. Works to comply with the current regulations. |
| In flat Ventilation works (where on communal system) | Clean local ductwork.Replace the grille and control damper.Install new/replace existing fire dampers.Improvements to make-up air/trickle vents. |
| Extract Fans - Local(where not connected to ventilation system) | Provide proposal for installation of mechanical ventilation to the properties located on the podium level. |
| Electrical – Lighting (Plantroom only) | Survey / review existing lighting systems associated with The Works and, where necessary, replace existing/ install new systems to comply with current regulatory requirements and CIBSE recommended levels (minimum illumination of 200lux in all plant room spaces required). The Lighting installation is to include emergency lighting provisions in accordance with BS 5266 Emergency Lighting requirements.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and all appropriate certification associated with The Works undertaken. |
| Electrical – Power | Survey/ 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. 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. |
| Lateral Mains | Survey/review existing lateral mains installation across the block and to all dwellings and landlords supplies. The components shall be replaced in strict compliance with BS 7671 17th edition and amendments and in accordance with IEE regulations and all relevant legislation. Provide new containment which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1:2005 and shall be suitably earthed. All new main cabling installed will be connected back to the incoming utility company’s earth bar. All labels and notices to be in conjunction with BS 7671 and BS EN 60073. Switchgear, sub main cables complete with BS 7671 17th edition and amendments indication of danger notices. All final outgoing cables to be a minimum of 2.5mm² copper stranded, table 6491B, LSF sheathed with the CPC with the same CSA as the phase conductor. The circuits are to have the cables in the distribution board numbered using Critchly cable markers, white with black numbers to identify the circuit. |
| Door Entry Containment | Provide new containment which shall be metal powder coated. Installed in line with BS EN 50085-1:2005 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 |
| Walkways/access | Survey/ review all existing walkway/ access route provisions and where deemed necessary provide proposals, with estimated costs, for the design, supply, install and/ or replace, repair, renovate or renew:Designated walkways to provide access for the future safe and efficient maintenance and/ or plant replacement of all CWST’s and associated components; Protective covers/ step-overs to any associated components that may cross over/ under the designated routes where deemed to be susceptible to future degradation in the absence of any such protective measures; |
| Builders Work | Carry out all builders work in connection with The Works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by WCC. 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; Replace/ make good/ repair existing water tank bunds if required; |
| Building Services | Maintain the building services system during the duration of the contract. |
| Fire Safety Work | Carry out all fire stopping associated with the works. All fire stopping works must be undertaken by an accredited party of an appropriate ‘industry-recognised’ body. Review all FRA’s and investigate/ establish Fire Strategies for the properties in relation to the areas affected by The Works. Identify all works deemed necessary and associated with The Works to ensure all Fire Strategy requirements are complied with. Provide recommendations, with estimated costs, for the execution of these works. Report findings with respect to recommendations to WCC for any further works that may be deemed appropriate in regard to Fire Protection matters for WCC consideration and further direction/ instruction. Ensure The Works are fully compliant with current Fire Regulatory requirements.Compartmentation: Install intumescent grilles to air transfer system in corridors and provide option for mid corridor fire doors due to the length of communal walkways. Fire Stopping: Landlord areas/riser and service rooms.Fire doors: Replacement of damaged riser fire doors Meter cupboards - upgrade meter doors with ironmongery and signage. Seal Open vents leading on to communal corridor areas.Fire Seals: Staircase enclosures require combined smoke and intumescent seals. Fire Signage: New directional signage to podium.Plastic trunking to be clipped with metal clips at 1m intervals or replaced with metal trunking Note – All items above to be cross-checked against the fire risk assessment appendix – final proposals to be submitted to Client for agreement |
| Asbestos Management | Provide a full Refurbishment and Demolition Survey. Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements with respect to Asbestos. Ensure an asbestos R&D survey is carried out prior to any works being undertaken. Existing Asbestos registers have been provided as part of the Client Brief package of information where they exist. The Service Providers Project Execution Plan needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for assessing the information available and then for completing all necessary surveys/ works to identify and manage/ remove Asbestos hazards associated with The Works. |
| Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances | In addition to Asbestos management (as noted above) there may be other potentially hazardous circumstances that the Service Provider will need to address. Undertake all surveys as necessary to establish the existence of all potentially hazardous materials, substances and/ or environmental conditions. Procure and execute all works necessary to clear away any such hazards to the extent necessary in order to facilitate future surveys and execution of The Works. Provide recommendations for any additional measures that may be deemed necessary to prevent re-contamination. |
| O&M Manual | Provide Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for all systems associated with The Works, to include (but not limited to); A detailed future Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme/ regime associated with The Works; Future Plant Replacement Strategies, with estimated costs, for each property for further review/ consideration/ instruction as appropriate, by WCC; As-built drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules, valves charts, etc Manufacturers details and warranties (as applicable) |
| 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 is to be scheduled by the Service Provider within their PEP. The Service Provider is to provide a proposed Asset Tagging Register of all components for review and approval by WCC. |
Published: 20 January 2021
Last updated: 18 April 2024