Tender

Contractor for refurbishment 11 & 12 Northumberland Square & Unicorn House New Build Scheme

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Tyneside Council has initiated a tender process for the contractor role in the refurbishment and new build scheme for properties at 11 & 12 Northumberland Square and Unicorn House. This project falls under the construction work industry category, with key deadlines for contract award and possession set for November 2022. The Employer, Aurora Properties (Sale) Ltd, wholly owned by North Tyneside Council, is seeking interested parties for this works procurement labelled as "active" by the council.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for construction companies specialising in residential developments, zero-carbon specifications, and related construction services to bid for the contract. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on works projects at specific locations within North Shields Town Centre. Interested businesses should consider the detailed timeline and requirements outlined for submission, aiming to compete effectively in the competitive open procedure tender process.

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Notice Title

Contractor for refurbishment 11 & 12 Northumberland Square & Unicorn House New Build Scheme

Notice Description

Project 1 - 11-12 Northumberland Square in North Shields Town Centre (the Development): The Development is a conversion, from offices to private residential, of a prominent Grade 2 listed corner building at Northumberland Square in North Shields. It is presently derelict and has suffered from a lack of maintenance for the last 7 years. It was bought by the Local Authority in May 2020 with the intention of bringing forward a complementary residential development based on the successful conversion of 13/16 Northumberland Square next door. Project 2 - At demolished Unicorn House Site in North Shields Town Centre - NE30 1BB. (the Development). The Development consists of 28 newbuild units to be built on the recently demolished Unicorn House site (0.5 hectares) in North Shields. Unicorn House was the former name of the 1960's office block which the Council bought and cleared for the purposes of residential development. The new development consists of 22 No 3 bed houses, 4 No 2 bed apartments and 2 No 1 bed apartments. 21 No houses are for market sale, 1No house for reduced market sale and 6 No flats are Affordable rent to be sold to Aurora Developments Ltd. The units will have a zero-carbon specification consisting of solar, air source and insulation. The Employer is Aurora Properties (Sale) Ltd which is a company wholly owned and controlled by North Tyneside Council. Further information is available within the tender pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Project 1 - 11-12 Northumberland Square in North Shields Town Centre (the Development): The Development is a conversion, from offices to private residential, of a prominent Grade 2 listed corner building at Northumberland Square in North Shields. It is presently derelict and has suffered from a lack of maintenance for the last 7 years. It was bought by the Local Authority in May 2020 with the intention of bringing forward a complementary residential development based on the successful conversion of 13/16 Northumberland Square next door. The residential accommodation is on 3 floors. The basement is not going to be used for accommodation but for general storage for owners. The living accommodation is 5No 1 bed flats in the main listed that faces the Square 1No 2 bed townhouse that faces Upper Camden Street. Carparking for the owners is on the street. Planning Approval and Listed Building Consent was granted on the 29th April 2022 and documents are available on the planning portal 21/02273/FUL. Since the purchase of the building the Council in May 2020 have carried the following remedial works and surveys * Temporary repairs to the roof valley between the town house and the flats * Removal of an unsafe chimney to No 11 Northumberland Square * Internal strapping to the gable wall on Upper Camden Street * Full de-watering of the basement including a new floor and sump pump. * Asbestos removal and certification. (there is a small amount of asbestos board left in the basement ceiling in room RGL06 - Drawing Number 522 : 103L). The proposed key dates for the programme are as follows: Contract Award November 2022 Date of Possession November 2022 Mobilisation & site security commencing December 2022 Practical Completion by the end of December 2023. Project 2 - At demolished Unicorn House Site in North Shields Town Centre - NE30 1BB. (the Development). The Development consists of 28 newbuild units to be built on the recently demolished Unicorn House site (0.5 hectares) in North Shields. Unicorn House was the former name of the 1960's office block which the Council bought and cleared for the purposes of residential development. The new development consists of 22 No 3 bed houses, 4 No 2 bed apartments and 2 No 1 bed apartments. 21 No houses are for market sale, 1No house for reduced market sale and 6 No flats are Affordable rent to be sold to Aurora Developments Ltd. The units will have a zero-carbon specification consisting of solar, air source and insulation. Planning Approval will be awarded subject to a S106 contribution. The Application was submitted in Dec 2020 and has been assessed by the Council's Planning Team. Since the purchase of the building and its demolition the Council has, * Submitted a full planning permission for the development. * Carried out a site strip and disposal of unsuitable material * Built a new retaining wall around the substation and re-roofed the building * Commissioned NPG to re-route the LV cable next to the Bell and Bucket Pub * Commissioned the work to re-route an substandard foul drain from Northumbria House * Engaged with the Council's highway authority in respect of S278 works * Carried out a Level 2 site assessment of the ground conditions. The proposed key dates for the programme are as follows: Contract Award November 2022 Date of Possession November 2022 Mobilisation & site security commencing December 2022 Practical Completion by the end of July 2023. The Employer is Aurora Properties (Sale) Ltd which is a company wholly owned and controlled by North Tyneside Council. Further information is available within the tender pack. Additional information: The following link can be used to obtain the tender documentation, as soon as you express an interest the documents can be downloaded: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=20e60ceb-9d2e-ed11-8119-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03668c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030626-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF AURORA PROPERTIES (SALE) LIMITED

Contact Name
Mr Paul Batey
Contact Email
paul.batey@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1916435657

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

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