--- title: "Avanti School Temporary Site" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16a43805-d6f9-4529-bc30-e7e36b29e1a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16a43805-d6f9-4529-bc30-e7e36b29e1a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16a43805-d6f9-4529-bc30-e7e36b29e1a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16a43805-d6f9-4529-bc30-e7e36b29e1a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED" published: "2018-12-13" --- # Avanti School Temporary Site Buyer: MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16a43805-d6f9-4529-bc30-e7e36b29e1a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16a43805-d6f9-4529-bc30-e7e36b29e1a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16a43805-d6f9-4529-bc30-e7e36b29e1a7.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by Mott MacDonald Limited, focusing on the "Avanti School Temporary Site" project, which falls under the construction industry category, specifically for school building works. Located at Narborough Road, Leicester (LE3 0BT), this project is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £950,000 allocated for refurbishment works. The contract is set to start on 3rd March 2019 and is scheduled to be completed by 5th July 2019, targeting the accommodation of additional classrooms and facilities to meet the needs of secondary school students. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in educational facilities, refurbishment, and compliance with safety regulations. Companies that focus on design and build contracts, or possess expertise in managing projects in occupied premises—with considerations for noise, dust, and safeguarding—will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, ideally those equipped to handle the challenges associated with working in a live school environment while adhering to health and safety standards. ## Notice Description Brief description of project, location, scale A building that was constructed in 1902, located on Narborough Road, Leicester (LE3 0BT), requires refurbishment to meet the temporary demand of the secondary school students. Part of the building was refurbished earlier this year to meet the initial demand for school places of for the first cohort (Yr 7) located on the ground floor. This phase of works has now finished, and the authority are seeking a contractor to complete the refurbishment work for the next phase to accommodate an additional 13 classrooms, toilets and associated staffing space by July 2019, over the 1st and 2nd floor of the building. The quantum of classrooms maybe subject to change dependent on the next year's cohort size. Careful management of the works will be required as the Ground floor is occupied by the School and safeguarding. Similarly, consideration of vibration, noise and dust generation in a live school will be a key consideration and impact on the existing school infrastructure. The first phase of works removed the majority asbestos from the building, however due to the intrusive nature of works further investigations might be required. Survey information and Phase 1 specification items will be provided as part of the tender information to allow the extent of the works to be accurately priced. Survey information that can be expected to be provided within the tender pack will include, Asbestos R&D, Building Condition (including measurements): Shown below is a bullet point summary of the potential works, which should not be treated as exhaustive: * Localised repairs to existing plaster walls and ceilings due to water damage (currently lath and plaster) * Replacement of high level windows (listed-timber) * New Fire Doors / Acoustic doors * Extending the mechanical and electrical systems from the ground floor to the 1st/2nd floor to provide compliant heating / lighting with the classrooms and circulation spaces * New Fire Alarms/Emergency Escape Lighting and detection systems - extending the temporary installation, and linking to the ground floor * New floor finishes throughout, including staircases * Re-cabling and trunking within classrooms for small power and data (ICT) * New Lighting Throughout * Potential for mechanical ventilation to certain areas, notably toilets * General redecoration * Minimal reconfiguration of internal walls (typically non-load bearing) expected * Procurement of Fixed Furniture and Equipment * Compliance to Building Regulations, Conversation officer, Architectural works, Fire safety and Principal Designer role, Specialist design of works including M&E * The contractor will be expected to manage any asbestos encountered as part of the works. Proposed Procurement The proposed procurement will be a single stage tender, which will be released as a lump sum to a design and build contractor. Proposed Form of Contract The form of contract is anticipated to be JCT DB11 intermediate cont ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3fa224-ca26-472e-bf57-65a5f476da4c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2019 - 5 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 2EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings - 45214220 - Secondary school construction work ## Release History - 13 Dec 2018 at 16:28 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3fa224-ca26-472e-bf57-65a5f476da4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3fa224-ca26-472e-bf57-65a5f476da4c 13th December 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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