--- title: "GB-Watford: Refurbishment Works - Town Hall Annexe" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94b3190e-2263-450b-b9cb-0d9017ae4659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94b3190e-2263-450b-b9cb-0d9017ae4659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94b3190e-2263-450b-b9cb-0d9017ae4659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94b3190e-2263-450b-b9cb-0d9017ae4659.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-22" --- # GB-Watford: Refurbishment Works - Town Hall Annexe Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94b3190e-2263-450b-b9cb-0d9017ae4659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94b3190e-2263-450b-b9cb-0d9017ae4659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94b3190e-2263-450b-b9cb-0d9017ae4659.json) ## Summary The Watford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment works of the Town Hall Annexe, located in Watford, East of England. This project focuses on internal demolition and the reconfiguration of various spaces within the four-storey building, along with necessary mechanical and electrical installations. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd December 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1st March 2022 and conclude by 1st September 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, engineering, and interior design services. The nature of the works entails collaboration with a professional team and extensive refurbishment, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in mechanical and electrical installations, as well as those experienced in managing building contracts involving design responsibility. Interested parties should prepare to showcase their qualifications and submit an Expression of Interest to engage in this project. ## Notice Tenders are to be invited for the refurbishment works of the top two floors of the Annexe building, located to the west of Watford Town. The Annexe building is a four-storey building with a long, rectangular footprint, a masonry facade with regular sash window fenestration and a mansard roof at Level 3 with a metal structure and dormer window. The building is accessed via double doors at ground level on both gable ends of the building. It is surrounded by hard surfaced areas belonging to the Watford Council Town Hall building complex. Vertical circulation is located at both ends of the building. The North-Eastern core comprises of stairs and a passenger lift, the South-Western core of stairs only. The works comprise of internal demolition of partition walls and removal existing ceiling tiles and fixtures and fittings, installation of new partition walls to suit new layout, new floor, ceiling and wall finishes and redecoration. The scope also includes the demolition and reconfiguration of WC cubicle partitions and installation of new services across all four floors (including a VRF system). At this stage, it is not expected that the procurement of furniture will be included. The GIA is approximately 500m2 per floor. The building has raised floors throughout (ground floor TBC) as well as suspended plasterboard cassette ceilings. WC facilities and Tea Points are located within the South-Western core. The design has been developed to RIBA Stage 3. The existing professional team consist of Mace, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and ION Consulting Engineers Ltd. The professional team has worked with Watford Borough Council for a number of years and very familiar with the site. The remainder of the works will be delivered under two-stage design and build procurement. The successful supplier will be appointed for the first stage under a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) 2016. Once the successful supplier's PCSA is completed, the intention is that the successful supplier will enter into the second stage under a JCT Design and Build (D&B) 2016 with amends to deliver the build works in line with the Contractor's Proposals. Please note that under the JCT D&B 2016 amendments the successful supplier will need to accept full design responsibility, including any design contained within the Employer's Requirements. Full contract amendments will be provided within the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This is an Expression of Interest phase. Please complete the EOI form and return. Please find indicative drawings of the proposed scheme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aeb9b6c-92f5-40fc-9d0c-d952702c60d2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services - 79932000 - Interior design services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2021 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aeb9b6c-92f5-40fc-9d0c-d952702c60d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aeb9b6c-92f5-40fc-9d0c-d952702c60d2 22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Refurbishment-Works---Town-Hall-Annexe/6488TF5VE2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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