--- title: "Appointment of Main Contractor. Redevelopment of Avonmouth Fire Station" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5be9843-ebc7-4259-97f0-d0f9e608c947" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5be9843-ebc7-4259-97f0-d0f9e608c947" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5be9843-ebc7-4259-97f0-d0f9e608c947.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5be9843-ebc7-4259-97f0-d0f9e608c947.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2019-07-18" --- # Appointment of Main Contractor. Redevelopment of Avonmouth Fire Station Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5be9843-ebc7-4259-97f0-d0f9e608c947 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5be9843-ebc7-4259-97f0-d0f9e608c947) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5be9843-ebc7-4259-97f0-d0f9e608c947.json) ## Summary The Avon Fire Authority is initiating a tender process for the appointment of a main contractor for the redevelopment of the Avonmouth Fire Station, located at St. Andrew's Road, Avonmouth, Bristol. This project falls under the construction industry category and aims to create a BREEAM 'Excellent' rated five-bay, two-storey fire station. The procurement method is traditional, employing an open procedure with a total contract value of £3.9 million. The tender period is open until 29 August 2019, with the expected contract duration starting from 14 October 2019 and lasting for approximately 65 weeks. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialised in public sector works and capable of delivering complex projects while ensuring the existing facilities remain operational during construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, owing to the potential for subcontracting and collaboration on various elements of the project, such as landscaping and additional facility enhancements. Businesses with expertise in complying with construction regulations and a focus on sustainability will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Avon Fire Authority are seeking to appoint a suitability qualified and experienced main contractor to deliver the redevelopment of Avonmouth Fire Station, St. Andrew's Road, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9HQ. The main contractor will also perform the duties and responsibilities of the Principal Contractor, as defined under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The project will comprise of the construction of a BREEAM "Excellent" rated five bay, two storey fire station and associated works. The works will consist of the phased demolition of the existing facilities and phased construction of the new facility, which will include an appliance bay, quiet rooms, training room and other facilities. Other works that are required are the associated external works, including hard and soft landscaping within the site boundary. The existing fire station is to remain fully operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. The anticipated duration of the project is 65 weeks. The proposed form of procurement will be traditional with contractors design packages for certain elements of the building. The proposed form of contract will be the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with Activity Schedule (Main Option A). We would advise that any interested parties read 'Volume 0 - Instructions to Tenderers' before proceeding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a955723-f119-4190-927c-38e141d3d56d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 19 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,900,000 | | 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 | AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS20 8JJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Portishead West | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 18 Jul 2019 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a955723-f119-4190-927c-38e141d3d56d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a955723-f119-4190-927c-38e141d3d56d 18th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29379&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30508 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.avonfire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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