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title: "Refurbishment of Leeds Media Centre"
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# Refurbishment of Leeds Media Centre

Buyer: UNITY PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d553b7c8-cabf-470a-b8db-9e0bd4daf7b8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Leeds Media Centre, initiated by Unity Property Services Limited in collaboration with Leeds City Council, is currently in the Tender stage. The project is located at 21 Savile Mount, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 3HZ, and it falls under the Construction work industry category. The contract has an estimated value of £1,500,000 and will be part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The tender period concludes on 18 December 2020, with the work anticipated to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2022. This procurement follows a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those specialising in sustainable building practices, as the project aims for a 'Very Good' rating under the BREEAM Non-Domestic Refurbishment standards. Contractors experienced in restoration of historic buildings, energy-efficient upgrades, and general construction works will find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive opportunity for a wide range of businesses.

## Notice

Unity Property Services Limited (Unity) has partnered with Leeds City Council to design and deliver a significant regeneration project, namely the refurbishment of the Leeds Media Centre at 21 Savile Mount, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 3HZ. The project will be part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Unity wishes to procure a single Contractor to carry out alteration and refurbishment works to the existing Media Centre. The building comprises a three storey flat roofed block with a basement, originally constructed in 1921 and significantly modified since. The last major refurbishment of the building took place in 2001. 1.4 Scope of Works The project comprises work on the existing building as generally shown on Nicol Thomas Architects elevations and floor plans drawings M4568.P.02, M4568.S.01 and M4568.P.01 and as further described in Nicol Thomas Architects Outline Schedule of Repair/Refurbishment Works Statement and Construction Cost Estimate dated March 2020, including: * Removal of existing redundant plant from the roof, recovering the roof with a tapered insulation system * Renewal of existing rainwater goods * Removal and replacement of existing external building envelope components including windows and doors * Repairs to the external building envelope * Internal layout reconfiguration * Repair, replacement and redecoration to internal areas * Renewal of all sanitary fittings * Renewal of the kitchen facilities to first and second floors * Replacing the existing heating system * Replacing the existing ventilation system * Replacing the existing passenger list * Alterations to existing building services installations including installation of some new ducted mechanical ventilation * Works required under the BREEAM refurbishment category including the provision for renewable energy solutions. The drawings referred to above are attached as Appendix XX The scope of work for the refurbishment of the Media Centre has been prepared on the basis of the designs prepared by Nicol Thomas. The estimated cost for building works based on this design is PS1,522,000 including an allowance for professional design fees incurred as part of the design and build package but excluding VAT. The project is to achieve an assessment rating of 'Very Good' against BREEAM Non-Domestic Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014, parts 2,3 and 4. T Additional information: Following a request for clarification regarding the page limits for Part 4 Scored Question 5 - Health & Safety. We would advise bidders to note that the question asks for 5 Risk assessment to be included as part of the response. The 5 Risk assessments can be included as attachments to your response and will not be counted towards the specified page limit of 4 pages of A4. The Method Statement will be counted as part of the page limit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d30a5b-57d0-452f-a02a-c1b4673ac596 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | UNITY PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS7 1AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 14:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d30a5b-57d0-452f-a02a-c1b4673ac596
- 21 Nov 2020 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d30a5b-57d0-452f-a02a-c1b4673ac596
- 4 Nov 2020 at 15:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea6ef7c-676a-4dad-b1f3-c8d3ae61c07d
- 31 Oct 2020 at 14:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea6ef7c-676a-4dad-b1f3-c8d3ae61c07d
- 31 Oct 2020 at 14:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea6ef7c-676a-4dad-b1f3-c8d3ae61c07d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d30a5b-57d0-452f-a02a-c1b4673ac596
  9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea6ef7c-676a-4dad-b1f3-c8d3ae61c07d
  4th November 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f9514f6-89b8-4b5c-8481-a71f8398cb58

## Notice URLs

- https://www.unityenterprise.co.uk/

## Provenance

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