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title: "Construction of New Supported Living Accommodation, Highgrove Lodge, Portsmouth"
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# Construction of New Supported Living Accommodation, Highgrove Lodge, Portsmouth

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033c4d

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting expressions of interest for the construction of new supported living accommodation at Highgrove Lodge, located in Portsmouth. This project, classified under the CPV category for sheltered housing construction work, has an estimated value of £4.7 million and is in the Planning stage of the procurement process. The deadline for submitting the supplier selection questionnaire is Wednesday, 22nd June 2022, at 10:00. The contract is expected to be awarded by September 2022, with construction commencing in mid-October 2022 and project completion anticipated by the end of October 2023. This tender will utilise the Restricted Procedure as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing for the selection of 5 to 6 suitable contractors to participate in the subsequent tender process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for construction firms experienced in developing supported living facilities, especially those with expertise in building accommodations for individuals with physical and learning difficulties. Subcontractors and suppliers specialising in wheelchair-accessible construction and communal living designs will also find potential in this project. Given the emphasis on quality materials and construction practices highlighted in the procurement process, businesses that align with these requirements are encouraged to participate, thereby expanding their project portfolios and enhancing their reputations in the social care housing sector.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced contractors to carry out the delivery of the redevelopment of Highgrove Lodge. The existing Highgrove Lodge site is to be redeveloped to provide Adult Social Care (ASC) with additional supported living accommodation for adults with physical and learning difficulties. The former Highgrove Lodge residential care home and day centre on the site was demolished down to the underside of ground floor slab level in 2008. The redevelopment of the site will provide accommodation for total of 24 residents in four units of 4 bed flats and two 4 bed bungalows, one bungalow for people with learning difficulties and one for individuals with severe physical disabilities. The buildings will also include communal living and dining areas, an office for support staff and communal entrance and lobby areas within the flat block. The project works has an estimated design and construction cost in the region of PS4.7m. The construction works will be on the basis of a traditional single stage competitive tender route (with a client appointed consult design team). The contract will be let using the JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2016 (ICD). The Council is targeting to have awarded this contract by September 2022, commencing works on site by the end of beginning of October 2022, completing by end of October 2023. The Council are looking to run the procurement process in line with the Restricted Procedure as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and establish a shortlist of 5 to 6 contractors who will subsequently be invited to tender. Application is via submission of a completed supplier selection questionnaire by Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at 10:00. All associated documents can be obtained from the Council's InTend e-sourcing solution.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced contractors to carry out the delivery of the redevelopment of Highgrove Lodge. The existing Highgrove Lodge site is to be redeveloped to provide Adult Social Care (ASC) with additional supported living accommodation for adults with physical and learning difficulties. The former Highgrove Lodge residential care home and day centre on the site was demolished down to the underside of ground floor slab level in 2008. The redevelopment of the site will provide accommodation for total of 24 residents in four units of 4 bed flats and two 4 bed bungalows, one bungalow for people with learning difficulties and one for individuals with severe physical disabilities. The buildings will also include communal living and dining areas, an office for support staff and communal entrance and lobby areas within the flat block. The project works has an estimated design and construction cost in the region of PS4.7m. The construction works will be on the basis of a traditional single stage competitive tender route (with a client appointed consult design team). The contract will be let using the JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2016 (ICD). The Council is targeting to have awarded this contract by September 2022, commencing works on site by the end of beginning of October 2022, completing by end of October 2023. The Council are looking to run the procurement process in line with the Restricted Procedure as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and establish a shortlist of 5 to 6 contractors who will subsequently be invited to tender. Scope of requirements The redevelopment of the site will provide accommodation for total of 24 residents in four units of 4 bed flats and two 4 bed bungalows, one bungalow for people with learning difficulties and one for individuals with severe physical disabilities. The buildings will also include communal living and dining areas, an office for support staff and in the case of the flats communal entrance and lobby areas. All buildings will be wheelchair accessible with level thresholds and there is a passenger lift to access the first-floor flats. The 4 bed flats and bungalows are to include the following accommodation; * 4 bedrooms sized and designed for wheelchair users * Ensuite wheelchair accessible wet-rooms to each bedroom * A wheelchair accessible assisted bathroom * An open-plan communal living space including a communal kitchen and dining area * A separate utility room for washing machine & tumble dryer * Storage * Staff office Although the 4 bed bungalows are to include the same accommodation as the flats, one of the bungalows will be larger to provide accommodation for severely physically disabled residents, who may be bed bound. Portsmouth City Council Housing and Property Services have a number of preferred materials and products for housing projects which have been selected for robustness and ease of maintenance or replacement. These materials and products are to be used for this project unless otherwise instructed by the client. In addition to the general brief and agreed standards, the clients' project manager has confirmed that the following project specific technical requirements will apply; * Boxing of service pipes is to be avoided in bathrooms and wet rooms as far as possible by incorporating concealed cisterns and SVP's behind "IPS" wall panelling. * 4 bed flats should include space for large top-loader washing machines in the utility rooms. * Robust ironmongery is to be used and locks are to be provided by a named local ironmongers to assist with future replacement / management. * Ducts and if possible, infrastructure cabling should be installed for Both BT and Virgin media connections. * All units are to be served a single electric meter on a commercial supply. A separate electric meter on a commercial supply is to be provided for communal areas. * LABC warrantees are required for the flats (in accordance with the funding conditions of Homes England) Programme The Council will let the Highgrove Lodge works in accordance with the following programme: * Publish FTS notice and Supplier Selection Questionnaire - Monday 23rd May 2022 * SSQ Return Deadline - Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at 10:00 * ITT published on Intend - Monday 11th July 2022 * Tender return deadline - Friday 19th August 2022 at 14:00 * Notification of preferred bidder - Friday 16th September 2022 * Standstill period - Saturday 17th September to Monday 26th September 2022 * Award Decision - Tuesday 27th September 2022 * On site commencement - Mid October 2022 * Completion - October 2023 Following evaluation of submitted SSQ responses, 5-6 contractors will be invited to tender for the new supported living accommodation at Highgrove Lodge. Application is via submission of completed SSQ and associated documentation via the Council's e-sourcing system accessible via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013736-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45211341 - Flats construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45261100 - Roof-framing work
- 45261210 - Roof-covering work
- 45261211 - Roof-tiling work
- 45261300 - Flashing and guttering work
- 45261310 - Flashing work
- 45261320 - Guttering work
- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45261420 - Waterproofing work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45410000 - Plastering work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45451000 - Decoration work
- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013736-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/
- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/business/business.aspx

## Provenance

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