Invitation to Tender for Development of Land st Bullmarsh Close Middleton Stoney

Cherwell District Council is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor to construct a new build residential development in Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire.

The development consists of three passive house bungalows, two bedroom, together with adjacent external works.

In terms of Building Regulations Part M the homes will be M4 (2): Category 2 - Accessible and adaptable.

The works are to be carried out at a rural location opposite existing dwellings - Bullmarsh Close, Middleton Stoney.

Cherwell District Council is developing the works as part of its Regeneration and Housing programme.

An overview of the Main Contractor scope of work includes, but is strictly not limited to:  Clearance of site vegetation, etc including disposal off site,  Substructure,  Superstructure,  Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and above ground drainage,  Internal finishes,  Fixtures and fittings (excluding loose furniture),  Roadworks, parking bays, vehicle charging points and street lighting,  Hard and soft landscaping,  Foul and surface water underground drainage including connection to sewers,  Utilities, telecoms and freesat tv infrastructure including connections,  Fencing, sheds and external fittings and fixtures.

The process for works award is under a 'traditional' procurement arrangement with the design team directly appointed by Cherwell District Council being retained by the Council during the construction phase.

The procurement process is an open tender; the evaluation of tenders will be based on 40% Price and 60% Quality.

Full details of the evaluation criteria are provided in the Contractors Proposals section of this Invitation to Tender.

The works will be let on a fixed price lump sum basis under a JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2016.

The design that is the responsibility of the Main Contractor is as described in the tender documents, and including but not limited to: 1.

Trussed rafters.

2.

Beam and block floor.

3.

Timber structural thermal envelope.

Details of the intended procurement programme are provided within this Invitation to Tender.

The target date for contract award is week commencing 23rd March 2020.