Development of new homes - Wandsworth Borough Council

WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGHWIDE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOMES WITHIN REDUNDANT AREAS OF EXISTING HOUSING ESTATES (HIDDEN HOMES - PHASE 4)

General building contractors who have a proven experience in undertaking housing construction and refurbishment projects involving intensive work within areas of occupied residential blocks who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the above works across the borough, should submit their names to the Chief Executive and Director of Administration, Room 110, The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU, by 13th December 2002.

The estimated costs for these schemes is anticipated to total in the region of £2,400,000 with tenders expected to be sought in April/May 2003.

Contractors applying must demonstrate their abilities to undertake the above works in their application, which must include details of similarly sized contracts undertaken. All applicants must provide the following information with their reply:-

(a) The full name of the company wishing to tender;

(b) The names and addresses of three technical referees, with details of particular projects, who are able to provide a reference of the
applicant's competence specifically in this type of work;

(c) a copy of the company's latest audited accounts which should not be more than 18 months old;

(d) The name and address of the company's banker;

(e) Confirmation that the company are insured for Public Liability of at least £5,000,000;

(f) A copy of the company's Construction Industry Tax Deduction Certificate;

(g) Evidence of acting in the role of Principal Contractor under the 1994 CDM Regulations on similar schemes; and

(h) The name of the periodical in which this advertisement was seen.

In addition, if a contractor is shortlisted to tender, they will be required to submit a copy of their company's Policy Statement produced in
accordance with Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Applicants must refer only to the above-mentioned scheme in their reply.

Accompanying applications for other advertisements placed by Wandsworth Borough Council and late applications will not be considered.

The work under this contract will be carried out under the direction of Mr. C. Buss, BA, CPFA, Director of Housing and enquiries relating to this advertisement should be directed to Mr. R. Nunn, Senior Technical Manager, based at 17-27 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, London SW18 4AE. (Tel: 020 8871 6795).

G. K. JONES Chief Executive and Director of Administration