Kitchens refurbishment - Taunton Deane Borough Council

TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
REFURBISHMENT OF KITCHENS IN COUNCIL OWNED DWELLINGS.
Taunton Deane Borough Council wishes to invite contractors who have a
proven track record in refurbishing domestic kitchens in council dwellings
to apply for inclusion on one or more tender lists for the following
contracts:
Phase 1 ( ref 7/3/149 ) Taunton and Bishops Hull approx 100 dwellings
Phase 2 ( ref 7/3/150  Taunton approx 100 dwellings
Phase 3 ( ref 7/3/151) Wellington approx 80 dwellings
Applicants should note the following:-
1) Those selected for a shortlist will be expected to attend
interviews before  final tender lists are produced for all three contracts.
It is anticipated that contract documentation will be sent to tenderers in

March, May and July, with a commencement on site in May, June and August
respectively.
2) The work will entail discussion with tenants, agreement with both
tenant and Council Officers as to what fittings are to be installed
together with other related building work with the intention of completely
upgrading kitchens. Kitchens will be specified on a performance criterion
in order to satisfy the requirements set out in the Decent Homes Standard.
3) It is anticipated that contractors will complete  a minimum of two
to three kitchens per week per contract. Properties will be occupied
throughout the refurbishment period.
4) The Form of Contract used will be the JCT  WCD 98, with Sectional
Completions.
5) There may be opportunity to enter into a Partnering or similar
arrangement between the Council and one or more contractors. There may also
be the possibility of additional properties being added to the above
contracts.
All applicants must supply the following information:
a) The full name and address of the company wishing to be considered
to tender.
b) The names and full addresses of at least two referees with details
of particular projects who can provide a reference of the applicant's
technical competence specifically in this type of work undertaken within
the last three years.
c) Audited and certified accounts for the last three available
financial years of trading the latest to be no more than eighteen months
old.
d) A statement of the company's annual turnover for the last three years.
e) On a separate sheet of company headed paper authorisation that the
Council can approach your bankers to provide a confidential financial
reference.
f) Sufficient information regarding their ability and resources to
show their capabilities in carrying out the duties of Principal Contractor
with regard to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
(including a copy of the company's current Health and Safety policy).
g) A copy of the company's Environmental Policy if available.
h) Details of the company's membership of the Construction Industry
Scheme.
i) Examples of Method Statements used for other similar contracts.
Further information may be obtained from Phil Webb, Taunton Deane Borough
Council  on 01823 356517.
Applications together with relevant supporting documentation (items a-i)
should be sent to Deane Building Design Group, The Deane House, Belvedere
Road, Taunton TA1 1HE.  FAO Mrs Gwyn Carter, by no later than Wednesday 12
March 2003.