Extrernal repairs and window replacement - Wandsworth Borough Council

WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
EXTERNAL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AT COLSON WAY ESTATE, LONDON SW16
Applications are sought from main contractors who can demonstrate extensive
experience in the management of complex multi-trade repair of social
housing property and who wish to be considered to tender for the above
works. Applicants should submit their names to the Chief Executive and
Director of Administration, Room 110, The Town Hall, Wandsworth High
Street, London SW18 2PU by 21st March 2003.
This contract is for the extensive repair and refurbishment of five
six-storey point blocks and other low rise dwellings forming the Colson Way
Estate, London SW16. The works will be carried out whilst the buildings are

fully occupied and will include:-
(a) Replacement of existing timber windows with PVCu double glazed units;
(b) Renewal of roof coverings to the point blocks including upgrading
of thermal insulation;
(c) Removal of asbestos materials in connection with the window
replacement works;
(d) External repairs and redecorations; and
(e) Repair and redecoration of store sheds.
Contractors will need to be adept in the management of specialist
sub-contractors and be able to demonstrate previous success in achieving
high standards of refurbishment quality with similar works. It is
anticipated that tenders will be sought in May 2003 and the estimated value
of the contract is anticipated to be in the region of £1.3 million.
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
7295).
G. K. Jones
Chief Executive and Director of Administration