Handrails and balustrade work - Durham County Council

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENT
Expressions of interest are invited from experienced contractors for
the following works.
The modification and/or the renewal of balustrades and handrails in
County Hall, Durham in order to achieved compliance with the current
building regulations. The proposed project is to cover two sets of
stairs one over
eight floors and the other over seven floors.
The contractor must be capable of manufacturing and installing a
timber handrail with the required stair to landing joint. The
handrail and landing joint must match the existing in regards to
profile, colour and quality as far as possible.
The contractor will also be expected to proved metal balustrades for
the handrail with infill panels to match the existing as far as
possible.
This is a complex project requiring a finish in keeping with the
existing aesthetics and which will compliment the existing structure.
Interested parties will be required to provide an input of ideas to
assist in the design process.
Prospective Tenderers should submit with their application:-
1) Full details of persons from whom references could be obtained
2) Current Company Health and Safety Policy
3) Their last 3 years company accounts
4) Details of similar work undertaken
The closing date for expressions of interest is Monday 10 May 2004.
Applications should be returned to the Accounts and Contracts Section,
Environment, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UQ.
Chris Tunstall
Deputy Chief Executive
(Environment and Change Management)
County Hall, Durham