Church refurbishment - Ipswich

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Internal Refurbishment of St Lawrence Church, Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who wish to be included on a Select List of Tenderers for the above project. The contract will involve the internal refurbishment of St Lawrence Church, a grade II* listed church. The value of the contract is estimated at approximately £400,000, let using the JCT form of contract.

It is anticipated that a shortlist of contractors will be invited to tender for the works during August 2004. Applicants must demonstrate their skills to undertake the above works in their expression of interest, which must include details of similar sized contracts undertaken recently. In addition, contractors applying must

provide the following information with their submissions:

• The names and addresses of three technical referees who are able to provide a reference of
  the applicant's competence in relation to this type of work. Details of particular contracts
  undertaken by the applicant should form a part of these references.
• A copy of the Company's latest audited accounts, which should not be more than 18 months
  old.
• The name and address of the Company's bankers.
• Confirmation that the Company is ensured for Public Liability of at least £5,000,000.
• A copy of the Company's Construction Industry Tax Deduction Certificate.
• Evidence of having acted in the role of Principal Contractor under the 1994 CDM Regulations on similar schemes.

Interested parties should ensure that their written application reaches the address below by 11 August, 2004.
E. Blanchard, Building & Design Services, Ipswich Borough Council, Civic Centre, Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2EE.