Wandsworth housing

WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

HIDDEN HOMES PROGRAMME (PHASE 5) AT VARIOUS SITES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH

Expressions of interest are sought from multi-disciplinary general contractors who can demonstrate a proven track record of executing works to a high standard whilst working in occupied housing estates. Contractors who wish to be considered for selection should submit their names to Miss P. Chuard, Senior Contracts Officer, Leasehold and Procurement Services,
17-27 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, London SW18 4AE by 29th July 2005.
The works will comprise the construction of new units of housing accommodation developed within existing redundant areas of housing blocks such as store sheds, underground garages, boiler rooms etc. The work forms part of the successful Hidden

Homes initiative of the Council, which has already produced over 100 new units.
The estimated cost of this scheme ranges from £750,000 to £1.5 million and tenders are likely to be sought in November 2005.
All applicants must provide the following information with their application:-
(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 applicants 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 is insured, or is prepared to insure if successful, for Public
Liability insurance 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 only refer 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 any enquiries 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