V&A North East Quarter Roof Works

• Procurement for this project will be via a two-stage competitive tender process.
• Appointment expected end of 2022, under a formal Pre-Construction Services Agreement for 8 weeks.
• JCT Design and Build 2016 Form of Contract.
• Within the first stage of works, the successful contractor will undertaken any relevant surveys, provide a complete scaffolding design and complete a defined set of deliverables that the project team are currently working through.
• The outline Architectural information and outline Structural information can be found appended to the PQQ

North Courts:

The North court roofs will require a complete overhaul, with only the existing structure to remain (some minor structural alterations required). All of the existing pitched glazed roofs are to be replaced with double glazing. The existing single glazing of the clerestories is to be retained. Repairs required to existing cast iron gutters and installation of new external gantries to help facilitate future maintenance of the roofs. Some minor alterations work to the electrical items are required in the roof void spaces with majority of package being temporary electrical works to facilitate the works occurring. Additional electrical services are to be installed within some of the roof voids to afford safe access and egress eg. Lighting/Emergency Lighting. A new aspirating smoke detection system is to be installed.

Substantial works required in terms of logistics for installation of scaffolding to North Courts required as number of gallery spaces to remain open whilst the works occur.

Fixed blackout blinds are to be provided within all areas with glazed roofs.

South Courts

The South Court roofs consist of Gallery 38, 39 & Prince Consort.

Gallery 38 & Prince Consort roofs require new felt roof coverings and insulation over existing finish. No internal gallery works are required.

Assumed no scaffolding requirements needed for Gallery 38 & Prince Consort.

Gallery 39 requires replacement of existing single glazing with new double glazing. The existing felted roof finish around the roof light is to be upgraded with insulation and new felt covering. In addition, renewal of existing drainage outlets and gutters along with replacement of existing access hatches.

Works within Gallery 39 are required at high level to remove the existing suspended ceiling structure inside the gallery. Making good to the walls at high level and installation of new house lighting within the space. Works will be required to the electrical systems within the space to help facilitate the works occurring and permanent diversions of electrical systems running through the space at high level. Protection is to be provided to existing historic finishes to upper part of east wall.

Assumed Gallery 39 will require full birdcage scaffolding installed within the space.

Fixed blackout blinds are to be provided within all areas with glazed roofs. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T9ZH3Y8N35 ↗