UK SBS FM16116 Cold Water Storage Tank Replacement Works Invitation to Quote

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 13th September 2016 at 11:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

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Brief Introduction

Several of the Cold Water Storage Tanks (original build items) Located within various nodes at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS) have a greater capacity than is necessary. This project comprises the rationalisation of these tanks with smaller units in the interest of water conservation.

Main Tender Requirements

This tender is for the replacement of the nodal Cold Water (Raw & Soft) Storage Tanks. Tenderers are required to provide a cost (per tank) to replace the current one cubic meter cold water storage tanks with one piece GRP Balmoral BOP110LP-1 500ltr cold water storage tanks sited within the Nodes (3,4 & 6) being a total of 6 tanks. The works are to consist of isolating, draining and removing the current tanks (To be handed to the estates department) and site the new tanks in the same location altering the supply and outlet pipework to suit. The current cold water feed pipework has an inline meter which is to be moved to a lower position for ease of reading usage. You should allow for the testing and commissioning of the newly installed tanks. All new pipework to be insulated upon completion.

General.

• All works to take place during working hours. • The appointed contractor will undertake both the Principal Designer (PD) and Principal Contractor (PC) duties under the Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations (CDM 2015). The contractor will need to possess the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience of the PD role or employ others to act in this capacity on their behalf. The PD role will commence as soon as the appointment is confirmed and will be a key part of the project team from the initial planning phase through the duration of the programme.

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