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William Blake Estate Windows and Redecorations
City of London Corporation is looking to procure a multi-disciplinary design team for window replacements and associated works project at William Blake Estate.
The work involves undertaking principal designer duties, deliver the pre-planning and full planning applications, produce specifications and cost plans ready to tender for the works and undertake contract administration duties.
The successful consultant is to survey the existing windows and external doors (where located within window sets) to determine how the existing windows are to be removed and replaced with new, efficient contemporary windows which will achieve Listed Building Consent. In conjunction with the window replacements particular consideration is essential to ensure that adequate ventilation is incorporated within the design proposals.
Each block has its own set of windows in various fenestrations which consist mainly of timber framed single glazed sliding sash windows. The consultant will be expected to review previously approved planning applications and undertake any additional surveys for each block and window type before submitting new pre-planning applications (including summary of options) and then subsequently using the advice to submit full planning application.
During the planning process, the consultant is expected to review previous planning submissions and responses and build the new specifications ready to tender either via a compliant open tender process or via a nominated framework. Subject to full planning permissions, the consultant will submit a specification to accompany City of London tender documents.
The requirements for the new windows are to protect the building from external conditions, provide privacy and security, improve the acoustic performance, provide thermal insulation, aid in the external fabric’s resistance to spread of fire, provide access to daylight, provide controllable ventilation, resist wind loadings, and provide protection from falling and impact.
The Corporation also intends to incorporate various associated works into this window replacement package, in order to maximise efficiencies and ensure that its landlord responsibilities are fully met. Although the window replacement element will undoubtedly be a key component of the works, a holistic approach is considered most appropriate at this stage, in respect of the blocks’ external envelope.
Location
Sector
Residential, Refurb
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
ITT
Deadline
30 April 2025
Consultant Team
Architect
Principal Designer
Contract Administrator
Quantity Surveyor
Principal Designer
Contract Administrator
Quantity Surveyor
Submission Criteria
Assessed 45% on Technical Ability, 15% on Responsible procurement and 40% on Price.
Technical Questions:
Provide a method statement for the delivery of this project detailing innovative and cost saving techniques where possible. Also detail how (where necessary) you will assess / deliver additional ventilation requirements and how you will ensure compliance where boiler flues are situated near windows. Max. 1500 words. (30%)
Provide up to 3 examples of where you have performed the role outlined in the brief on similar window replacement or refurbishment projects. Demonstrate where and how you have:
– Performed the role of Multidisciplinary Consultant.
– Delivered and monitored cost plans for similar projects.
– Contributed to economic design solutions by collaborating closely with Clients and the design team.
– Supported Clients in the preparation of business cases and other reports.
– Faced and responded to programme and budget constraints.
– Contributed to value engineering exercises.
– Oversaw successful delivery of construction works on behalf of similar social housing clients. Max. 1500 words. (30%)
Provide details of the appointed team. Include a structure with number of personnel, job titles, brief CV or job description – the expectation is that this will be proportionate to the project. Max. 1000 words. (20%)
Please provide a full programme of activity. Including: Client care approach, methodology to avoid slippage in overall programme and sequence of key milestones critical to a project of this nature. Max. 1000 words. (20%)
Responsible Procurement Questions:
As part of this project, it is required to carry out an equality impact assessment and in some cases may involve be working with vulnerable or elderly residents.
Provide an outline of how you intend to work alongside the City of London Project Team to undertake an equality impact assessment and ensure that the design proposals will meet the needs for any vulnerable residents. (40%)
Give a practical example of a project that you have worked on previously where vulnerability issues have been identified and the practical solutions that you have incorporated. Max. 1000 words (combined with above question) (30%)
What sustainability expertise will you bring to this project/contract? Share at least one BAU initiative that could be implemented within the first 6 months of this project/ contract and at least one relevant example of a successful intervention you have completed on another project/contract. Max. 500 words. (30%)