Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-c8d7-70cc-95ab-773fef5f904e/invitation-to-tender-for-cumberland-towers-external-refurbishment-and-heating-sy awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for Cumberland Towers External Refurbishment and Heating system replacement. [Ipswich Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ipswich-borough-council) Estimated value £1 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 1 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Employer, Ipswich Borough Council, wishes to carry out external improvement works to Cumberland Towers to improve the building thermally and aesthetically. The Employer is seeking the services of a competent and experienced Principal Contractor to carry out these works. The works generally comprise the following: • Concrete and masonry repairs as structural report. • Supply and install insulated brick slips up to ground floor ceiling height externally. • Window replacement. • Supply and install aluminium window pods to rectify cold bridging. • Remove all items attached to walls which may impede the application of external wall insulation or render. • Supply and install exit doors to fit flush with new façade. • Enabling works such as flue extensions etc. as well as working around. • External wall insulation and render finish to all elevations above ground floor level. • Removal and disposal of existing balconies. • Removal and disposal of asbestos panels from balcony area. • Pigeon guano, builders and any other debris to be removed form balcony areas including window and doors. • Relocation of telecommunications equipment. • Design, supply and install enclosed glazed balconies in conjunction with EWI. • Replacement heating installation. • Reroofing. We highlight there are various Contractor Design Requirements for aspects of the works, notably the structural repairs, external wall insulation render system, balcony enclosures, window pods, roof and associated works. Your proposals must be based on the performance specifications and design concept drawing included in the Tender Documentation. Your proposals in these respects will be scrutinised carefully during the tender adjudication process. The form of contract will be the JCT Intermediate Contract with Contractor’s Design 2011. The Preambles and Specification documents should be read in conjunction with the Preliminaries, Individual Performance Specifications, the Contract Conditions and other all other tender documentation. Additional information: Register on the "SUFFOLK E-SOURCING SYSTEM" for tender opportunities Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Babergh District Council, Mid Suffolk District Council, St. Edmundsbury Borough Council, Forest Heath District Council, Waveney District Council and Suffolk Coastal District Council are collaboratively implementing a new E-Sourcing System to manage their Procurement and Contract management activities. You are here by asked to register as supplier on the Suffolk E-Sourcing System at the earliest opportunity. Read full description ## CPV classification Building completion work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2754887f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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