Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-30c8-713c-8552-95f524ce0c30/conversion-of-block-o-police-hq-poertishead-to-a-detained-property-store closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Conversion of Block O Police HQ Poertishead to a Detained Property Store [Avon and Somerset Constabulary](https://tendernation.io/buyers/avon-and-somerset-constabulary) Estimated value £110,000 to £160,000 Published 11 Jan 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. - 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 ### Project Scope Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary, wish to convert the existing vehicle garage to Block O building into a DPR Store at their headquarters in Portishead. This tender package is for pricing by main contractors to carry out the mechanical and electrical works fabric works and associated M&E builders work. In addition, a separate tender has been issued directly to racking installers to install new archive storage racking and a mezzanine single story floor together with a new goods lift. The main contractor shall include within their price the management and co-ordination for the installation of these works within the overall contract programme. The anticipated lead in period for the racking and mezzanine flooring installation is 5 weeks and 5 weeks construction duration. The lead in period for the mechanical plant is estimated to be around 8 weeks. The installation of the lighting at high level is likely to be the first operation on site due to access requirements with the mezzanine floor and racking being installed closely behind. The racking and mezzanine floor layout drawing 150785 L(0)02 proposed ground floor shows the racking layout. ### Proposed Works The proposed works include the following main elements: Mechanical & Electrical: • Strip out of existing / redundant data, cabling, lighting and mechanical services and associated equipment. • Provision of new light fittings and cabling • Provision of new emergency lighting. • Alterations / upgrading the fire alarm installation. • Upgrading the electrical power supply / distribution board works. • Provision of small power / data / ancillaries. • Provision of new heating plant & warm air heating system • Alterations to intruder installation / CCTV provision. • Provision of new secure access control system. (Avon Armour prox reader) Fabric: • Replacement of the roller shutter door with new glazed window walling • Remove the concrete dished drainage channel and infill. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2b85f3f1-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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