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1.0 General

1.1 General Information

2.0 Pre- Contract Requirements 4

2.1 Insurance 4

2.2 Programme of works 4

2.3 Tax and V.A. T Requirements 5

3.0 Pre- Construction Requirements 5

3.1 Health and Safety Requirements 5

3.2 Traffic Management Plan 6

3.3 Road Opening Licence 6

3.4 Commencement Notice 7

4.0 Miscellaneous 7

4.1 Standard Specification 8

4.2 Material Testing and Sampling 8

4.3 Working Hours 8

4.4 Noise Control 8

4.5 Protection of Watercourses from pollution 9

5.0 Materials 9

6.0 RIAI Contract without Quantities

7.0 On Site Meetings/ Recording of minutes

8.0 Additional Information

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 General Information

This specification outlines the extent of works associated at the Convent of Mercy,

Tullamore, County Offaly as shown on the site layout drawings and it shall be read in

conjunction with the relevant contract documents, drawing specifications and the

schedule of rates.

Any additional requirements as set out in the contract documents shall form part of the

works specification and shall be additional to the information as set out in this Standard

Specification.

All Items of work priced in the schedule of rates shall be in accordance with the relevant

aspects of this Specification.

1.2 Contract Requirements

Before pricing the work, the Contractor shall visit the site of the proposed works (as

shown on the relevant layout drawings) for the following purposes

(a) to familarise themselves with any features or irregularities, which may not be

represented on the relevant drawings of the proposed scheme.

(b) to carry out any relevant tests or investigations as deemed necessary to facilitate

competitive pricing of the works.

Any additional claims for payment resulting from the Contractors failure to address

points (a) and (b) will not be entertained.

1.3 Site Supervision

Site supervision will be provided by BCF Architects, Niall Culleton to act on behalf of the

client.

Reference in this specification to the “Engineer” will mean the “Resident Engineer” or

“Clerk of Works” as appointed by BCF Architects, in accordance with Paragraph one of

Section 1 (III).

The Engineer’s decision in matters of adequacy of workmanship, materials, extent of

works, completion and testing, is final.

1.4 Site

The site shall mean the lands/portion of land buildings, public highways, laneways or

private roadways, on which the works, as detailed in the relevant contract documents,

are to be built, constructed or erected.

Where the site comprises public property and work to a listed building permission for

construction works and maintenance thereafter on the public site, will be granted in

writing by The Project Manager, subject to full compliance by the contractor with points

detailed in Section 2(i), (ii), (iii) and Section 3(I), (ii), (iii), of this specification

Where the site comprises private property, permission for construction works and

maintenance thereafter on the private site shall be sought by the owner and agreed with

the landowner in the form of a wayleave agreement prior to approval of scheme by the

Engineer.

A copy of the signed “wayleave” agreement shall be submitted to the Engineer at

approval stage in respect of each portion of site comprising private property.

A wayleave shall be at least 10m (33’) in width.

Before construction work commences, the Contractor shall prepare a record of the site

conditions and submit to the Engineer for approval.

1.5 Levels

All levels shown on the drawings refer to Local Datum in meters and shall be sufficiently

accurate to facilitate construction/pipe laying.

Stream, culvert, river, lake or other natural water levels will be shown on drawings,

where practicable and the Contractor is obliged to verify these levels (for himself) before

using them.

Temporary Bench Marks shall be provided, on site, by the Contractor as requested by the

Engineer prior to commencement and during the course of the works.

1.6 Conditions of Contract

The contractor shall adhere to the RIAI without quantities.

2.0 PRE-CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Insurance

After provisional appointment of the Contractor, by the owner or the Engineer (to carry

out the works), the Contractor is required to submit evidence of adequate insurance to

the engineer for inspection, in respect of the following areas

(a) Employers Liability. (b)

Public Liability.

(c) Motor vehicle and plant, insurance cover for all vehicles and plant intended for use

during the contract period.

(b) Any structural damage and/or collapse.

The above listed insurances (a), (b), (c) and (d) - must be maintained in place for the

entire duration of the contract works, including the period of maintenance for the

contract.

Any changes in plant during the course of the works must be notified to the Engineer and

relevant insurance certs submitted to the Engineer for approval.

Any insurance certs - as listed in (a), (b), (c) and (d) - which expire during the course of the

contract period and maintenance period must be renewed in advance of the relevant

expiry date and a copy of the renewed cert must be submitted to the Engineer on or

before the cert expiry date.

The contractor must submit details of insurance cover arrangements for any sub-

contractors which he intends to employ in any aspect of the works.

2.2 Programme of Works

The Contractor shall submit to the client or the Engineer and/or Resident Engineer a

Programme of Works, for the Contract. This programme shall include a Bar Chart or

alternative graphical technique, outlining the proposed sequence of works.

This programme must be approved by the Engineer, prior to commencement of any

works on site, by the Contractor.

In addition to this programme, the Contractor shall submit the following information:-

(a) Road Closures: The Contractor must submit details outlining any road sections

which he intends to close, (including the proposed period of closure and dates) during

the course of the contract.

(b) Resources:

The Contractor shall submit details of all plant and labour which he intends to utilise on

the works. This shall include a breakdown as follows:-

- Labour: Site Agents, Engineers, Safety personnel, Foremen, Machine Operators,

pipe-layers and labourers.

- Plant: Excavating machines, dumpers, lorries and vibrating compactors.

(c) Method Statement:

The Contractor may be requested to submit to the Engineer and to the

(Design/Supervision) Engineer, details of methodology to be employed in the execution

of specific aspects of the contract works.

(d) Safe Pass

All staff and sub-contractors appointed to the project must have an up to date Safe Pass

card available for inspection at all times

(di) All sub-contractors to have available for inspection a current health and safety

plan for their element of the works.

2.3 Tax & V.A.T. Requirements

Contractors registered in the Republic of Ireland must submit to the

Engineer evidence of a current Tax Clearance Certificate.

In the case of Sub-Contractors, a C2 Certificate must be submitted (to the

Engineer) for approval.

Application forms (Ref. TC1 and TC3) for the relevant Tax Clearance Certificates may be

obtained from the Local Authority. The completed forms should be returned (by the

Contractor/Sub-Contractor) to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Sarsfield House,

Francis Street, Limerick.

Contractors and/or Sub-Contractors registered outside of the Republic of Ireland must

submit a statement of evidence from the Revenue Commissioners of the Republic of

Ireland to the engineer showing that the Contractor and/or Sub-Contractor meet the tax

requirements for award of contract.

Contractors and/or Sub-Contractors shall be registered for V.A.T and provide their

current V.A.T number with associated letterhead to the Engineer.

3.0 PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Health & Safety Requirements

The Contractor is obliged to fully comply with the relevant Clauses of the Safety, Health

and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 504 of 2006) and any

amendment to these Regulations.

The successful Contractor shall be appointed as Project Supervisor (Construction Stage)

by the Employer/Client or his/her agent in accordance with S.I. No. 504 of 2006.

The (appointed) Project Supervisor shall take in charge the Preliminary Safety and Health

Plan* as prepared by the Client or his Agent (for the relevant project) and update as

necessary during the course of the project

works.

The Contractor shall have access to the Preliminary Safety & Health Plan* when pricing

for the works and shall include all costs in the Total Contract Price, which may be

incurred (by the Contractor) in complying with the obligations of the Regulations.

The Contractor has full responsibility to cost his obligation and to accept the responsibility

of Project Supervisor (Construction Stage).

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Statement in accordance with Section 20 of the

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 which shall be submitted to the Engineer

for inspection, prior to contract signing and works commencement.

* Preliminary Safety & Health Plan need only be prepared, if the total extent of works exceed

a duration of 500 man hours or are greater than 30 days duration.

3.2 Traffic Management Plan

The Contractor will take full responsibility for the co-ordination and control of vehicular,

pedestrian and any other local traffic forms, while carrying out works, in and along the

public highway.

The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan, for approval by

the Engineer, prior to commencement of any site works.

A copy of the approved Traffic Management Plan must be submitted (by the Contractor)

to the relevant Engineer, as part of the requirements for issue of a “Road Opening

Licence”, for the Contract Works along the public highway

- see section 3(iii) “Road Opening Licence”.

The Contractor shall abide by the relevant guidelines as detailed in the Government

Publication - “Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 8 - Temporary Traffic Measures and Signs

for Roadworks”, and any revision and/or additions thereof.

All signage, lights, cones, etc. shall be kept clean and shall be immediately replaced, if

damaged.

3.3 Road Opening Licence.

A road opening licence must be acquired by the main Contractor for the purpose of any

and all works to be carried out on the Public Highway.

The Contractor must apply before any works begin on site, to the relevantArea Office

within the jurisdiction of Laois County Council, for such Road Opening Licences.

The Road Opening Licence will issue from the County Council Area Office only after the

Contractor has fully satisfied the requirements of Section 2(i) of this Specification.

The following additional requirements must be satisfied by the Contractor, before issue

of Road Opening Licences by the County Council Area Office.

(a) The Contractor shall submit Site Layout Maps of the Scheme (Scale: 1 in 2500)

showing the proposed pipeline routes along the road.

(b) Position of water cuts, drainage channels and piped culverts/drains to be marked

on the drawings, outlined in (a) - above.

“Programme of Works” as approved by Laois County Council and as outlined in 2(ii) and

“Traffic Management Plan” - as outlined in 3(ii) - to be submitted to the County Council

Area Office.

Position of existing County Council services (if any) to be determined by the Contractor

and County Council Area Engineer, prior to issue of Road Opening Licence.

Upon issue of the Road Opening Licence by the County Council Area Office, the

Contractor shall abide by the requirements as set out above and in accordance with

contents of the specification for road reinstatement, as set out in section 6 (iii), (a) and

(d).

3.4 Commencement Notice

A Commencement Notice must be submitted to the BCMS online system, Offaly County

Council, at least 7 days prior to commencement of any works on site.

4.0 MISCELLANEOUS

4.1 Standard Specification

Where reference is made to Irish, British or any other European Union Member State

Standard Specification, the specification shall be the most up to date edition and include

any amendments to the relevant specification as applicable.

Materials specified to any of the aforementioned standards shall be stamped with the

appropriate Irish Agree Board Certification.

Where materials are sourced in countries outside of the jurisdiction pertaining to the

Irish Standard Specification, including the United Kingdom, the European Union and any

other international State, the relevant national standard of the country/state shall be

certified as equivalent to the corresponding Irish Standard and/or shall be certified as

satisfactory by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, (N.S.A.I.).

Nothing stated in this Specification is to be construed as discriminating against products

and/or materials, which are manufactured in any of the Member States of the

European Union or any other International State, outside of the European Union.

4.2 Materials Testing and Sampling

Where it is proposed to use materials beyond the scope of that detailed in this

specification or where it is intended to use materials which have not been detailed in any

manner - either by product or supplier - in this specification, the Contractor must

submit to the Engineer for approval,

samples* of any of the relevant materials.

Materials samples shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of the Contractor ordering

bulk deliveries (of the material) to allow for testing and subsequent approval of the

product by the Engineer.

4.3 Working Hours

Working hours on the construction of the works (i.e. siteworks) shall be restricted to the

hours of 8.00a.m. to 7.00p.m., Monday to Friday and on Saturday 8.00 am to 1.00 P.M.

The Contractor will require written approval from the Engineer if he intends to work

outside of the aforementioned times and days.

4.4 Noise Control

The Contractor shall strive to minimise noise levels in so far as is practicably possible.

The use of compressors, ancillary pneumatic percussive tools and other similar

equipment shall not be permitted before 8.00 am and after 6.00 p.m.

In all cases, the above equipment shall be fitted with silencers and/or the area of works

be acoustically screened.

Where rock breaking forms part of the works, the works shall be carried out in such a

manner, as to minimise the noise levels from same and noise inconvenience to the

general public.

4.5 Protection of Watercourses from Pollution

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions during the course of works execution,

to prevent the pollution of any adjacent rivers, streams, lakes or other watercourses, as a

result of construction/pipe-laying operations.

5.0 MATERIALS

All materials used shall comply with the relevant Irish Standards. Materials source d in

countries outside of the Republic of Ireland, shall be certified by the N.S.A.I. as being of

the necessary standard for use in Civil Engineering Works in this country.

The Contractor shall provide all materials as required in accordance with the

contract.

The Contractor shall ensure that all materials required for the contract are deposited on

site at the time and location as necessary and he shall accept full responsibility for their

protection both from the elements and from theft.

6.0 RIAI Contract without Quantities

7.0 Recording of Site Meetings

The Main Contractor will be responsible for arranging site meetings on a forth nightly basis

with the client, Design Team and any other sub- contractor or specialist that maybe required to

attend at the time of construction. The site meetings will be arranged for an agreed day and

time and may only be altered under agreement.

The Main Contractor will be responsible for the recording of the site minutes and issuing of

same within 48 hours. All minutes will be sent to all present via e-mail.

8.0 Additional Information

The existing Convent was originally the 4 storey residential building, church and school on the corner of

Convent Road and Store Street/ Benburb Street, Tullamore. The site within the contract relates to the 4 storey

block on Store Street/ Benburb Street and the 2 storey block on Convent Road. The building was constructed

using concrete frame with masonary infill panels and non-structural masonary partition walls.

The main Ingredients of the above Refurbishment and Alteration Works are;

The project will be broken down into three key phases as follows:

Phase 1A – Upper Bedrooms on floors 2 and 3, Independent Living Unit on 2nd Floor and 2 no. Independent Living

Units on the Ground Floor. Bathroom upgrades as called up.

Phase 1B – Alterations to existing kitchen, dining room and cold stores.

Phase2 – Upper Bedrooms on floors 2 and 3, 2 no. Independent Living Units. Bathroom upgrades as called up.

Above phases will require site enabling works, making good. Common areas and stairwells to be upgraded.

Phase 1A

1 - The phase 1A element of the works will be to alter and refurbish 20 no. bedroom spaces to provide for 9 no

bedrooms with toilet facilities, kitchenette and two no. disability bathrooms on the 3rd floor.

17 No. Bedroom spaces will be altered/ refurbished on the 2nd floor to provide for 7 no. bedrooms with toilet

facilities, kitchenette, room and 2 no. disability bathrooms on the 2nd floor.

The existing archives room/ meeting room to the first floor with be altered/ refurbished to accommodate a 1

bedroom with facilities independent living unit to include kitchen and living area. Existing meeting room to be

reduced and archives moved into this area

2 – The phase 1B element of the works will be to alter the existing dining room to include for a new access door

and screen, serving area, general refurbishment of the room.

The kitchen will be completely refurbished with new floor coverings, wall tiles, kitchen units and cooking

facilities. The existing large Aga will be removed/ sold by the Convent of Mercy.

The existing cold room will be refurbished by knocking the central wall, lining and making good.

3 – The Phase 2 element of the works will be to alter and refurbish 15 no. bedroom spaces to provide for 9 no

bedrooms with toilet facilities, three no. disability bathrooms on the 3rd floor. Provide for 2 no. Independent

Living units with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room space.

10 No. Bedroom spaces will be altered/ refurbished on the 2nd floor to provide for 10 no. bedrooms with full

toilet facilities on the 2nd floor. The “Ava Maria” Suite was refurbished some years ago but carpets etc., to be

replaced. The bulk of the works on this floor is the provision of shower facilities in each room and the

modification of the current wardrobe spaces. There will be 3 no. disability bathroom upgrades along with a

new prayer room.

4- The Contractor will be responsible for all takedown works required for the project during all phases of the

project. Any Mechanical/ Electrical systems to be de-commissioned to be advised by the Contractor at the

time of the works. Contractor will be responsible for the refurbishment of all common areas affected by the

works.

5 – As part of the enabling works for the contract, the rear access from Benburb Street will be made available to

the Contractor for the duration of the works. There will be demolition required around the access to the

carpark to facilitate construction traffic. The Contractor will be responsible for the protection where possible

of the gardens and reinstatement as necessary.

6 - As part of the on-site works, a program of works will need to include an after-construction hours fire strategy

for the residents.

7 – Window upgrade to the building regarding the rooms identified on plan.

Contractors are being sought with competence in handling innovative technologies and with specific construction

experience in;

a) Working with concrete framed buildings. b) Working in a sensitive environment taking into considerations the clients needs. c) Engineered alterations to masonry walling d) Retro-fit air tightness and Insulation Systems. e) Working on a phased basis within the contract.

Additional information

1. The site contains both over ground and underground services (to be protected and in part diverted).

2. Ground conditions do not require any special treatment or ground stabilisation work

3. On-site parking required for duration of the contract is to the rear of the Convent and requiring an agreed

traffic management and street cleaning plan.

4. Construction outside normal working hours is not permitted

Project Phasing:

The project is broken into 3 distinctive phases as identified above. Phase 1A & 1B will run together and when

completed Phase 2 will commence. The reason is to allow for the continued occupation of the building by the

existing residents. After phase 1 completion, there will be a 2 week period allowed for the Sisters of Mercy to

vacate the phase 2 occupied rooms.

Phase 1A – Bedroom and Bathroom Upgrades

The Phase 1A upgrade will be primarily on the 2nd and 3rd floor level with some works to independent living units

on the ground and first floor levels. As part of the phasing works and the continued use of the building the

affected areas have been broken into further working zones as follows and identified on drawings number 218 –

221 attached to this tender.

Shared Zone:

These zones are identified in a light blue diagonal hatch and are effective in and around the Lift 1 area. These

areas will be used by both the residents and site contractors. These areas should be clean and tidy at all times

with no unnecessary cabling or materials left lying on the ground. All water spillages etc., to be cleaned and tidied

to help with the safe passage of the residents, some of whom are elderly. Also in these shared zones the

contractors will instruct their staff and appointed sub-contractors that the building use is a convent. Noise should

be kept to a minimum and inappropriate language forbidden.

Phase 1A Exclusion Zone:

These zones are called up as a green diagonal hatch and are effective to Phase 1A works only. These areas are the

contractor’s area only with no unauthorized persons permitted in these areas. The Contractor will be responsible

solely for his staff, sub-contractors and design team entering these areas. These areas to be made safe after

working hours to tie in with the Phase 1A Daily exclusion area.

Phase 1A Daily Exclusion:

These zones are called up as an orange cross hatch and are effective to Phase 1A works only. These areas are the

responsibility of the contractor during the agreed working hours of the contract:

Monday to Friday 8.00a.m – 6.00p.m

Saturdays 8.00a.m – 2.00p.m

Outside of the above working hours, these corridors and stairs areas will be made available to the residents as a

second means of escape from the building in the event of fire. This will include appropriate lighting and fire

detection in these areas. These areas will be left clean and tidy every evening, free from builder’s waste and

materials offering a clear passageway. The residents will not use these areas for convenience after working hours

as they will still be considered a building site.

Phase 2 – Bedroom and Bathroom Upgrades

The Phase 2 upgrade will be primarily on the 2nd and 3rd floor level with some works to create 2 no. independent

living units on the third floor level. As part of the phasing works and the continued use of the building the affected

areas have been broken into further working zones as follows and identified on drawings number 218 – 221

attached to this tender.

Shared Zone:

These zones are identified in a light blue diagonal hatch and are effective in and around the Lift 1 area. These

areas will be used by both the residents and site contractors. These areas should be clean and tidy at all times

with no unnecessary cabling or materials left lying on the ground. All water spillages etc., to be cleaned and tidied

to help with the safe passage of the residents, some of whom are elderly. Also in these shared zones the

contractors will instruct their staff and appointed sub-contractors that the building use is a convent. Noise should

be kept to a minimum and inappropriate language forbidden.

Phase 2 Exclusion Zone:

These zones are called up as a pink diagonal hatch and are effective to Phase 2 works only. These areas are the

contractor’s area only with no unauthorized persons permitted in these areas. The Contractor will be responsible

solely for his staff, sub-contractors and design team entering these areas. These areas to be made safe after

working hours to tie in with the Phase 2 Daily exclusion area.

Phase 2 Daily Exclusion:

These zones are called up as a purple cross hatch and are effective to Phase 2 works only. These areas are the

responsibility of the contractor during the agreed working hours of the contract:

Monday to Friday 8.00a.m – 6.00p.m

Saturdays 8.00a.m – 2.00p.m

Outside of the above working hours, these corridors and stairs areas will be made available to the residents as a

second means of escape from the building in the event of fire. This will include appropriate lighting and fire

detection in these areas. These areas will be left clean and tidy every evening, free from builder’s waste and

materials offering a clear passageway. The residents will not use these areas for convenience after working hours

as they will still be considered a building site.

Daily Screening:

During the agreed working hours, the working zones ie: Phase 1A Exclusion Zone and Phase 1A Daily Exclusion will

be screened using a push bar type fire door opening into the corridor and wired to the existing fire alarm system.

The temporary partition will be a fire board giving ½ hour fire rating as per the gyproc specification attached to

this tender document.

Fire Protection Works:

As part of the tender works, the contractor will be responsible for the appointment of a suitably qualified fire

consultant, Acefire or equal and approved to liaise with the contractor, fire system supplier and design team to

implement a strategy to keep the building fully protected during the course of construction. The appointed Fire

Consultant will be required to make recommendations on the temporary alteration of the existing fire system and

the final system when the project is completed. The approved Fire Consultant will liaise with the contractor and

design team as part of the enabling works programme.

Currently the building has a fire alarm system supplied and installed by Apex fire. The Contractor should ensure

that the consultant and supplier that they intend using for the project is familiar with the existing system and that

any modifications can be easily adapted. There will be no break in service allowed for the fire alarm during the

project. The contractor to satisfy themselves every day that the system is functional before leaving the building.

The upper floors of the convent are served by two staircases. During the carrying out of the works one of these

staircases will be used exclusively by the contractor during normal working hours as outlined elsewhere in this

statement. However, once the contractor leaves the site each day it is imperative that both of these staircase are

available for emergency exit. This means that the contractor should leave the staircases and the corridors leading

to them clear of all obstructions, trip hazards etc so that they can be used for emergency exit. Any doors in

temporary partitions shall have an easy opening device to facilitate evacuation in the event of an emergency

Security:

The main access point of the project will be via Benburb Street through the existing vehicular archway dwg no.

16.14.08.301 into the existing rear paved car park area. The following access points to be used during the course

of construction:

Phase 1A – Garden Entrance

Phase 1B – Lift Entrance

Phase 2 – Stairs 3 Entrance

Contractor will be responsible for the opening/closing of the above entrances on a daily basis. The site access

point via Benburb Street includes removal of the existing archway and implementing a temporary gate solution.

Contractor to outline their intentions for the daily security of this gateway during and after working hours.

Lighting to be provided in this area and the builders compound.

Phase 1A – Garden Entrance

During the Phase 1A works, all contract staff will enter the building via the double doors to the garden entrance.

Once inside the contract staff will use stairs 1 and stairs 2 to access all floors as shown on the phasing plan.

Phase 1B – Lift Entrance

During the Phase 1B works, all contract staff will enter the building via the doors to either side of the lift access.

Space is limited with these doors and contractor when tendering should satisfy themselves that access is

adequate. If not, then the Contractor should outline in their tender documentation what works, temporary or

otherwise will be required. To note, there is a large AGA cooker to be removed and a braiser from the kitchen.

Items called up on take down drawings.

Phase 2 – Stairs 3 Entrance

Access via stairs 3 will be for works to floors 2 & 3. Access is through a single standard door at the bottom of the

stairs. Contractors to satisfy themselves that access is adequate.

Car Parking:

During the course of construction, the car park to the rear of the building can be used as a builder’s compound,

car parking area. The Sisters will vacate this space. Again, the contractor is responsible for the making good of this

area post contract. The garden spaces can be used but the contractor will need to identify the required areas as

part of their tender submission. There are plants of sentimental value in this area that will need to be moved prior

to works starting on-site.

Takedown Works:

The contractor has the option of providing a chute system from the upper floors to help with the takedown

works. In providing this system, the contractor should clearly identify on a drawing the location of the chute(s),

scaffold and protection/ screening for the Convent and adjoining buildings. Skip locations to be identified on a site

plan. A waste management plan to be provided as part of the tender to include for the recycling of waste

materials. All materials to be removed to a registered waste management facility.

Church:

There is an existing church on-site that the Sisters use for special occasions and funerals. On the occasion of a

funeral, all contractors would be asked not to attend to site during the wake and removal periods. The Convent

may cater for the after-funeral party in the dining room.

Temporary Kitchen/ Dining Room

The contractor will order the kitchen appliances and setup a temporary kitchen in the ground floor location as

shown. It may not be necessary to use all appliances in the temporary kitchen but the contractor should make an

allowance for all services both Mech and Elec. The appliances that will be required by the catering staff will be

advised as part of the enabling works program.

The temporary dining room location will be on the first-floor level as identified on the phasing drawing. No

additional works required here. As part of the kitchen/ dining room works, the cold room should be completed as

a priority item for the storage of food. By releasing this area of the building would free access via the rear

pedestrian stairs but also further confine the kitchen/ dining room works.

Canteen/ Staff Facilities:

The contractor is to provide his own staff canteen and toilet facilities. No contractor, staff or sub-contractors are

permitted to use the facilities within the building that fall outside of the phasing drawings.

Asbestos:

Given the age of the building and the structure type, the contractor will employ a suitably qualified asbestos

consultant to carry an enabling works report and supervise on-site takedown. Any asbestos found to be

documented and removed safely off-site and disposed of correctly. A report to be issued to the client post

contract.