WO1998 - 60+ Extra Care Residential Redevelopment, Melksham

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The Authority is seeking expression of interest to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor with proven capability for the purpose of the redevelop of the Former Library Site at Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12 7DZ The redevelop will provide extra care housing with associated communal facilities and have developed a business case on redevelopment with a scheme of 60+ one and two bedroom apartments for affordable rent and shared ownership. Wiltshire Council’s aspiration is that the project delivers a landmark building with quality and accessibility at the forefront of design and with a well-considered integration of private and public spaces. Lot 1: Wiltshire Council’s Development Aspirations Wiltshire Council is seeking to redevelop the site to provide extra care housing with associated communal facilities and have developed a business case on redevelopment with a scheme of 60+ one and two bedroom apartments for affordable rent and shared ownership. Wiltshire Council’s aspiration is that the project delivers a landmark building with quality and accessibility at the forefront of design and with a well-considered integration of private and public spaces. Wiltshire Council does not require registration with, or assessment under, a prescribed sustainability scheme, such as BREEAM or Passivhaus. However, the scheme should be carbon neutral in operation with a preference for heat pump (possibly ground sourced) approach to space and water heating. Budget The business case for the development has been agreed on the basis of a total construction cost of £23,000,000 (twenty-three million pounds) Contract Initial design works will be procured under the terms of a 2016 JCT Pre-Contract Services Agreement (PCSA) with the subsequent construction completed under the Terms of a 2024 JCT DB Contract. Programme Key programme dates are as follows: • Execution of PCSA - January 2025 • Commencement on site - June 2026 • Completion of build - December 2027 The Council is seeking to work with a design and construction partner from RIBA Stage 1 to develop proposals for the site, secure planning and ultimately deliver the build.