111305/TN - INReach - Project Embankment - Contractor Procurement - AWARD

The Embankment project comprises the completion of the design and construction of 92 new apartments for market rent at land off St. Vincent Street and Lighthorne Avenue, in Birmingham city centre. The works include site preparation, construction and a 12 months defects rectification period that will need excellent management for this high profile scheme. It is intended that the proposed building would deliver 92 one and two bed apartments for rent in the form of a privately managed, purpose built, rental sector development (PRS).

The accommodation will comprise of 24 1-bed units and 68 2-bed units. The one bed apartments being approximately 42, 45 and 53 square metres and the two bedrooms being approximately 72 m². All the main bedroom sizes exceed the 12.6 square metres recommended in Places for Living. INReach wishes to procure a single contractor to perform the construction under the JCT form of contract.