Margate Crematorium Extension Works

Thanet District Council is seeking a contractor to undertake a project to extend the offices at Margate Crematorium, both to the side and rear creating additional office space, a public reception and consultation room. The rear extension will be of traditional masonry construction continuing the flat roof while the side extension will be a mono pitch roof design supported by a steel frame with studwork infill and a rain screen cladding finish. Margate Crematorium is a traditionally built structure surrounded by considerable open land, It is set back from Manston Road and accessed by a long approach drive. The Chapel is two storeys with a pitched roof while the remaining layout is formed by a series of sprawling single storey structures. Important Information: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal(www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) by following registration instructions. Following which they should register their interest in this opportunity by completing and submitting an electronic expression of interest. All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an Open Tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the ITT document. The form of contract will be the JCT 2011 Intermediate Building Contract (IC2011), including New Rules of Measurement Update (Aug.2012) and Amendment 1 (March 2015). Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 30 September 2016. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs Friday 14 October 2016.

Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: All documentation can only be obtained by visiting the Kent Business Portal and expressing your interest in the opportunity. (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)