Building Decarbonisation Projects at Williamson Park, The Storey and City Lab

Lancaster City Council (LCC) declared a Climate Emergency on 30th January 2019. The council’s climate change declaration commits the council to Net Zero by 2030. The LCC Decarbonisation Project will deliver heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures across three sites in Lancaster – Williamson Park (Ashton Memorial and Butterfly House), The Storey and City Lab. The project will consist of two work packages, Work Package 1 (WP1) will contain design from RIBA Stage 4, planning and contractor procurement. Work Package 2 (WP2) will include delivery, installation, commissioning and handover. The appointed contractor will be expected to provide the following construction works at RIBA Stage 5 and 6 (Work Package 2): · Deliver the goods and or provide services/deliver the works at Williamson Park, Quernmore Road, Lancaster LA1 1UX; The Storey, 2 Meeting House Lane, Town Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1TH; City Lab 406 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP. · Work Package 2 will involve the full construction and installation of the decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures, covering RIBA Stage 5 (Construction) and RIBA Stage 6 (Handover and Close Out). This includes the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), new radiators, pipework modifications, and LED lighting upgrades. · The contractor will be expected to deliver the works in accordance with the specifications set out in RIBA Stage 4, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and adherence to the agreed timeline. The main contract is subject to obtaining all necessary planning consents. The responsibility for securing these consents will primarily rest with the Council. The contractor must be aware that no construction works, particularly any equipment ordering or significant on-site activities, can commence until all planning permissions are secured. The timeline for the project may be extended if planning approvals are delayed. Coordination with external parties, may also impact the timing of planning approvals and should be factored into the project delivery plan. If planning consent is not obtained within a reasonable time, the Council reserves the right to activate the break clause and re-tender the works if necessary. The project is partially funded through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), and the key funding condition is that the project must be fully delivered, reach Practical Completion (PC), and be signed off by the end of January 2026. This is the final deadline for the project, and all works must be completed, tested, commissioned, and handed over before this date to ensure compliance with funding requirements. Failure to meet the end of January 2026 deadline will result in the loss of funding, and the contractor must plan their work accordingly to avoid any delays that could jeopardise the project’s completion within the required timeframe. It is essential that any bids received are compliant with the Council’s time constraints. Ridge & Partners LLP has been appointed by Lancaster City Council as the MEP consultants for the decarbonisation and energy efficiency upgrades at Williamson Park, The Storey, and City Lab. R&Ps role encompasses design, contract administration, and overall project management, ensuring that the project is delivered to the highest standards in terms of sustainability, energy efficiency, and quality. Full details including expected timelines are attached to the advert.