The proposed construction works will comprise the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing leisure centre. This will entail demolishing an existing single storey structure and replacing it with a two-storey construction and refurbishing other areas. The estimated value of the contract is between GBP 8 000 000 to GBP 8 200 000.

The existing leisure centre has been developed since the 1960s in an ad-hoc fashion. The principal sections of the building comprise:

• a single storey structure containing studio spaces and entrance reception;

• a double height pool hall containing a main pool and a teaching pool;

• two-storey structures adjoining the pool hall containing changing rooms, fitness suite and plant areas.

The proposed construction works will comprise:

• demolition of the single storey structure containing the existing studio and entrance reception;

• building a new two-storey structure containing a fitness suite, studio spaces, entrance reception, café and soft play area;

• refurbishment of the two-storey structure adjoining the pool hall to provide changing areas and studio space;

• limited refurbishment within the pool hall.

The proposed work will be undertaken as a single contract with the following sections:

• Section 1: refurbishment of existing dry changing room areas;

• Section 2: demolition of the existing single storey extension and construction of the replacement two-storey extension;

• Section 3: refurbishment and remodelling of the existing pool hall and adjoining areas.

Tenderers will be required to submit, as part of a compliant tender, a pre-priced, fully developed contract variation (‘Pre-priced Variation’) for the removal and replacement of the boom in the main swimming pool. The Pre-priced Variation will not be evaluated. However, tenderers should note that the Pre-priced Variation may be incorporated into the contract in part or whole. The contract will also detail the mechanism by which the Pre-priced Variation can be enacted. The Pre-priced Contract Variation is pursuant to Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.