Development of Chapel Hill (Brown Shed) site awarded to Amiri Construction

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VIVID awarded a contract to Amiri Construction for the development of the Chapel Hill (Brown Shed) site in Basingstoke.

Subject to planning, the contract provided for a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) under which Amiri Construction would work collaboratively with VIVID to manage progression of design and costings using Open Book techniques, discharge pre-start planning conditions, and had the option to progress design to RIBA Stage 5 to enable a site start immediately at the end of the PCSA period.

The contract specified an anticipated PCSA period from Q3 2025 to approximately Q4 2025/Q1 2026.

The appointment included an optional fixed-price design and build contract, which VIVID could exercise subject to viability and demonstrating value for money.

The contractor was required to manage and coordinate the design process on behalf of VIVID in accordance with the Employer's Requirements and the SQ/ITT.

The works comprised the design and construction of 73 new residential units together with associated hard and soft landscaping (including maintenance as required by the local authority), all necessary infrastructure and off-site works, demolition of existing buildings and removal of foundations and drainage.

The contractor was to negotiate and enter into, or indemnify VIVID for, any BAPA/APA necessary for the works.

The contract drew attention to site constraints including ecology, archaeology, contamination, adjoining properties, businesses and roads, the main line railway and external noise sources, and required that Network Rail's 24/7 access through the site be maintained throughout construction.