Redevelopment of Severn Hills Temporary Accommodation Scheme in Newark

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Newark & Sherwood District Council awarded a contract to Robert Woodhead Limited for the redevelopment of the temporary accommodation scheme at Seven Hills in Newark.

The works involve demolition of the existing unit and provision of new accommodation comprising 10 one-bedroom flats at 30 m2, 10 two-bedroom flats at 40 m2 or 10 one-bedroom flats that can be extended to provide additional bedrooms or living space/storage space flexible to future users.

The project includes a communal building of circa 250 m2 for laundry and support services, bulk storage of circa 100 m2, and external works such as car parking, hard and soft landscaping, child and youth activities equipment, drainage, and external services.

The Council desired delivery using modern methods of construction.

The procurement followed a two-stage process: stage 1 involved review and scoring of Selection Questionnaires, with successful bidders invited to tender.

The tender was evaluated 60% on price and 40% on quality.

The contract value was AUD 2,646,200.12 and the contract period was 12 months.

Outline planning permission was obtained by the District Council during the tender period, with full planning permission to be obtained by the chosen bidder.