Tender: Delivery of Decarbonisation Works at Marl Pits Leisure Centre, Rawtenstall

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Rossendale Borough Council is procuring a suitably qualified contractor to deliver a complete package of heat‑decarbonisation and energy‑efficiency works at Marl Pits Leisure Centre, Rawtenstall, funded in part through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS Phase 4). The works must be delivered in accordance with the completed RIBA Stage 4 design, with no design development included in this procurement. The successful contractor will deliver the full construction and installation package (RIBA Stage 5 and 6), including: Site mobilisation and construction phase delivery Procurement and installation of all specified plant, materials and equipment Delivery of all mechanical, electrical and building‑fabric interventions necessary to implement the Council's approved design Coordination with Council‑appointed consultants and stakeholders Testing, commissioning, performance verification and demonstration of system performance Provision of all as‑built information, O&M manuals, warranty information and staff training Final handover, including post‑installation support as required The Leisure Centre is the Council's largest carbon emitter, accounting for almost 50% of total energy use across the estate. The required works are essential to replacing fossil‑fuel‑dependent systems and supporting the Council's decarbonisation commitments. The project must be fully completed, commissioned and handed over by 31 January 2027, in accordance with PSDS funding requirements. All works must comply with applicable UK standards, including BS/EN/ISO requirements, Building Regulations, CDM 2015, CIBSE guidance (including CP1-CP3 for heat pumps), HSE legislation, and all statutory and regulatory obligations referenced in the ITT.