Horowhenua District Council Civic HVAC Replacement
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About this tender
Overview Horowhenua District Council is seeking a contractor to upgrade the existing mechanical services installation at 126 Oxford Street, Levin. The building is the Horowhenua District Council Civic Centre and is owned and managed by Horowhenua District Council. About Building type: Commercial office (Horowhenua District Council Civic Centre) Floors: Two office floors plus basement car parking Net lettable area: Approximately 2,500 m2 excluding the basement Scope The scope of this project is to upgrade the existing ageing VRF system with a new Hybrid VRF system as part of a roof remediation project, and to upgrade the existing exhaust air ventilation system. The scope includes: Removal and disposal of the existing VRF system Installation of new Hybrid VRF outdoor plant (six units) Installation of new Hybrid VRF indoor units (50 units in total) Installation of seven Hybrid VRF branch controllers, and all associated refrigerant pipework, water pipework, and domestic water supply and expansion systems Removal and disposal of the existing bar grilles as documented on the demolition plans Installation of new double deflection linear bar grilles Installation of ten new fans replacing the existing fans Condensate drainage to indoor new units and branch controllers Installation of new motorised duct mounted dampers and controls replacing the existing Associated electrical works for mechanical and controls Installation of new backflow prevention system, including commissioning and certification Associated domestic water supply for makeup water Commissioning of new air conditioning systems Supply, installation, modification, testing, commissioning, proving and demonstration, and setting to work of all equipment and materials required to complete the HVAC services, including all skilled labour and supporting handover documentation, ready for handover to the client in working order Contractor Requirements The work is to be carried out in accordance with the drawings and specification Any concerns regarding the work, or suggestions to improve efficiency, buildability, quality, or economy, must be raised with the engineer, who will decide on the matters raised The Civic Building will remain occupied by staff while the work is carried out Enquiries Contact: Paddy Blackman Email: patrickb@horowhenua.govt.nz Phone: 027 346 3196
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