Parkside Steam Safety Valves Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the delivery of the Parkside Steam Safety Valves Project at Parkside Hospital, Christchurch. Scope The project involves the replacement and upgrade of steam safety control infrastructure serving domestic hot water (DHW) calorifiers and low temperature hot water (LTHW) heat exchangers. The scope includes: Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of new steam safety shut-off valve assemblies Associated pipework modifications Controls integration Electrical interfaces Asset information requirements Commissioning and handover documentation Provision of all labour, supervision, plant, materials, equipment and specialist resources necessary to complete the Works in accordance with the Contract Documents Planning and coordination of all service interruptions, shutdowns and reinstatement activities to minimise disruption to hospital operations, as the Works are to be undertaken within an operational healthcare environment Provision of commissioning records, testing documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, asset register information, warranties and as-built documentation as part of project handover Contract Terms and Conditions The contract will be the Health New Zealand Medium Works Contract and will be delivered as a lump sum contract based on the completed design documentation prepared by Mike Yates Design & Drafting Limited. Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in the delivery of steam safety valve and related mechanical services works Instructions to Tenderers The procurement is being undertaken as an Open Request for Tender (RFT) through GETS. Tenderers will be evaluated on a weighted assessment comprising: Price: 40% Methodology, Shutdown Planning & Staging: 20% Relevant Experience & Key Personnel: 15% Programme & Resourcing: 10% Health & Safety: 10% Quality, Commissioning & Handover: 5% Tenderers should review all drawings, specifications, asset management requirements, asbestos information and other tender documentation prior to submission. Site Inspection A site visit will be held during the tender period. Enquiries Contact: John Gregory Phone: 0272012371
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