Fleet Air Arm Museum (Environmental sustainability and environmental resilience of Cobham Hall) - Design & Build (Lots 1 & 2)

The project will appoint up to two prime contractors on a ‘Design and Build’ contract to work with the NMRN Conservation Team and local FAAM Operation and Facilities Team, to design and install a package of works: a) Installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels to 30% of Cobham Hall south-west roof elevation (the maximum given roof loading data), with associated battery storage, estimated to be in the region of 400 - 500 panels providing 176kWp b) Provision of surface preparation and a new roof coating across whole roof elevation and end panels of Cobham Hall. To include Delcote architectural coating system (or similar) incorporating Seamsil to the edges and lap ends. c) Provision of new rainwater management system (rainwater goods). d) Installation of energy-efficient light-fittings throughout Cobham Hall. e) Installation of additional ground-level PV array to north-west of Cobham Hall, estimated at 200 panels providing 132 kWp The tenderer is required to design, manage and install every aspect of the works as shown. The Museum has agreed to split the works into two lots, but is not willing to split the scope of work into further fractions. However, contractors can appoint sub-contractors to complete some elements of the work. The works have been clearly split as below: - Lot 1- Design & Build – Roof / Panel Coating, Rainwater Goods, Solar PV (Roof Array) and Lighting Install Lot 2- Design & Build – Ground Based Solar Array Install. Tenderers can choose to bid for either or both of the lots but must make this clear within their submission. Tenderers cannot bid for individual elements of Lot 1. In compliance with CDM regulations, The Tenderer will act as Lead Designer and Principle Contractor for the project, and should reflect this in their tender submission.