Markets Co-Location Programme - Sustainability Consultant

General description of works for which services are required:

• The City of London Corporation proposes to relocate two wholesale markets to bring together the existing operations at Smithfield (meat and

poultry), and Billingsgate (fish) market, collectively referred to as the CityMarkets, to a single site.

• There is also the possibility that a third market may relocate to the site, this being Spitalfields Market or alternatively an area of the site will be sold, the Fire Design should therefore consider the proximity of the potential development adjacent to the new markets.
• An outline planning application has been approved based on maximum and minimum parameters supported by an illustrative proposal. A preferred option (Option 10) has been developed to concept design stage for circa 540,000 sqft occupying the southern part of the site.
• This scope aims to clarify all aspects of work required. These packages will be instructed at each key gateway.
• The four packages of works required are as follows:
• RIBA Stage 1 Design, Report and potential amendments to Outline Planning Permission.
• RIBA Stage 2 Design & Report
• RIBA Stage 3-6 Client Monitoring Team. Monitoring the sustainability and BREEAM aspects of the construction project.
• The Market will be formed by a series of steel columns and beams, with cladding externally, and openings formed to allow access and fenestration.
• Areas will be formed on a mezzanine structure providing office space to CAT A standard, for the use of the Tenants, Market Operators and potentially the Landlord. It will be a flexible open plan space with an area allocated for the installation of a platform lift if the need is identified, and stair access.
• The main market hall floorplates will be subdivided to form the central plant and equipment tenants demises/trading spaces, service corridors, buyers walkways, toilets, showering areas, locker rooms, spaces suitable for food offers, multi-faith room, and rest areas.
• Externally a vehicle maintenance unit, multistorey car park and waste recycling centre is planned.

General Matters – Sustainability & BREEAM Consultant appointment:

Design a sustainable facility, achieving the highest level of sustainability practicable

and advise on how to measure the design (BREEAM Excellent) – embracing modern design technology coupled with class-leading sustainable operating practices e.g. power generation/energy recovery systems.