The Piggery - Site Clearance, Demolition and Waste Removal

The Piggery - Site Clearance, Demolition and Waste Removal

Cirencester Town Council invites tenders from suitably competent and experienced contractors to undertake site clearance, demolition and waste removal works at the former Piggery allotment site, located within Beeches Woodland, Citybank, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1DN.

Following a fire in 2011, the site has deteriorated, with derelict structures, accumulated waste, fly-tipping and asbestos-containing materials restricting public access. The proposed works represent the first phase of a wider ambition to restore the land as a safe, publicly accessible woodland park adjoining Citybank Local Nature Reserve.

The project is co-funded by Enovert Community Trust, with an estimated contract value of £55,000 excluding VAT (£66,000 including VAT).

Scope of Works

The appointed contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labour, plant, equipment, supervision, waste containers, transportation, testing and assessments where required, and disposal services to complete the following works within the defined site boundary:

• Site preparation: Inspect the site, develop a safe sequence of works and establish appropriate access and site management arrangements, including protection of the adjoining public footpath.
• Demolition and removal: Safely demolish and remove the remaining derelict structures, concrete slabs, foundations and associated materials within the agreed clearance boundary.
• Asbestos and hazardous waste: Identify, segregate, safely handle and remove asbestos-containing debris and any other hazardous or contaminated materials, in accordance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• General waste clearance: Sort and remove accumulated fly-tipped materials, debris and other waste, including hand-sorting where necessary.
• Waste management and disposal: Provide, position, manage and remove all necessary skips and waste containers. All associated skip hire, delivery, collection, transportation and disposal costs must be included within the tender price. Waste should be segregated into appropriate streams, maximising opportunities for reuse and recycling where practicable, with disposal undertaken at appropriately authorised facilities.
• Environmental protection: Protect the adjoining public footpath, Citybank Local Nature Reserve, established vegetation, trees, wildlife, soil and drainage systems throughout the works, minimising disturbance and preventing pollution.
• Site completion: Leave the site clean, tidy and safe, with all structures and waste included within the agreed scope removed. Provide before-and-after photographs, waste transfer documentation, hazardous waste consignment notes where applicable, details of authorised waste carriers and disposal destinations, and a summary of waste quantities.

Health, Safety and Contractor Requirements

All works must comply with applicable health and safety, asbestos, hazardous waste and environmental legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 where applicable.

Tenderers must demonstrate appropriate competency, relevant licences and registrations, and public liability insurance of £10 million. Risk assessments and method statements will be required before works commence.

Contractors must identify whether asbestos-related activities require an HSE-licensed contractor, notification or specialist surveys.

Tender submissions must clearly identify assumptions, exclusions and potential additional costs associated with unforeseen conditions, including concealed asbestos, contaminated soils or other hazardous materials. No additional works or expenditure may proceed without written authorisation from the Council.

Programme and Delivery

The anticipated commencement of works is March 2027 onwards, following contract award and agreement of the programme. The Council's indicative objective is practical completion by summer 2027.

Tenderers must provide their proposed start date, programme duration, completion date and any relevant dependencies.

Site visits are strongly recommended and must be arranged in advance through the Council's Land and Property Team.

Tender Evaluation

Submissions will be evaluated against the following weighted criteria:

• Safe technical methodology, asbestos and waste handling - 40%
• Price and pricing clarity - 40%
• Environmental sustainability and social value - 20%

The Council encourages practical commitments to environmental sustainability, responsible waste management, reducing emissions, supporting local economic opportunities and delivering wider community benefits.

Tender Submission

The deadline for tender submissions is 5:00 pm on 31 January 2027.

Completed tender submissions, including the required supplier information and pricing appendices, should be submitted electronically in PDF format to:

[email protected]

Further information, tender documentation and arrangements for site visits can be obtained from the Council's Land and Property Team at the above email address.

The successful contractor will enter into a written agreement with Cirencester Town Council.