The scope of works will involve conservation works to roof and stonework at Beesborough House, at Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.

Contractors are invited to tender for the proposed works, which include erecting scaffolding and hoarding to secure the working area, the removal of existing torch on felt, etc., as applicable, the removal of existing asphalt, taking care not to disturb any surfaces beneath, the removal of existing gulley outlets and replacement with new gulley piping (including work to lime to facilitate gully expansion, taking care to protect surrounding stonework, the removal of any defective timbers from the work area, and disposal off site. Carefully remove existing slates & leadwork from pitched roofs & parapets, storing safely on site for re-use. Protect the exposed roof areas from weather damage. Install new timbers, fix new gulley outlets in position, apply levelling mix (lime mortar) to top of previously exposed rubble wall, repair around new gulley outlets in a lime putty, apply new mastic asphalt coverings to falls, re-fit leadwork, slates, etc., to adjoining pitched roofs & parapets. Carefully remove and safely store one section of stone pilasters from existing parapet, replace leadwork and flashings beneath and reinstate pilasters. Remove existing dormer windows taking care not to damage surrounds and replace with similar double glazed hardwood windows. Replace lead work and flashings to surrounding lead gables. Act as PSCS and manage health and safety within the live environment. Please note that all works are to be carried out in strict adherence with the current Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents. Given the nature of the facility (college environment), the works have to be completed within a very tight area. It should also be noted that given the nature of the work involved and moreover the lead-in time associated with pertinent materials, the tendering Contractor must satisfy himself that he has both the technical capacity and human / schedule resources available to commit to the pertinent scope.

Works

02/09/2016 12:00:00

44112400-2  Roof
44112420-8  Roof supports
44112500-3  Roofing materials
45261210-9  Roof-covering work
45421132-8  Installation of windows
92522200-8  Preservation services of historical buildings