Lexden Gardens (former Essex County Hospital) Phase 3 Development

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    "description": "Essex County Council is procuring on behalf of Essex Housing LLP, for a Principal Contractor to deliver Phase 3 Construction works at Lexden Gardens Housing Development site, through an Open Tender Sourcing Procedure. The resulting contract will sit between Essex Housing LLP and the successful Bidder. The proposed works will be the refurbishment, alteration, and extension works to three blocks at the former Essex County Hospital site (Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB), to provide 8nr new homes (6nr flats and 2nr houses), and the construction of 21nr new build townhouses, including associated external works, drainage, and services. Furthermore, external fa\u00e7ade works to the nurses block on the site will be included in this construction project. Phase 1 construction works is already underway with an existing incumbent contractor, so some site sharing is envisaged through the contract period.\nThe construction period is anticipated to take 21 months (which includes a 3-month mobilisation period). The defects period is an additional term; further details are provided in the tender pack. The project is currently at RIBA stage 4. \nPotter Raper Ltd are Essex Housing\u0027s nominated Employer\u0027s Agent and Principal Designer. The successful bidder will be expected to work alongside Essex Housing, Essex County Council and Potter Raper, in the successful delivery of this project.",
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