Tender Summary

BHCC - Madeira Terraces Restoration Phase 1 - Main Contractor

Buying Organisation

Brighton & Hove City Council

Contract Value

£11,000,000

Tender Description

Madeira Terrace is a well-known and much-loved Brighton and Hove Landmark. At 865m
long in total it is one of the longest cast-iron structures in the world and an admired piece of
Victorian architecture, integral to the Eastern Seafront. It is also a significant Grade 2* listed
structure within the rich heritage context of the wider coastal city. Phase 1 of the Madeira
Terrace Restoration project encompasses 40nr arches sitting between the Royal Crescent
steps and the Shelter Hall / Concord 2.
The cast iron structure forms a backbone describing the historic development of the
seafront. Addressing the sea and the beach firmly braced against the rising East Cliff wall
rising behind. It is a 'backdrop': designed and intended to be used and inhabited by the
residents of the city for all manner of events and social occasions; for quiet enjoyment,
outdoor exercise and for viewing.
The structure is now deemed unsafe and public access has not been possible for a number of
years, due its condition.
The Phase 1 project includes the following elements of works:
Conservation and repair of the historic cast iron structure.
Conservation and management of the historic Japanese Spindle green wall [dating from
1872], and other planting associated with the Green Wall.
Repairs to the facing of the east cliff-wall (a designated highways structure) to ensure
public safety; and re-presentation of its surface to visually unify and present a more attractive backdrop to the restored structure.
Public realm landscaping to both the terrace deck above and the promenade walkway
below, including new hard surfacing, soft landscaping and street furniture.
Local improvement to Madeira Drive, via new pedestrian crossing points.
New lighting and servicing infrastructure
Repairs and upgrades to the existing lift mechanism within the Shelter Hall / Concorde 2
building, to allow its continued historic function as the original means of step-free access to
the terrace.
A new external public lift

Tender categories (products & services required)

Construction work (CPV 45000000)
Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items (CPV 44400000)
Repair and maintenance services (CPV 50000000)
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000)

Region

South East (UKJ)

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