End of week 6 snapshot. Eleven work packages defined, eight enquiries live with suppliers, returns coming in across the long-lead packages first.
The awarded contract sum (£1,418,650) decomposed into eleven trade-led work packages. Each one has its own scope, exclusions, interface boundary with adjacent packages, and target supply chain.
| WP | Work Package | Target Value | Spec Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP-01 |
Strip-out & Demolition
Removal of existing partitions, ceilings, finishes across L4/L5/L6. Make safe, protect services, dispose to licensed waste stream.
|
£86,400 | SPC-A1 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-02 |
Internal Partitions & Doors
Stud partitions, door sets, ironmongery. Acoustic-rated walls to meeting suites (Rw 42 dB confirmed).
|
£198,200 | SPC-A2 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-03 |
Glazed Partitions
Aluminium-framed glazed screens, doors, manifestation. Fire-rated glass at compartment line (per CC-06).
|
£64,500 | SPC-A2 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-04 |
Suspended Ceilings & Acoustics
Acoustic tile ceiling system, exposed soffit treatment in collaboration zones, FCU access panels (acoustic-rated).
|
£72,800 | SPC-A3 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-05 |
Architectural Joinery — Meeting Suites & Tea Points
Fluted oak veneer feature walls, tea point cabinetry, full-height storage, integrated AV cabling channels.
|
£148,500 | SPC-A4 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-06 |
L6 Reception Joinery (PS)
Reception desk, branded feature wall, low-level seating. Provisional sum item — design intent confirmed wk 5.
|
£24,000 | SPC-A7 | Pending design lock |
| WP-07 |
Floor Finishes
Carpet tile (Milliken Laylines confirmed), vinyl to tea points, raised access floor replacement panels.
|
£94,300 | SPC-A5 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-08 |
Wall Finishes & Decoration
Paint scheme, vinyl wall covering to tea points, feature finishes. Includes manifestation per branding decision.
|
£42,100 | SPC-A6 | Issued · accent finish TBC |
| WP-09 |
Mechanical Services
FCUs, ductwork modifications, condensate, controls interface to landlord BMS. Subject to landlord sub-main upgrade.
|
£218,400 | SPC-M1 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-10 |
Electrical, Lighting & Data
Sub-mains, distribution, lighting (suspended linear + recessed), small power, Cat6A data, BMS interface, lighting control.
|
£268,150 | SPC-M2 | Issued · returns in |
| WP-11 |
Workplace AV (PS)
14 displays, 6 video bars, ceiling mics, control system. Provisional sum — RFI NG-014 closed; specialist enquiry parallel route.
|
£40,000 | SPC-X1 | Parallel route |
| SUB-TOTAL — TRADE PACKAGES | £1,257,350 | 88.6% of contract sum | ||
| Plus: Prelims, OH&P, contingency, fees, commissioning | £161,300 | 11.4% | ||
| CONTRACT SUM (excl. VAT) | £1,418,650 | 100% | ||
Each of the eleven work packages has a structured scope-of-works entry in the DSW document. Below is the full entry for WP-05 — Architectural Joinery — showing the level of definition supplied to the supply chain.
All eleven work packages have an entry of this depth. The full DSW document (NG-DSW-001-Rev1) issued to Cushman 28 May 2026 — and forms the contractual scope record that backs every subsequent supplier order.
Eight enquiry packs issued to twenty-four suppliers across the long-lead and high-value packages. Each enquiry is tracked from issue through return to evaluation.
WP-06 L6 Reception Joinery — design lock pending Cushman + Wexley brand sign-off (DI-09). Target enquiry issue Wk 7. Risk: 8wk lead, sectional handover ok if order placed by Wk 8.
WP-08 Wall Finishes — accent finishes only — main paint scheme issued in SEP-08 alongside WP-07; accent finishes split out pending manifestation pattern decision (AP-08, expected Wk 7).
WP-11 Workplace AV — separate enquiry route to four AV specialists (Visualis, Snelling, Pure AV, Universal AV). Issued 27 May after RFI NG-014 closure. Returns due 12 Jun.
Every enquiry follows the same eight-section structure. Below is the actual cover and contents of SEP-05, the joinery enquiry — the highest-value long-lead package and the one that sets the pattern for the others.
Built AI Ltd has been awarded as Main Contractor (D&B) for the Cat-B fit-out of floors 4–6 at Northgate Chambers, Manchester (1,640 m² NIA). The project has a sectional completion structure: L6 by 7 Aug, L5 by 4 Sep, L4 by 25 Sep 2026. Joinery is on the critical path and order placement is required by Wk 6 (4 Jun 2026) to protect the L6 sectional date. Liquidated damages of £8,500 per working day per section apply.
Manufacture, deliver and install architectural joinery as per shop drawings, with the following principal elements: meeting suite feature walls (96 m² fluted European oak), tea point cabinetry, full-height storage walls, cellular door sets matching feature wall finish. Refer to NG-DWG-A-02 Rev C and signed-off oak veneer sample SMP-01.
Full inclusion / exclusion / assumption list provided in the DSW extract (Section 03). In summary: included — site survey, shop drawings, factory pre-fit, manufacture, delivery, install, snagging. Excluded — reception desk (separate package), AV equipment, electrical first fix, floor finishes, wall finishes, tenant appliances. Assumed — floor tolerances ±5mm (confirmed), wall finishes complete prior to install, goods lift available in booked slots.
Returns must be submitted in the priced BoQ template provided (Excel). Lump sum quotations not accepted. The template structures pricing under fixed line items so returns can be compared like-for-like.
In addition to BoQ pricing, returns must include: (a) confirmed manufacturer of veneer; (b) sample submission; (c) factory pre-fit date; (d) site survey availability within 5 working days of award; (e) priced bond (10%) and parent company guarantee if applicable; (f) two recent contactable references for similar projects.
Sub-contract under JCT SBC/Sub 2016 (D&B). Monthly application against measured progress, payment 28 days from valuation date, retention 5%/2.5%, performance bond 10% on demand. PI £2m any one claim. Returns submitted to procurement@built-ai.io with subject "SEP-05 Joinery Return — [Supplier Name]" by 17:00 Friday 29 May 2026. Late returns will not be evaluated.
Three packages have full returns and complete evaluations. Each return is normalised against the priced BoQ template, scored on technical readiness (sample, references, programme fit, commercial terms), and a recommendation made for Stage 04 procurement.
Target: £148,500 · 3 returns · evaluation closed 1 Jun 2026
| Supplier | BoQ Total | vs Target | Programme Fit | Sample | References | Tech Score | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd & Sons Joinery Ltd
Bolton-based · 38 years trading · 32 staff
|
£146,200 | −1.5% | Confirmed | Matches SMP-01 | 2 strong | RECOMMEND | |
| Castle Bespoke Manufacturing Ltd
Leeds-based · 22 years trading · 41 staff
|
£139,400 | −6.1% | 2wk slip risk | Substitute veneer | 2 acceptable | Reserve | |
| Northbrook Joinery Plc
Stoke-based · 18 years trading · 64 staff
|
£162,800 | +9.6% | Confirmed | Matches SMP-01 | 1 only | No award |
Recommendation rationale: Holroyd & Sons recommended on technical match (sample identical to SMP-01), confirmed factory slot, two strong references both for legal-sector fit-outs in the £100–200k joinery range. Price 1.5% below target. Castle bid 6% lower but proposes a substitute American oak veneer and signals a 2-week slip on factory commitment. Northbrook matches technically but is 9.6% above target without commercial justification.
Target: £268,150 · 3 returns · evaluation closed 4 Jun 2026
| Supplier | BoQ Total | vs Target | Programme Fit | Switchgear LL | References | Tech Score | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Electrical Services Ltd
Manchester-based · 24 years · NICEIC, ECA
|
£262,400 | −2.1% | Confirmed | Order ready | 3 strong | RECOMMEND | |
| Pennine Power & Light Ltd
Stockport-based · 16 years · NICEIC
|
£284,600 | +6.1% | Confirmed | 12wk lead — risk | 2 acceptable | No award | |
| Concord Electrical Contractors
Warrington-based · 11 years · NICEIC
|
£256,100 | −4.5% | Resource concern | Single source | 1 strong, 1 weak | Reserve |
Recommendation rationale: Marlow recommended on combination of price (2% below target), switchgear order-readiness with their nominated wholesaler (Edmundson), three strong references, and confirmed BMS interface experience with the landlord's existing controls vendor. Concord priced lower but technical readiness scored low; Pennine priced higher and signalled a 12-week switchgear lead time which puts LL-03 procurement at risk.
Target: £94,300 · 3 returns · evaluation closed 4 Jun 2026
| Supplier | BoQ Total | vs Target | Programme Fit | Carpet Stock | References | Tech Score | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold Floors NW Ltd
Manchester-based · 19 years · CFA member
|
£91,800 | −2.7% | Confirmed | Milliken stock OK | 3 strong | RECOMMEND | |
| Coverstone Flooring Ltd
Liverpool-based · 14 years · CFA member
|
£96,400 | +2.2% | Confirmed | 6wk indent | 2 acceptable | Reserve | |
| Surface 360 Floors Ltd
Manchester-based · 8 years · no trade body
|
£87,200 | −7.5% | Tight resource | Stock unconfirmed | 1 only, partial | No award |
Recommendation rationale: Threshold Floors recommended on confirmed Milliken stock availability (no indent risk), three strong references including two recent legal-sector fit-outs in central Manchester, and price marginally below target. Surface 360 priced 7.5% lower but stock and resource not confirmed; trade body absence reduces post-completion warranty position.
SEP-02 partitions, SEP-03 glazed partitions, SEP-09 mechanical, SEP-04 ceilings, SEP-01 strip-out — returns coming in this week, evaluations due to close by Wk 8. WP-06 reception, WP-08 accent finishes and WP-11 AV are on the parallel track.
Each package mapped against the construction programme. The order-by date is the latest point a supplier order can be placed without risking the relevant sectional handover. Long-lead items dominate the early procurement window.
Critical-path read: WP-05 joinery (Wk 6) is the binding constraint; one week's slip on this order pushes meeting suite install on L6 and triggers LDs at £8,500/working-day. WP-10 switchgear (Wk 7) is the second tightest. WP-06 reception is amber because design-lock has not occurred yet but the lead-time still allows commitment by Wk 8 if Cushman closes the brief on schedule.
Stage 03 closes when scope decomposition is complete, all critical-path enquiries are issued, returns are evaluated against like-for-like criteria, and the procurement timeline gives a clear picture of which orders need to commit when.
Eleven work packages with structured scope and like-for-like return requirements. Eight enquiries with twenty-four suppliers, returns being evaluated against price, technical readiness, programme fit and references. The pattern that runs through every Pre-Con Pack: structured scope in, structured returns out, defensible recommendations to commit.