€6.7m UCC Student Hub Development

Tender notice for Building Contractors – deadline 6th September 2016

Site
University College Campus
College Road & Gaol Cross
Cork City

Student Development Cork

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Build Value Estimate: €6.7 Million
Floor Area: 2,747 Sq M
Granted Date: 20 May 2016
Tender Deadline Date: 6 September 2016
Location: Map Link 

Planning Description: For construction of a six storey Student Development Cork within the university campus adjoining College Road and Gaol Walk, Cork. The building will be used to provide student and administrative services and flexible learning spaces. The proposed development involves the carrying out of works within the curtilage of two protected structures: Crawford Observatory and Gates onto Western Road (PS538) and University College Cork Main Quad (PS963).

Tender – Works Contractor: The Proposed new UCC Student Hub will integrate the Student Support model providing  (a)Student Learning- Flexible learning spaces, formal small group shared learning spaces and informal social learning spaces in a technology rich environment (b)Student Development & Employability – An integrated student services model in one central location fostering new relationships and creating new synergies in support of students’ personal development, employability skills development and academic success (c)Student Administration Services -A one-stop-shop to facilitate more student friendly, accessible and efficient student administrative services

Uniquely the Hub will accommodate in one center these three major aspects of the student experience demonstrating their interdependence in providing a holistic education to students. The development will consist of the construction of a six storey Student Hub Building within the university campus adjoining College Road and Gaol Walk, Cork. The building will be used to provide student and administrative services and flexible learning spaces. The gross floor space will be 3991m2.

The proposed works will involve demolitions, alterations and extensions to the existing Windle Building, the removal of some existing car parking spaces and the provision of new hard and soft landscaping and lighting. The proposed works will also include permanent alterations to the existing main entrance route to the campus from College Road, construction of a new storage shed and temporary dismantling and reinstatement of the Old Gaol Entrance to facilitate access during construction. The proposed development involves the carrying out of works within the curtilage of two protected structures: Crawford  Observatory and Gates onto Western Road (PS 538) and University College Cork Main Quad (PS 963)

Applicant
University College Cork
6 Elderwood
College Road
Co. Cork
021 4903635 | procurement@fin.ucc.ie | www.ucc.ie

Architect
RPS Group (Dublin)
West Pier Business Campus
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
01 4882900 | www.rpsgroup.com

Architect
Fionnuala Rogerson Architects
Ardtona House
Lower Churchtown Road
Dublin 14
01 2984261 | info@rogerson.ie

Architect
McCutcheon Halley Walsh – Cork
Brian McCutcheon
6 Joyce House
Barrack Square
Ballincollig
Co. Cork
021 4208710 | bmccutcheon@mhwplanning.ie | www.mhwplanning.ie

Architect
O’Donnell & Tuomey Architects – Cork
Willie Carey
35 Grand Parade
Co. Cork
021 4271600 | willie.carey@odonnell-tuomey.ie | odonnell-tuomey.ie

Consulting Engineer
Maurice Johnston & Partners – Cork
Watergold
Douglas
Co. Cork
021 2427107 | info@mjp.ie | www.mjp.ie

Consulting Engineer
Horgan Lynch & Partners
Pat Brady
Tellengana
Blackrock Road
Co. Cork
021 4936100 | cork@horganlynch.ie | www.horganlynch.ie

Consultant
AEGIS Archaeology Ltd.
F Coyne
32 Nicholas Street
King’s Ireland
Co. Limerick
061 634375

Consultant
JCA Architects
Jack Coughlan
St. Albert’s House
Dunboyne
Co.Meath
021 4393800 | www.jca.ie

Consultant
Brady Shipman Martin (Cork)
John Morgan
Penrose Wharf Business Centre
Penrose Wharf
Cork
021 2425620 | mail@bradyshipmanmartin.com | www.bradyshipmanmartin.com

Consultant
Kelleher Ecology Services
Daphne Roycroft
Castlelyons
Co. Cork
086 8677932 | kelleherecologyservices@gmail.com