Germany – Primary school construction work – Neubau GS Kirchhatten TU

The subject of the contract to be awarded is planning and construction services (design-and-build) based on a functional performance description. The content of the advertised service is the new construction of the Kirchhatten Primary School. The subject of the project is the planning and construction of a new building for the Kirchhatten Primary School on the plot designated for this purpose (future Schulstraße 9a, Kirchhatten). The client of the project is the municipality of Hatten. After intensive preliminary consultation, the council of the municipality of Hatten decided at its meeting on 13.10.2022 to rebuild the Kirchhatten Primary School. The background to this decision is the structural and functional condition of the existing school, which only partially meets the current requirements for a modern and all-day suitable primary school operation. In particular, there is a need for adaptation in view of the full-day operation that will be required in the future, which is to be addressed with the new construction. The background is the phased introduction of the legal entitlement to full-day care for children of primary school age from the 2026/2027 school year, which is regulated by federal law and implemented in Lower Saxony mainly through full-day primary schools. This results in increased requirements for the school operator in terms of space, quality of stay and the organisation of education, care and catering. The measure includes the new construction (incl. fixed furniture according to equipment lists) on the former sports field adjacent to the existing site, the necessary development, the design of the playground and the relocation of furniture from the existing building to the new building. Measures on the existing buildings are not included. The school new building comprises a programme area of approx. 1,750 m² according to the room programme of Phase 0. In addition, there are ancillary areas with an allowance of up to 39% of the programme area and structural base areas with an allowance of approx. 15% of the programme and ancillary areas. The new building is planned as a complete replacement new building and is to include modern classrooms, special rooms, administrative areas and community areas with dining area and kitchen. The range of uses defined in the room programme includes, in particular, areas for general teaching and special teaching including art, music and drama, craft and experimentation, each with associated collection and ancillary areas. In addition, functional and community areas for all-day operation as well as teaching and administrative areas are provided. As part of the orientation as a full-day suitable primary school, a dining area with canteen operation is also part of the room programme; the kitchen will be pre-equipped by the contractor for the later installation of a heating or mixing kitchen. The school building also includes a break and multi-purpose hall, which is to be used for both regular school operations and by the client or publicly in out-of-school operations. The school new building is to create pedagogically valuable, flexible spaces for the school community. An architecturally appealing building is expected, which integrates into the surroundings of the location. The main entrance of the new school building is to be arranged towards Schulstraße. The auditorium must also be accessible separately from the outside and must be separable from the school-internal uses in the interior without restricting the escape and rescue routes. The plot designated for the school new building is located to the north-east in the immediate vicinity of the existing Kirchhatten Primary School and has a total area of around 14,000 m² (planning area of the development plan 8a for public use sport/school). At least 2,200 m² must be designed as usable playground area. The location of the plot requires an appropriate consideration of the adjacent uses and a compatible integration of the school new building and the outdoor facilities into the existing environment. The open spaces include, among other things, the schoolyard with green and activity areas, car and bicycle parking spaces and all operationally relevant access, bypasses and standing areas including sporting uses. Funding from the State of Lower Saxony for full-day care is being sought for the implementation. The existing school can continue to be operated throughout the construction period. The creation of alternative or interim areas is not required. In the construction site logistics, it must be ensured that the school operation is not restricted; particularly low-noise machines and equipment must be used. The contractor's task is to plan and construct a school building that meets the requirements, including the associated open spaces, on the basis of the functional performance description. The contractor will be assigned responsibilities and risks for planning and execution; he will act as the central contact person for the client. In addition to the planning and construction services, the scope of services includes the coordination and implementation of a major move as well as maintenance and repair services for a period of four years. For the timely implementation, binding milestones must be observed until the handover of the building including the major move by 14.05.2029 and the completion of the outdoor facilities by 29.08.2029 at the latest. For further details, reference is made to the functional performance descriptions (15 - VOB/A EU - ANG). Each bidder has the opportunity to inspect the construction site and its surroundings independently and to familiarise themselves with the local conditions. An appointment for the inspection of non-public areas will be arranged upon request via the bidder communication of the tendering platform. Bidders are requested to name a contact person with a telephone number in the request.