Project Description
Expansion / Alteration of the existing Clinical Research Imaging Centre within the Basement of the Queen’s Medical Research Institute at Little France, Edinburgh as part of the University’s Edinburgh estate.
The expansion / alteration of the Edinburgh Imaging Centre Cardiovascular Science and Radiochemistry Suite to provide additional Hot Cells shielding of Radiation that’s currently produced by the Cyclotron within a new Clean Room.
The project involved altering a number of existing specialist rooms / labs to enable the installation of new GMP Hot Cells. The alteration of the existing internal fabric with down-takings and internal fit-out works including new clean room, walk on mezzanine ceilings & lead linings / shielding & nuclide duct.
Replacing the existing Mechanical and Electrical installations, including replacing the existing Carbon & HEPA Filters, Air Handling Unit within the 4th Floor Plant Room by crane lift. Specialist Services such as Radiation Monitoring, Specialist Gases (Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Deuterium, Compressed Air), Delivery System Installation for Hot Cell Control Panel, BMS / Specialist Controls, Door Access / Security. In addition the existing Fume Cupboard and Services were relocated early in the programme. Testing & Commissioning and Validation during and at completion.
The Works were carried out within the existing basement which has internally waterproof tanked walls and floors, restricting any fixings or puncturing the membrane. Part of the Basement remained in use along with the upper floor levels, with limited access to the Basement via the service yard & steps, with a temporary goods lift installed for materials delivery. The building is situated next to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Hospital and shares the road for access to the site.
Our Role / Scope
Full Quantity Surveying / Cost Management Service including Cost Planning & checks, involvement in cost reviews and commentary on best value, procurement discussions, programming and phasing, and then dealing with the open tender process. Managing the commercial aspect of the tender and providing a Report on offers. Organising Risk Management Workshops, advising on Value Engineering & Managing the Change Control Process. Full Post Contract Services of Monthly Cost Reports, Valuations and agreeing the Final Account with the Contractor. In line with the University of Edinburgh’s procedures and standard form.
Technical Capacity
The team comprised of the following
- Director
- Project Quantity Surveyor
The key element was to achieve the project within the programmed time frame and hand back the Suite fully functioning to the End User as down time is the most critical element for the University of Edinburgh. To achieve the successful project there were a number of key requirements.
- Establish early the Client’s full Scope & Equipment of the Project;
- Surveys to understanding the existing running of the facility and all the associated services;
- The early involvement of contractors, suppliers & specialists with the coordination and interfacing of the specialist design requirements and fully understanding the procedures and processes;
- Programme the Works with complete buy in with all those involved and hold regular programme reviews;
- Identify Risks and carry out regular risk workshops to try to mitigate and avoid surprises.
D+S were involved in the original build of the QMRI Facility and subsequently the original major Fit-Out of the CRIC Basement Facility. The original build had one of the five roof top towers built for future basement fit-out works and was used within the original CRIC fit-out. Our knowledge and experience of working on a highly technical project provided a value added service and better understanding of setting budgets.
The Project was delivered in the middle of a live University and hospital site, involving very careful planning, programming and logistics.
The contract was administered under the NEC form of contract, with CEN’s already agreed for design changes implemented prior to site start. Stakeholders included the University/College end users, Estates Department and the NHS Trust, with sign-off and licensing to be issued by government prior to a license to produce radionuclide materials being granted. This required a very detailed and well documented validation and certification process to be included in the tender documents.