c) Materials and specifications

In conjunction with drawings specified, Bidders should provide:

•  a schedule of the proposed materials, finishes and components to be used;

•  a detailed explanation of how the choice of materials and specifications proposed support the design concept and the requirements of the Output Specification;

•  a commentary demonstrating how the materials and finishes will be responsibly resourced, environmentally sustainable and appropriately recycled;

•  construction details as required to articulate the specification requested above. As a minimum, commentary for typical coordinated sections through the building which should describe the following construction elements:

floors;

external walls;

glazing;

roof;

internal partitions; and

ceilings, structure and service zones.

Bidders must also provide confirmation the proposed design and specification will meet current building regulations [and other relevant legislation], as well as those reasonably foreseeable in the future.

Bidders must identify any derogation from any specific requirements for legislation or best-practice guidance specified in the Output Specification2.

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2  Local Authorities should consider providing Bidders with a schedule of statutory and best-practice guidance required, such that any derogations can easily be identified. However, it should made clear that this list is not exhaustive.