Published date: 27 February 2020

This notice was replaced on 27 May 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 27 May 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£230,000

Procurement reference

MANC001-DN465786-09873043

Published date

27 February 2020

Closing date

6 April 2020

Contract start date

1 July 2020

Contract end date

30 June 2022

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Lot 1 - Boarding and Securing Property

To ensure that a range of empty properties; from dwellings to commercial units, are secured from unauthorised access. Works are required to be completed on the same day as issue, in the majority of cases and in cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site within 3 hours of initial notification. The method of securing will vary according to the circumstances including, but not limited to, the use of wooden boards or steel sheeting.

Lot 2 - Refuse Removal

To remove and suitably dispose of a range of miscellaneous waste from empty properties, occupied properties and land. The cleansed area must be left clean and hygienic and waste transfer notes must be provided to evidence lawful disposal.

Lot 3 - Minor Building/Household Repairs and General Plumbing Works

To undertake a range of internal and external repairs to empty and occupied properties to ensure that health and safety hazards are removed. This can include from re-sealing a bath to repairing a leaking roof. To undertake disruptive surveys and provide structural surveys, contract drawings and plans upon request.

To undertake a selection of minor internal plumbing repairs from stopping a leaking overflow pipe to installation of a new W.C.

Lot 4 - Electrical Works

To complete a wide range of electrical repairs including the provision of periodic electrical reports, re-fixing electrical sockets, updating consumer units to full property re-wires. Some works received will be classed as an emergency and attendance to the property will be required on the same day as the work is issued. In cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site within 3 hours of initial notification.

Qualifications, membership of an appropriate trade organisation for example 'NICEIC' or 'ECA' is required and Part P registration is required for those works when certification is necessary..

Lot 5 - Gas Installations & Appliances

This includes repairs and maintenance to gas installations and standard plumbing activities. For all gas repairs and maintenance a contractor must be 'GAS SAFE' registered. You can still apply for this category if you are not 'GAS SAFE' registered; just highlight this on the schedule of rates. Electrical heating systems will require the same contractor requirements as electrical works above.
In cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site within 3 hours of initial notification.

Lot 6 - Fire Precautions (Detection)

To complete a range of fire safety works from the fitting of fire rated doors to the installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings. This will include emergency works that are required to be completed within 24 hours of issue or temporary fire alarm installation which is required immediately. Those items requiring electrical works will carry the same requirements as set under electrical works. In cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site wi


More information

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The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 6th April 2020. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.


About the buyer

Contact name

Louise Savage

Address

Town Hall Ext
Manchester
M60 2LA
England

Email

l.savage@manchester.gov.uk

Website

http://www.manchester.gov.uk