Published date: 30 August 2023

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.


Closing: 29 September 2023, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71250000

  • Architectural and building-surveying services - 71251000

  • Building surveying services - 71315300

    • Surveying services - 71355000

    • Survey services - 79311000

    • Survey conduction services - 79311200

    • Survey analysis services - 79311300

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£224,000 to £280,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-7276-SMBC 22132

Published date

30 August 2023

Closing date

29 September 2023

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

20 November 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Providing external surveys to 55 no. high rise housing blocks with a height range of 6 to 18 storeys
o Reporting findings of surveys to the Client for each building.
o Using both abseil techniques and Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) depending upon the location and the access limitations of each individual block.
o Undertaking visual inspection surveys on site to determine the condition of the structure, claddings and render, identifying any defects & recommending future inspection programme frequencies or rectification solutions including structural engineering advice regarding these solutions.
o Cutting out or removing defective structures & materials and carrying out emergency repairs to minor defects which may cause a danger to the public if left untreated.
o Providing intrusive surveys, including removing and reinstating external brick cladding/structures to determine underlying structural defects
o Providing safety surveys to insulated render and making patch repairs where defective render is identified.
o Providing thermology studies to identified blocks
o Providing RF surveys to telecommunications installations to identified blocks
o Providing laboratory testing and chemical analysis of samples taken during the course of the surveys
o Providing Method Statements and Risk Assessments (to be returned with the tender submission)
o Providing an outline Programme of the Works (to be submitted for approval within seven days of request).
o Providing a written report for each block complete with defect locations, drawings and recommendations all cross-referenced with photographs and other information necessary to form the basis of future planned long-term maintenance of the blocks

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.

In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023 at 15:00hrs

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Carole Le Roux

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 3628

Email

carole_leroux@sandwell.gov.uk