DPS - Property Maintenance Minor Works 2024-2028

Description

Round 1 appointments of suppliers to DPS - Property Maintenance Minor Works 2024-2028 rthe scope covers works related to a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to carry out property maintenance and repair works up to the value of £100,000 (each) in various locations throughout the area of Westmorland and Furness Council (Barrow in Furness, South Lakeland and Eden areas). The DPS is advertised on The Chest. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk Lot 1: Lot 1 General Building Repair and Refurbishment General building Contractors who will carry out construction operations required on site for refurbishment and maintenance projects. The Contractor shall have the capacity to undertake all disciplines of work packages including:- Carpentry and Joinery Supply and installation of, joinery components for maintenance projects, including repairs, restoration and replacement of doors, windows, floors, staircases, skirting boards, architraves, window boards and bespoke items such as counters, cupboards, units, and panelling. Contractors should note that on occasion these works are carried out on listed buildings, therefore the Contractor shall be required to work on restoration works such as sliding sash windows and ornate mouldings, timber floors Masonry & Bricklaying (Internal & External Works) Required to carry out all aspects of masonry and bricklaying trades including, but not limited to, repairs, replacement and building of brick and/or block walls (loadbearing or otherwise), forming of openings for windows and doors, retaining/boundary walls, repointing works, forming ramps and stairs, paving, stone repairs and columns. Plastering and Drylining Carry out all aspects of plastering and drylining services including but not limited to bond and skim, ornate, limelite, rendering (internally and externally), plaster boarding, tape and fill, bonding and patch repairs. Other Works Metal stud partition and damp proofing works, fencing, gates, below ground drainage, repairs and replacement roofing works. Lot 2: Lot 2 Mechanical & Electrical Contractors The outline scope of works are to include for the supply of all labour and materials to carry out a wide range of Mechanical & Electrical works across the whole of the Council’s property portfolio. Mechanical projects shall range from:- • minor/low value maintenance works and replacement of mechanical and plumbing plant, systems and equipment. • Larger planned schemes for replacement of mechanical and plumbing plant, installations, systems and equipment. The supply and installation of new heating plant and equipment, predominantly gas fired but alternative fuels may be specified including biomass and oil. These schemes can range from small domestic through to larger complex installations plus hot and cold water services and above ground drainage. The range of works shall include Low Temperature Hot Water heating installations and boiler plant along with ducted warm air and extract systems, Air Handling Unit equipment and associated ductwork installation. Contractors must be a registered member of Gas safe and hold Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) qualifications and registered Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers (CIPHE) or Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors APHC. Electrical projects shall range from:- • Carry out full electrical installation work in association with maintenance replacement and refurbishment projects. Carry out electrical installation inspection and testing work on all types of council properties, including • Stripping out and replacement/installation of general lighting and power, containment, mains distribution and any other electrical service or equipment. Also emergency lighting systems, alarm and call bell systems. On completion of any of the named works above an electrical certificate or commissioning certificate must be issued in accordance with the relevant British standards. Contractors must be a registered member of an electrical safety scheme such as NIC EIC or equivalent. Contractors shall include details of all trade membership bodies with their submissions for approval. Lot 3: Lot 3 Roofing Contractors Carry out repairs and replacement roofing works in accordance with the contract documents for the project being tendered. As there are a wide range of roof covering methods and technologies available we have listed the most common types used on projects. • Traditional Slate and Tiled pitched roofs • Built up felt roofs • Single Ply membrane roofs • Liquid plastic roofs • Profiled composite sheet roofing • Mastic Polymer modified Asphalt • Proprietary roof repair systems • Flat roofs Contractors shall be members of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), Confederation of Roofing Contractors (CORC) or equivalent. Lot 4: Lot 4 Painting and Decorating Contractors Carry out all aspects of the painting and decorating trade, to the internal and external of buildings as required. This covers all types of acrylic and oil based paint finishes as specified in the particular scheme which is being tendered. Contractors may also have the opportunity to tender for fire retardant paint coverings, especially to steel. Contractors may also be responsible for preparation works such as scraping, sanding, caulking, stain removal, filling and taping. Other duties may include wallpapering of varying quality products and specialist works such as marbling and gold leaf painting to our listed buildings. Lot 5: Lot 5: Asbestos Removal and Disposal Carry out removal, encapsulation of asbestos containing materials including disposal of hazardous waste for Projects within Council buildings and schools. For each project Contractors appointed will be invited to attend site to enable them to quote for the Works. Emergency response – Contractors shall attend site with equipment to carry out remedial works within 2 hours of emergency being reported to them All Contractors shall provide waste consignment notes with the invoice. All contractors undertaking work on ACMs must hold membership of either ARCA, or the ACAD Division of TICA, and must hold an Asbestos Licence from the HSE Asbestos Licensing Unit. The above requirements do not apply to non-licensable tasks in the following categories: • Removal of asbestos cement materials such as roofing sheets and rainwater goods • Toilet cistern and seat removal • Vinyl floor covering material • Gaskets removed by engineers. However it is a requirement that all persons removing or working on the above items have received recognised training on working with non-licensable ACMs. Contractors carryout asbestos related work must hold the minimum level of professional indemnity insurance cover as specified in the job contract. This is likely to be higher than normal levels of cover due to increased risk. Contractors must comply with the Council’s Management of Asbestos Policy in its entirety. https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/Content/Internet/535/615/984/39980123319.pdf?timestamp=43815102441. Contractors should note the separation of duties between testing and removal.