Cumberland Council Minor Works Construction Framework

Description

Cumberland Council, responsible for a broad spectrum of services across the region, operates from an extensive and diverse property portfolio. This includes Care Homes, Highway Depots, Family Centres, Libraries, Historical Monuments, Museums, Schools, Offices, and more. Regular maintenance of this portfolio is essential to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of these crucial services. The framework will deliver numerous individual projects up to the value of £200,000, with an average value of £70,000 (based on historic figures). It is anticipated that between 4 and 8 contractors will be accepted onto each lot of the framework. The works have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): • Lot 1 – General Building works • Lot 2 – Mechanical and Electrical works Lot 1: General Building Works Lot 1: General Building Works, contractors are expected to undertake a variety of tasks including: • Carpentry and Joinery: This includes the supply and installation of joinery components for maintenance projects, including repairs, restoration, and replacement of various wooden structures and elements. Contractors should be prepared to work on listed buildings, which may require restoration works such as sliding sash windows and ornate mouldings, timber floors. • Masonry & Bricklaying (Internal & External Works): Contractors are required to carry out all aspects of masonry and bricklaying trades, including repairs, replacement, and building of brick and/or block walls, forming of openings for windows and doors, retaining/boundary walls, repointing works, forming ramps and stairs, paving, stone repairs, and columns. • Plastering and Drylining: Contractors are expected to carry out all aspects of plastering and drylining services, including bond and skim, ornate, lime lite, rendering (internally and externally), plaster boarding, tape and fill, bonding, and patch repairs. • Other Works: This includes metal stud partition and damp proofing works, fencing, gates, below ground drainage, and repairs and replacement roofing works. Lot 2: Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Lot 2: Mechanical & Electrical Contractors - contractors are expected to undertake a variety of tasks including: • Mechanical Works: Installation, maintenance, and replacement of mechanical systems and equipment, heating plant and equipment, plumbing plant and installations, and air handling unit equipment. Contractors must be registered members of Gas Safe, hold B & ES qualifications, and be registered with CIPHE or APHC. • Electrical Works: Full electrical installation work, electrical installation inspection and testing, replacement/installation of general lighting and power, containment, mains distribution, and other electrical services or equipment.