Structural Engineering Inspections and Minor Capital Design Framework

Concepts

• structural engineering
• winchester
• structural engineering inspections
• building inspection
• provision of structural inspections
• minor capital design framework
• structural inspections of specialist buildings
• planned inspections
• proposed structural inspections
• programme of structural inspections

Location

Predominantly in the County of Hampshire, however also some properties on the Isle of Wight, in Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and 2 activity centres in the Brecon Beacons in Wales

Description

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of structural inspections and structural engineering design on minor capital projects with works costs typically valued less than £100, 000 (GBP), to support on going maintenance of the built estate and the delivery of capital schemes and refurbishment projects.

Total Quantity or Scope

The proposed Structural Inspections and Design Framework is to cover a programme of structural inspections and to provide structural design services for capital minor works projects with a construction value less than £100,000, across a range of properties owned or managed by HCC and its partners (HIWFRS (from 1 April 2021 Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service combined)), the PCC, and the IOW Council). Property types that comprise the programme includes, but is not limited to schools, special schools, corporate offices including data centres, day care centres, residential care, nursing care, libraries and museums, leisure centres, country parks, farms, residential housing, scheduled monuments, police and fire stations. Other interested Unitary Authorities, City, District, Borough, Town and Parish Councils, and successor authorities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will also be able to access the proposed new arrangement. Refer to Section VI: Complementary for further information. Services required under the framework. The services required under the new framework will typically include, but is not limited to the following: • 5 yearly planned structural inspections of specialist buildings and structures within the built estate including all temporary buildings, all system built buildings (e.g., SCOLA) and all listed and historic buildings. • 5 yearly planned structural inspections of a range of specific structures including chimneys and boiler flues over 2m high; play and boundary walls; retaining walls; small structures (under 40m2); lighting grids; lofts and other hidden roof spaces. • Planned structural inspections of buildings and structures which require inspections to be carried out at a frequency of less than five years. • Planned structural inspections of buildings and structures where significant defects have been previously identified and are being monitored. • Undertake 'further investigations' of items arising from the planned inspections. • Where required, issue 'structural repair instructions', and check completed repairs on site. • Undertake ad-hoc inspections and associated report and advisory work arising from issues reported by HCC's Property Management staff, building end users, PCC, HIWFRS, and IOWC, and others. • Provide structural engineering design services for minor capital projects (construction cost

CPV Codes

• 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
• 71315400 - Building-inspection services
• 71325000 - Foundation-design services
• 71327000 - Load-bearing structure design services
• 71328000 - Verification of load-bearing structure design services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Electronic invoicing will be accepted with prior agreement and electronic payment via BACs is preferred. How to obtain the tender documents: The tender documents can be accessed when logged into InTend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs: 'Tender', 'ITT -documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the second tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Opting in and out: Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option to declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. The framework agreement will also be available for use by the following participating public sector and local authority organisations: • Basingstoke & Deane BC • East Hampshire DC • Eastleigh BC • Fareham BC • Gosport BC • Hart DC • Havant BC • New Forest DC • Portsmouth City Council • Rushmoor BC • Southampton City Council • Test Valley BC • Winchester City Council • HCC Activity Centre in the Brecon Beacons in Wales • Isle of Wight Council • Reading Borough Council • The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire/Hampshire Constabulary • Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service • Berkshire, Bristol & Bath, Wiltshire, Surrey, Sussex, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Somerset. • County Councils, Unitary Authorities, District, Borough, Town and Parish Councils, Fire and Police Authorities and successor authorities across all named counties/authorities. • Universities, Colleges, Academies, Schools, 'Free' and maintained schools across all named counties/authorities. • Faith establishments including the Roman Catholic and Anglican Dioceses associated with the named Counties/Local Authorities including Guildford Anglican, Salisbury Anglican, Winchester Anglican and Portsmouth Anglican and Portsmouth Roman Catholic diocesan authorities. • Health Trusts and Heritage and Cultural Trusts across all named Counties/Local authorities.