Framework for Disabled Adaptations to Domestic Properties

A Tender Notice
by CARDIFF COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Works)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
£-£28M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
20 May 2021
Delivery
To 11 Jun 2023 (est.)
Deadline
21 Jun 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The disabled facilities service (DFS) are a division of the Council responsible for making funding available cross tenure. Funding may be used towards the purchase and installation of specialist equipment; the provision of adaptations and works that prevent slips, trips and falls in and around the home where the applicant is able to prove to the Council that they meet the prevailing criteria. The Disabled Facilities Service is a reactive service that administers cases as soon as they are received. The successful contractor will be expected to deliver quality adaptation works in order to meet the rigorous PI’s that have been set. The works primarily involve the adaptation of domestic properties as a result of the approval of a Disabled Facilities Grant or any Discretionary Grant awarded to the applicant. To support this area DFS operate a "Grant Agency Service" that provides a professional, technical and administrative service to the clients (service users). Put simply, the Council provides a service whereby the service users can appoint the Council to administer the grant on the service users’ behalf whilst working closely with health professionals such as the Community Occupational Therapy Service to ensure that the service users' needs are fully met. The Authority intends to enter a Framework Agreement with multiple contractors for Lots 1 and 2, and a single contractor per lot for lot 3. The period of the framework agreements will be 2 years with the option to extend for up to a period of a further 2 years. The Framework is expected to commence 1st November 2021. Lot 1 – General Building – 6 Providers (Est 4m GBP per annum) Lot 2 – Stair Lifts / Vertical Lifts and Hoists – 2 Providers (Est 1.8m GBP per annum) Lot 3 – Safety @ Home Works – 1 Provider (Est 1m GBP per annum)

Lot Division

1 General Building Work (Domestic only)

Converting existing rooms to provide accessible bathing facilities and all associated works (wet room, walk-in showers etc.); access ramps; re-grading / provision of external steps; internal alterations; construction of extensions (inclusive of services); general building works to repair, maintain or upgrade roofs, walls floors etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of modular ramping.

2 Stair Lifts / Vertical Lifts and Hoists

Lifts: Provision and installation of stair-lifts; internal and external vertical lifts. To include where appropriate all works associated to the lifts installation including cutting of apertures internally and any associated ground works externally etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of all lifts. Hoists: Provision and installation of ceiling tracked hoist systems. To include where appropriate, all works associated to the hoist installation including strengthening of ceilings, work to break through door heads and any associated structural works etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of hoists.

3 Safety @ Home Works

Provision and installation of minor adaptations including hand and grab rails; small ramps; mop stick hand rails; alterations to steps; external rails and repairs to specialist equipment etc. At no additional cost to the Council, the contractor will also provide all Service Users with access to a free case work service providing Healthy Home Check and remedial works; Income Maximisation; Energy Efficiency inspection; Fund raising and access to alternative grant assistance etc. There will also be a requirement for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of modular ramping, lifts and hoists.

CPV Codes

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45210000 - Building construction work
  • 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
  • 45211100 - Construction work for houses
  • 44115800 - Building internal fittings
  • 44115600 - Stairlifts
  • 42416300 - Hoists
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 45313100 - Lift installation work
  • 51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment
  • 33196200 - Devices for the disabled

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Council reserves the right to appoint a replacement contractor (for each Lot) in the event of the Contractor initially being appointed withdrawing from the Framework Agreement, or in the event that the Council terminates the agreement with the Contractor initially appointed. To be clear if a supplier is lost from a particular Lot, the next highest scoring bidder for that Lot will be approached with a view to them being appointed as a replacement Contractor for that Lot. To access the tender documentation, please register an interest on the opportunity on the Proactis Portal - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login The Contractor shall ensure that all contracts with Subcontractors and Suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the Award date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular Subcontractor or Supplier, are advertised through the Sell2Wales portal (www.sell2wales.gov.wales) and awarded following a fair, open, transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Details will be provided in the Invitation to Tender (WA Ref:109754) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

Reference

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