RAAC works to Domestic Properties in West Lothian

Concepts

• livingston
• residential buildings
• construction work
• roof works
• roofing work
• west lothian council owned houses
• wlc owned domestic properties
• domestic properties
• west lothian council
• west lothian

Location

Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow Bridge, and Livingston aras of West Lothian

Description

RAAC works to Domestic Properties in West Lothian

Total Quantity or Scope

On 17th April 2023 The Institution of Structural Engineers published the Document “Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Investigation and Assessment – Further Guidance” which amongst other things, altered the recommended minimum end bearing for RAAC Roof Panels from the previous standard of 45mm to the new standard of 75mm. Following a structural survey, the presence of RAAC was identified at a number of domestic properties, both common entrance flats and low-rise properties. As such a programme of works is being developed to replace all RAAC roof panels in WLC owned domestic properties. This contract will target properties in selected streets in the Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, and Livingston areas of West Lothian. The streets containing the houses in question are a mixture of West Lothian Council owned houses, houses owned by other Registered Social Landlords, as well as privately owned and/or rented houses. All the houses are ex local authority or Development Corporation houses. In the majority Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
• 44112400 - Roof
• 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
• 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

Indicators

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Housing Stock Profile The properties in all the areas in appear to be constructed in approximately late 1960 - early 1970’s with a traditional cavity wall built in. While this information is correct to the best of our records, as a minimum a survey of each architype should be carried out prior to works starting to ensure full details are assessed and understood. These properties have been constructed with RAAC planks over the entire roof of the properties or on a section of flat roof with the remainder of the roof being mono pitch. A number of properties in Bathgate have RAAC Panels over the entrance porch and a further number have RAAC forming the roof of the integrated garage As a minimum Asbestos Surveys will be provided for each of the property architypes, the Contractor will be responsible for removal & disposal any asbestos that may be disturbed or affected by the work. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27429. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please Note: Community Benefits will be evaluated for this procurement procedure and will form 3% of the overall award criteria. For further procurement information visit the link below. West Lothian Council - Community Benefits in Procurement (SC Ref:780994)