Disabled Adaptations Framework

Lot 4

Reactive and Planned Repairs to Existing Adaptations.

Typical requirements will be "Reactive" and "Planned" (but not restricted to) repairs as described below: "Reactive": Repairs to Bathing Adaptations in BCC Dwellings. Pump repair. Repairs to electric care shower. Repairs to thermostatic mixer showers. Repairs to or replacement of vinyl safety flooring in bathing adaptations. Repairs to shower seats, screens, curtains and rails. "Planned": Note that "planned repairs" or "rip-ups" cover the repair of defective or broken items and do not include any decorative elements. Planned repairs are issued following the receipt, assessment and approval of a Repair (rip up) Report by a Client's representative. If the Client's representative deems the adaptation beyond reasonable repair, a repair purchase order may not be issued and contractor will be asked to invoice for the Repair report fee. Repairs to Bathing Adaptations in BCC Dwellings. Repair of a bathing adaptation with a cost of £1,200 or above following approval of a 'Repair Report'. This may include: Pump repair/ replacement. Convert pumped waste to gravity where technically feasible. Electric Care Shower repair/ replacement Thermostatic mixer showers repair/ replacement. Repairs to or replacement of vinyl safety flooring in bathing adaptations. Repairs to shower seats, screens, curtains and rails. Repairs to wall substrate. Repairs to Specialised Adaptations or Equipment in BCC Dwellings. Repairs to automated doors and door entry systems including intercom systems. Repairs to rise and fall kitchen work surfaces. Repairs and annual servicing to wash dry WCs. Repairs to fences that have been specifically installed to provide safe areas. Repairs to patio areas that have been specifically installed to provide access to a garden. Asbestos Surveys/Removal Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an Asbestos Survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company. Where asbestos removal is required, the Contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed Asbestos removal contractor.

Minor Alterations

Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to: Ramping and paths/ hardstanding Permanent Temporary/ modular systems Handrails ("Kee Klamp") Stair Rail/ balustrade alterations. Grab rails - internal and external. Shower seats. Safety fencing. Lever taps. Key safes. Bio Bidets. Additional electrical sockets. Door intercom systems. Lighting alterations.

Specialist Access Equipment and Works

The Works will comprise of the installation of new internal and external Domestic Access Equipment for disabled children and adults in BCC Dwellings within the Bristol City Council boundary. Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to: Stairlifts Straight Stairlifts Curved Stairlifts Through Floor Lifts Fully enclosed Partially enclosed Other Lifts Internal platform lifts. External platform lifts External step lifts External stair lifts Ancillary work for access equipment Obsolete equipment - removal and correct disposal. Carpentry and joinery - e.g. alteration to staircases. Forming of apertures in timber floors Electrical works- e.g. the diversion of services. Plumbing and heating works - e.g. the diversion of services. Making good and decorating disturbed surfaces. Excavation and groundworks. Concreting works. Brick and blockwork. Asbestos - Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an Asbestos Survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company. Where asbestos removal is required, the Contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed Asbestos removal contractor. Planning Permission - obtaining any statutory approvals. Building Control - obtaining any statutory approvals and sign offs. Structural Engineer - reports and calculations necessary to achieve Building Control sign off. Public Utilities - obtaining relevant permissions for arranging any necessary diversions.