Construction work

Tender description

Haringey Council is inviting tender responses from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adaptation Works to Properties where Residents have Disabilities. The Framework Agreement shall be open to the London Borough of Haringey and Homes for Haringey Ltd. The type of works which may be let under this disabled adaptations works Framework Agreement will include but not limited to the following: — Lift installations including ceiling track hoists, through floor lifts, stair lift, platform lifts and step lifts; — Shower/wet room installations including level access showers, over bath showers and clos-o-mat toilets, shower cubicles; — Wheelchair access within the property; — Wheelchair accessible ramps; — Kitchen adaptations; — Specialist kitchens for wheelchair users; — External adaptations including alterations to steps and installation of rails; — Door entry systems; — Rails external and internal; — Extensions to domestic houses; — Specialist equipment deemed a requirement for the user. Works covered by the Disabled Facilities Grant including new extensions and/or adaptations to existing buildings. The end user has the right to privately tender this work even after the contractor has provided a quotation/works order which complies with the Framework agreement. Works will be carried out for both public and private sector clients. The Council will also require enhanced extended warranties for aspects of this work. Should the Framework Agreement be awarded to more than one Supplier, the Council intend to choose a capable Supplier with whom to place an Order in one of the following ways: — by choosing the Supplier who demonstrably offers best value for money for its requirement when judged against the criteria of: speed of available response, (including, without limitation, capacity to meet required deadlines and, where relevant, geographical location); quality (including as appropriate: capability, expertise, past performance, availability of resources and proposed methods of undertaking the work); and price; — by operating a rota system between capable Suppliers; or — by consulting in writing all the capable Suppliers and inviting them within a specified time limit, to submit a tender in writing for each specific contract.