Security screens

Tender description

Introduction: LHC is a central purchasing body providing procurement service to contracting authorities (Clients) throughout England, Wales and Scotland, as described on LHC’s Buyer Profile (www.lhc.gov.uk/24 for England and Wales,www.procurementalliance.scot/24 for Scotland) and on behalf of partners of the Scottish procurement alliance and the Welsh procurement alliance. As a not for profit organization, LHC returns surplus Levy income to our Clients to support social value initiatives in the local communities they serve. LHC sets up competitively tendered Framework Agreements in respect of building works, supplies or services and includes public sector refurbishment, maintenance, and new build projects. Scope: 1) Secure properties during the duration of non-occupation short and long term. This requires various levels of security to protect against damage or liability in respect of intruders; 2) Clearance and cleaning services associated with an end-of-tenancy, to prepare the property for tradespeople and new tenants; 3) Garden maintenance for end-of-tenancy or communal areas; 4) Specialist cleaning required due to hazardous material, human or drug paraphernalia in any location; 5) Out-of-hours call centre. Specification and prices concluded for: Part A — Specialist void protection: — non-demountable pre-demolition security steel screens, — boarding up services, — temporary steel security screens (on hire), — temporary steel security keyed or keyless doors (on hire), — temporary alarm system with multiple detectors with alarm response centre (ARC), — electronic managed access key systems. Part B — Clearance and cleaning: — clearance – property estate and public areas, — cleaning services, — end-of-tenancy cleaning, — garden maintenance – property and communal areas. Part C — Specialist cleaning: — sharps clearance, including clinical waste (any location), — bodily waste/fluids and site disinfection (any location). Part D — Out-of-Hours call centre — calls for emergency repairs, — relief or additional cover for clients own call centre.