Labour Resources Framework Agreement

Tender description

This Labour Resources framework agreement is to support Northern Gas Networks (NGN) in delivering a large portfolio of operational projects & works orders. This framework will assist NGN's Operations to engage with a range of contracted suppliers who are pre-qualified to carry out associated works. There are four main areas of work that contracted suppliers will support for the duration of the contract in order to maintain safety, productivity, compliance and customer care: Mains Works Replacement Emergency & Repair New Connections Network Maintenance Successful contracted suppliers will be utilised as and when required via the NGN management of these activities.  The scope of requirement is split between 7 lots as follows: Lot 1 -Joinery Lot 2 - Carpet Fitting / Cleaning Lot 3 -Drain Repair Lot 4 - Electrical Services Lot 5 - Scaffolding Lot 6 - Tree Surgery Lot 7 - General Building Services Lot 1: Joinery This would be in support of our Emergency Service when NGN attend a gas emergency and require a "forced entry" to be made for both domestic and non-domestic properties along with the repair and replacement following such activities. Repair and alterations to customers' property would also be a requirement within our planned works Replacement Programme where access to meter controls is difficult and hence alterations to kitchen cupboards etc. would be required along with replacement/repair/removal of wood, laminate flooring & replacement of doors and glazing. Lot 2: Carpet Fitters / Cleaners This requirement is for the provision of re-instating an existing carpet which has been lifted by one of our engineers or to provide a carpet cleaning service if our engineers have not been able to avoid any soiling. There may be occasions where we request a full carpet fit but this is rare. Lot 3: Drain Repair A much-utilised service surrounding repairs to damaged drains and ducts. The work profile is typically during daytime hours including weekends and bank holidays. Lot 4: Electrical Services Earth Bonding which could encompass multiple properties within the same street during our mains pipes replacement works. NGN operatives when carrying out work in customers' properties are sometimes required to move the gas meter location which may impact on the earth bonding, this would require a qualified electrician to carry out this work and ensure safety within the customers property, there is also the possibility of damage to both internal and external domestic electrical supplies i.e. power to garage etc. that would again require repair or replacement. Lot 5: Scaffolding Services The business requirement various for both domestic & commercial works and encompasses all types of scaffolding for both planned works and short notice emergency works. Lot 6: Tree Surgery / landscape services The main requirement is for tree and hedge removal to allow excavation. The suppliers will be expected to clear and remove all waste and debris from site. Lot 7: General Building Services The main requirement is small works such as plastering, rendering, wall repair & tiling for domestic and commercial properties where our engineers have a need for reinstatement. There are occasions where a full quotation following a site visit will be required for any work/project that would take more than a single day to complete. Lot 1: Joinery This would be in support of our Emergency Service when NGN attend a gas emergency and require a "forced entry" to be made for both domestic and non-domestic properties along with the repair and replacement following such activities. Repair and alterations to customers' property would also be a requirement within our planned works Replacement Programme where access to meter controls is difficult and hence alterations to kitchen cupboards etc. would be required along with replacement/repair/removal of wood, laminate flooring & replacement of doors and glazing. Lot 2: Carpet Fitters / Cleaners This requirement is for the provision of re-instating an existing carpet which has been lifted by one of our engineers or to provide a carpet cleaning service if our engineers have not been able to avoid any soiling. There may be occasions where we request a full carpet fit but this is rare. Lot 3: Drain Repair A much-utilised service surrounding repairs to damaged drains and ducts. The work profile is typically during daytime hours including weekends and bank holidays. Lot 4: Electrical Services Earth Bonding which could encompass multiple properties within the same street during our mains pipes replacement works. NGN operatives when carrying out work in customers' properties are sometimes required to move the gas meter location which may impact on the earth bonding, this would require a qualified electrician to carry out this work and ensure safety within the customers property, there is also the possibility of damage to both internal and external domestic electrical supplies i.e. power to garage etc. that would again require repair or replacement. Lot 5: Scaffolding Services The business requirement various for both domestic & commercial works and encompasses all types of scaffolding for both planned works and short notice emergency works. Lot 6: Tree Surgery / landscape services The main requirement is for tree and hedge removal to allow excavation. The suppliers will be expected to clear and remove all waste and debris from site. Lot 7: General Building Services The main requirement is small works such as plastering, rendering, wall repair & tiling for domestic and commercial properties where our engineers have a need for reinstatement. There are occasions where a full quotation following a site visit will be required for any work/project that would take more than a single day to complete.