Low Value Building Maintenance and Associated Works Framework

Tender description

Norfolk County Council wishes to enter into a framework agreement with suitable contractors for building maintenance, associated works and specialist trades, for low value and short notice direct call-off work, across Norfolk and adjoining counties, with the option to run further competitions under each Lot for larger, specific projects, up to a total value of £40k. For the avoidance of doubt no order is likely to exceed £40k. Average order values are around £475 with an estimated 7,200 total orders placed per annum across all Lots.NPS Property Consultants Ltd will be the primary user of the framework agreements (acting as an agent for the Council), but schools will be able to access the framework agreements directly or through NPS. Lot 1: General Building The nature of work will vary greatly from urgent tasks such as temporary works necessary to make an area safe to non-urgent tasks such as repairs to brickwork, windows, doors and building fabric. Lot 2: Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor The nature of work will include urgent tasks such as stopping water leaks from hot and cold-water services or investigating and removing blockages. Non-urgent work may include replacing washroom items and repairs/replacements to cold water pipework. Lot 3: Electrical Contractor The nature of work will include urgent tasks such as repairs to broken sockets and making areas safe. Non-urgent work may include rewiring, fault finding, repairs to lighting and other electrical systems. Lot 4: Painting and Decorating Contractor This category covers decoration work to both internal and external areas where no or little other general building work is necessary. Work will include: preparation, removal of existing coverings, plaster skim coat, application of paint or specified coverings, cutting in and making good areas. Lot 5-19: Specialist trades Various specialist trades