Framework for Accelerated Adaptations

Tender description

The Disabled Facilities Service is a reactive service that administers cases as soon as they are received. This Framework intends to meet the demand from hospitals (to expedite a discharge to home) and those ‘other’ cases where a rapid response is required. The successful Contractor will be expected to deliver quality works and meet the challenging Performance Indicators that have been set. It should be noted that all work types are to be completed in domestic properties and will include various construction property types such as: traditional brick and block constructed properties, system built properties (including PRC and BISF property types), high rise, sheltered accommodation, stone and timber framed properties et al. Work (Domestic only) to include: • Completion of domestic property surveys and creating a comprehensive schedule of works (with an agreed schedule of rates) to meet the needs of the individual as identified in the occupational therapist report. • Converting existing rooms to provide accessible bathing facilities (to include all associated works) i.e. level access shower facilities, wet rooms (to include bathrooms above an on ground floor). • Provision of straight stair-lifts appropriate to the property construction type, to meet the needs of the applicant. • General works to include; provision of modular ramping and steps; structural alterations to provide access into and around a property; repair works associated with the adaptation. • The majority of works will be covered by the agreed Schedule of Rates, however, occasionally there may be works that are not covered in the Schedule of Rates. Where an item is not included in the Schedule of Rates, the Employer will refer to a recognised / industry standard price book such as ‘BCIS Wessex’ (or similar) to identify that item and apply the prevailing rate(s). Where an item is not included in the Schedule of Rates nor covered by a recognised / industry standard price book such as “BCIS Wessex” (or similar); then the uplift to be applied by the Contractor will be not exceed 10% or £500 (whichever is lower). The following represents the anticipated annual work volumes: • Total number of jobs - 57 • Total value - £400,000 • Average value per job - £7,000 The following is an estimated breakdown of the different activities that will form part of the 57 jobs. Activity Total Number Ramps 8 Pumped Waste 5 UPVC level threshold doors 8 Shower Seats 45 Grab-rails 90 Drop Down Rails 12 Shower Trays 48 Door widening 7 Convert/upgrade outhouse 4 Straight stair-lift 20 Single rail ceiling track hoist 2