ITQ FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION OF WAREHOUSE STYLE RACKING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS

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The purpose of the document is to specify the requirements for the provision of Annual Inspection of Warehouse Style Racking and Associated Works which is a requirement under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) over the course of the contracted period, 18 September 2023 to 18 September 2026 + option to extend for 12 months, then a further 12 months (potential maximum of 5 years). The contract is for the provision of an inspection program for nominated properties dispersed throughout Dundee City Council on an annual basis. In order to fulfil this legal requirement, DCC is interested in receiving approaches from suppliers who can deliver an inspection program for nominated properties on an annual basis. Engineers/operatives under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) warehouse style racking must be inspected regularly by a Storage Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) approved rack inspector every 12 months with a written report submitted detailing observations and proposals for any action required. It is a requirement of the supplier to attend the sites and carry out inspections as required in the first instance, to carry out initial surveys of the racking within the premise, noting any property and infrastructure concerns. The Supplier is to provide (in include in their cost) awareness training for nominated DCC staff to carry out visual inspections, enabling them to use and maintain warehouse style racking.