Building alteration work

Description

The works primarily involve the adaptation of domestic properties as a result of the approval of a Disabled Facilities Grant or any Discretionary Grant awarded to the applicant. To support this area ILS operate a "Grant Agency Service" that provides a professional, technical and administrative service to the clients (service users). Put simply, the Council provides a service whereby the service users can appoint the Council to administer the grant on the service users' behalf whilst working closely with health professional such as the Community Occupational Therapy Service to ensure that the service users' needs are fully met. Structure of the framework agreement: The Council has let a framework agreement for the provision of disabled adaptations. The framework agreement has been divided into three (3) lots. One provider has been awarded one (1) of the three (3) lots. Converting existing rooms to provide accessible bathing facilities and all associated works (wet room, walk-in showers etc.); access ramps; re-grading/provision of external steps; internal alterations; construction of extensions (inclusive of services); general building works to repair, maintain or upgrade roofs, walls, floors etc. The tender also included an item for the recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of modular ramping. The estimated values are indicative values only and based upon the 2017/18 funding. Values may fluctuate depending on customer demand. Provision and installation of stair-lifts, through-floor lifts, internal and external vertical lifts. To include where appropriate all works associated to the lift installation including cutting of apertures internally and any associated ground works externally etc. The requirement also included recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of all lifts. The estimated values are indicative values only and based upon the 2017/18 funding. Values may fluctuate depending on customer demand. Provision and installation of minor adaptations, including hand and grab rails; small ramps; mop stick handrails; alterations to steps; external rails and repairs to specialist equipment etc. At no cost to the authority of the Contractor also provides all Service Users with access to a free casework service providing: Healthy Home Check and remedial works; Income Maximisation; Energy Efficiency Inspection; Fund Raising and access to alternative grant assistance etc. The Contract also includes recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of modular ramping, lifts and hoists. The estimated values are indicative values only and based upon the 2017/18 funding. Values may fluctuate depending on customer demand. Provision and installation of ceiling tracked hoist systems. To include where appropriate all works associated to the hoist installation including strengthening of ceilings, work to break through door heads and any associated structural works etc. The Contract also includes recycling (removal, renovation and reinstallation) of hoists. The type and construction of dwellings may vary, but will comprise both traditionally constructed and factory / system built single, two or three storey dwellings; and some high rise framed construction purpose-built flats. The estimated values are indicative values only and based upon 2017/18 funding. Values may fluctuate depending on customer demand.