Domestic Repair & Maintenance Framework Agreement

Description

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint contractors to a Framework Agreement to deliver repairs and maintenance works to the Council’s domestic estate. The Framework Agreement will be utilised to support the Council’s internal team for specialist works and services, and in times of high demand. The services will be required in three main operational areas:- Responsive Repairs, Empty Homes and Planned Works. The size and nature of the works will vary widely, but to give an indication of the scale, it may consist of works such as minor repairs to taps up to a full bathroom installation, small repairs to previous installed electrical components to full rewire of properties, external door painting to full decoration of properties, plastering patch work to skim coating walls and ceilings. The Framework is split into 5 Lots: - Lot 1 – Internal Works - Lot 2 – External Works - Lot 3 – Jetting & Drainage Works - Lot 4 – Preservation Works - Lot 5 – Scaffolding Services The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is GBP10,000,000 – GBP12,500,000 per annum and the Framework Agreement will run from 1st April 2026 – 31st March 2030. Lot 2: External Works The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to procure up to 4 contractors to deliver external works in its domestic estate under a Framework Agreement. The contractor will be required to deliver works to any aspect of the external envelope of the building primarily covering general construction, roofing, leadwork, groundwork and specialist external finishing services. The scope will also include any necessary repairs to external structures such as walls, roofs, windows and signage where applicable. Lot 1: Internal Works The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to procure up to 6 contractors to deliver internal works to its domestic estate. The Contractor shall be required to undertake, deliver and complete all works relating to any aspect of the internal envelope of the building, with primary focus on joinery works including the installation, repair and maintenance of doors, frames, architraves, skirting boards, staircases, fitted furniture and other timber components; plumbing services covering installation, repair, maintenance and replacement of all sanitary ware, pipework, water supply systems, waste systems, and associated plumbing fixtures and fittings; electrical works encompassing the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of lighting, power circuits, distribution boards, switches, sockets and all associated electrical infrastructure; painting and decorating services including surface preparation, application of paints, wall coverings, decorative finishes and protective coatings to internal surfaces; plastering works covering the application, repair and finishing of plaster, render, dry lining and associated wall and ceiling finishes; including the installation of front doors, back doors and balcony doors windows and glazing services including the installation, repair, maintenance and replacement of window units, glazing systems, sealed units and associated hardware ; and flooring works encompassing the preparation, installation, repair and maintenance of all floor coverings and finishes including timber, vinyl flooring systems. Lot 3: Jetting & Drainage Works The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to procure up to 4 contractors to deliver jetting and drainage works in the Council's domestic estate. 0.6 The Contractor shall be required to undertake, deliver and complete all works relating to any aspect of the internal envelope of the building, with primary focus on high-pressure water jetting services including clearance of blockages, descaling, root removal and preventative maintenance of drainage systems; drainage works encompassing inspection, repair, maintenance and installation of all internal and external drainage infrastructure, including foul water, surface water and combined drainage systems; and plumbing services covering installation, repair, maintenance and replacement of all sanitary ware, pipework, water supply systems, waste systems, and associated plumbing fixtures and fittings. Lot 4: Preservation Works The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to procure up to 4 contractors to deliver preservation works under a Framework Agreement. The contractor will be required to deliver works to any aspect of the internal envelope of the building primarily Damp, Mould and Condensation covering joinery, plumbing, electrical, painting and decorating, plastering, windows & glazing, flooring. At times of high demand and subject to contractor capability, there may also be a requirement to deliver preservation, external works or scaffolding. Lot 5: Scaffolding Services The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to procure up to 4 contractors to deliver scaffolding services in the Council's domestic estate. 0.6 The contractor will be required to provide safe, compliant and fit for purpose access solutions across the councils housing stock to facilitate repairs, maintenance, cyclical works and emergency interventions. The contractor shall supply, erect, adapt, inspect and dismantle all scaffolding in accordance with the relative legislation. Works may include but are not limited to the following; external access scaffolds, roof line scaffolds, tower scaffolds, gantries, edge protection, debris netting and protection. The contractor is expected to conduct site assessments, identify appropriate scaffold design and ensure all installations are secure and suitable for the duration of the required works. Regular statutory inspections must be carried out, recorded and shared with the council.