Work in default Framework Agreement

Description

This procurement is reserved for organisations that are based, and have been operational for at least 12 months, within the North West (M62 corridor) to enable as little travel time and “carbon Footprint” as possible. Bids from organisations based outside the Northwest egion of England will not be considered. • Works in Default are required when Authorised Officers serve notices on Owners or Occupiers under the following legislation o Environmental Protection Act 1990 o Highways Act 1980 o Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 o The Public Health Act 1936 o The Building Act 1984, and o The Public Health Act 1961 o Anti-social Crime and Policing Act 2014. • They can be largely broken down into the following categories o Lot 1, Category 1 - Simple cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces. (Circa £100-£150) o Lot 2, Category 2 - Small clearance which includes a few ‘bags of waste’ and the cut back and removal of overgrown vegetation that offers harbourage or nesting material or potential food source (fruits) for rodents, or more extensive cut back of vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces which would equate to a small van load. (Circa £150 - £750) o Lot 3, Category 3 - Significant clearances (of vegetation and waste). May include numerous bags of waste, white goods, loose building materials which offers shelter and potential nesting materials and the cut back and removal of significant overgrown vegetation. Which may equate to a tipper load/multiple tipper loads of waste. Major cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces that require Chapter 8 (traffic Management) considerations. (Circa £750 - £2000). o Lot 4, Category 4 - Small internal clearances and cleansing of filthy and verminous premises, to include removal of contaminated clothing, papers and other items that may provide harbourage. Minor building works including (but not exclusively) proofing against rodent access, and remediation of simple blocked drains. (Circa £2500 - £5000) o Lot 5, Category 5 - Significant internal clearances (severely hoarded properties) with the removal of waste including bodily fluids, animal faeces and large-scale contamination within the premises. Major building works to proof against pests (roofing for pigeons) etc, and remediation of major drainage defects such as collapses or cases that require significant investigation to determine the fault. (£5000 +) Keywords: work, default, clearance