Domestic Property Disability Adaptations Works

The Council is tendering to create a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funded Framework for the supply and installation of level access showers and shower over baths for vulnerable people of all ages. The works will be required in occupied properties, of all tenure and located across any/all of the wards within the borough of Oldham. We wish to appoint contractors which have experience of carrying out work of this nature in similar circumstances, and which can be responsive and flexible to meet the needs of this service.
The range and nature of the work may include but is not limited to; supply and installation, preparatory and completion work; flooring, joinery, plasterwork, wall and ceiling finishes, pipework, electrics, sanitary ware, brickwork/blockwork, doors and casings, partition walls, radiators, vents, grab rails, shower seats and curtains, commissioning asbestos surveys to inform the works if necessary. The Council has set the price for the work. Please refer to the procurement documents for full details.
The Council aims to appoint the four highest scoring tenderers to the Framework with work to be awarded on a rotation basis. Contractors will not be required to further compete for work in mini-competitions once appointed to the Framework. The Council will also offer two reserve places for the Framework.

Based on previous years, we estimate that approximately 130-140 level access showers and 10 shower over baths may be ordered per year, however this will fluctuate based on client requirements. It is estimated that each contractor would receive orders for approximately 20-25 level access showers and 1-2 shower over baths per annum.

The tender is not divided into geographical lots. Any bids which indicate a contractor is unable or unwilling to deliver the works across the whole of the borough will result in disqualification from the procurement process.

A Framework go-live date of 1st December 2022 is planned. The Framework Agreement will run for a period of two years with two 12 month options to extend thereafter (2+1+1 years – total possible duration of 4 years) subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance.

The value of the Framework for the four year term is estimated to be in the region of £2.26m excluding VAT. The estimate is forecast on the basis of historical data and anticipated future demand. The total value of projects which may be procured under the Framework cannot be guaranteed and should not be relied upon by Tenderers in making their commercial decisions associated with this procurement opportunity. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate a minimum turnover of £280,000 per annum through their previous two years accounts.

Procurement documents must be accessed through the Council's e-tendering portal: The Chest/Proactis (www.the-chest.org.uk). Project reference: DN591326. All communications must also be directed via this portal.