Domestic Property Disability Adaptations Works

The Council tendered 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. 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. The Council appointed the four highest scoring tenderers to the Framework with work to be awarded on a rotation basis. Contractors are not required to further compete for work in mini-competitions once appointed to the Framework. Based on previous years, we estimated 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 will receive orders for approximately 20-25 level access showers and 1-2 shower over baths per annum. The tender was not divided into geographical lots. The Framework go-live date is 1st December 2022. 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.