Building Safety Higher Risk Buildings Works - Framework Agreement

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        "title": "Building Safety Higher Risk Buildings Works - Framework Agreement",
        "description": "Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for inclusion onto a multi contractor framework that will be used to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings and a mix of medium to low rise residential buildings within the Portsmouth area. TIERING The framework will consist of up to 6 contractors. This will include a 'Primary Tier' of up to 4 contractors and a 'Secondary Tier' of up to 2 contractors to provide contingency. Should less than 6 compliant tenders be received, then the council reserves the right to establish the framework with a lower number of contractors or tiers. DURATION The Council is aiming to have established the framework by September 2026. Once in place the framework will run for a duration of 4 years extendable by up to a further 2 years in increments to be agreed to a maximum term of 6 years. VALUE & PRICING The value of the framework is estimated to be in the range PS60m - PS120m over the maximum 6 years based upon Portsmouth City Council's Building Safety Programme for high, mid and low rise works from 2025 to 2030. The framework, although primarily for delivery of projects that cover high rise buildings with higher construction value works, will also cover approximately 30% of the Council's low - medium rise blocks in order to package up phases of work by consideration of geography and/or efficiencies, with the remaining 70% let via other arrangements. Whilst the project and pipeline of works are designed to provide a representation of the likely value of works procured through the framework, the actual values of call offs may vary, hence there is no minimum or maximum values for call-off contracts, and no commitment can be made in this respect. Although the call-off contract values may differ, the core work will be of a similar nature, i.e. of high complexity, requiring a high level of engagement from the contractor and requiring significant resident engagement. ESTABLISHMENT & PIPELINE The framework will be established via evaluation of tenders submitted for the Mill Gate House project. Based upon scoring achieved for the Mill Gate House project, the Council intends to allocate the following proposed pipelines of work. Each pipeline contains building safety remediation works to 3nr. higher risk buildings. The value of each pipeline varies from PS7-9M, however, may be subject to change upon development of designs. Proposed groupings of pipelines of work & value are: Pipeline Package 1: Mill Gate House (1-76) (PS5.5M) Omega House (1-80) (PS2.5M) Grenville House (1-30) (PS1M) Pipeline Package 2: Grafton Street (2-238) (PS4M) Estella Road (1-189) (PS4M) Darwin House (1-45) (PS1M) Pipeline Package 3: Handsworth House (1-153) (PS5M) Blackwood House (1-26) (PS1M) Brisbane House (1-30) (PS1M) Pipeline Package 4: Copperfield House (1-88) (PS3M) Pickwick House (1-88) (PS3M) Grosvenor House (1-54) (PS1M) These pipelines will streamline the procurement of contractors and allow the councils higher risk building safety remediation programme to be accelerated. The highest scoring contractor on the framework would be allocated the first pipeline of works, and the remaining pipelines will be allocated to 2nd, 3rd and 4th highest scoring contractors, provided they are within a 20% scoring of the highest scoring overall 1st placed tender. If contractors are not within 20% of the highest scoring overall tender, they can still be granted a place on the framework, however, they will not be allocated a pipeline of works. The award of future call-off contracts within the packages/pipelines will be subject to the Contractors performance meeting minimum KPIs. MILL GATE HOUSE PROJECT DETAILS To facilitate setting up the Framework, the contractors will initially price and provide quality submission for the Mill Gate Building Safety Remediation Project, which will be the first contract let via the framework to the highest scoring contractor. This will be a two-stage procurement utilising JCT PCSA and Design and Building contracts. Mill Gate House is a 21-storey residential block of flats located within St George's Square, Portsmouth. The building comprises 76 individual flats with a spilt between general needs social housing and sheltered accommodation. The anticipated project value is circa PS5-6 million, and works are programmed to commence on site April 2027 and last approximately one year. Works to Mill Gate House include but are not limited to: * Replacement Ahmarra property entrance door sets and communal fire door sets throughout the block to meet current fire safety standards. * Fire stopping survey to identify breaches in compartmentation, followed by remedial works where necessary. * Design, installation, and commissioning of new AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) system throughout the block. * Design, installation, and commissioning of new communal ventilation system. * Provision and installation of compliant fire safety signage throughout communal areas. * Design, supply, installation and commissioning of the electrical systems associated with the upgrade of the electrical switchgear. * Design, installation, and commissioning of a new water supply system to tank and flats. * Asbestos removal to facilitate works. FRAMEWORK SCOPE OF WORKS Contractors will be expected to undertake a range of multi-disciplinary project work, taking on the role of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor (for purposes of CDM 2015 and Building Regulations 2010) to deliver building safety works though single, two stage, and traditional procurement routes. The Contractor will be required to oversee and manage the design and construction of the works, using a range of either directly employed staff or subcontracted consultants and contractors. The works let via the framework will typically be complex and specialist and will require a highly experienced and competent contractors to design and manage to ensure full compliance with the relevant legislation. This will involve designing and managing works through the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) application process. The works will also require a high degree of resident engagement and liaison to effectively manage. Works will typically be to occupied buildings and may involve either managing disruptive works whilst the residents remain in situ or assisting with the management of resident decants to temporary accommodation. Typical works procured through the framework will include but not be limited to; * Fire Stopping * New Compartment Walls * New Communal Fire Door Sets (Door sets supplied by Ahmarra Door Solutions Ltd) * New Fire Rated Property Entrance Door Sets (Door sets supplied by Ahmarra Door Solutions Ltd) * Internal Dwellings Fire Doors * Communal Decorations * Fire Rated Window Replacements * Installation of Emergency Lighting * Installation of Fire Alarm Systems * Installation of Evacuation Alert Systems * Installation of AOV's * Ventilation Repairs / Improvements * Installation of Sprinklers * Replacement of Water Mains * Structural Repair Works * Asbestos Removal * Dry / Wet Riser Installation / Replacement * Fire Fighting Lifts/Lift Upgrades In addition to fire remediation works other projects may involve additional works associated with the building safety and compliance works, including not limited to; * General Property Repairs * Installation of New Kitchens * Installation of New Bathrooms * Internal Repairs and Refurbishment of building elements * External Repairs and Refurbishment of building elements * Electrical Distribution Board Replacement/Rewires * Water Services Repairs and Tank Replacements * Removal/Decommission of Bin Chutes * Roof covering replacements",
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            "features": "PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE & PROCESS The Council will run the procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP), which will follow the summarised process below. Full details are provided within the tender documentation. NB: The Tender Notice has incorrectly forced selection of Open Procedure. * Stage 1 - Including sub-stages for evaluation of Conditions of participation, evaluation of QAQs and pricing, determining if 4 or more tenders can be accepted and resident presentations. * Stage 2 - OPTIONAL STAGE. Including sub-stages for focused meetings, evaluation of updated QAQ and pricing, resident presentations * Stage 3 - Preferred Bidder stage. Including for 1-1 discussions with suppliers to clarifying or confirm commitments made in the tender and some limited post-tender negotiation. * Stage 4 - Including sub-stages for award decision, issues of assessment summaries and standstill period. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE The Council is targeting to have awarded the framework agreement by September 2026 and to have commenced operation of the agreement by October 2026. ITT published via Intend 9 June 2026 Issue Contract Notice on fts 9 June 2026 Site visits 15 June - 10 July 2026 Deadline for clarifications 10 July 2026 at 23:59 Tender return deadline 17 July 2026 at 12:00 Tender Evaluation 17 July - 28 August 2026 Resident Presentations w/c 10 August 2026 Preferred Bidder Discussions 17 - 19 August 2026 Notification of award 1 September 2026 End of standstill period 11 September 2026 Section 20 period 1 September - 6 October 2026 Framework Award Confirmation 7 October2026 Framework Execution 14 October 2026 *In the event that the optional Stage 2 process is required the dates on the schedule above will be amended accordingly. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit to Mill Gate House prior to submission. Site visits are to be held between 15th June - 10th July. Further details and how to book are provided in the ITT documentation on the Council's In-Tend portal."
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                "periodRationale": "The framework will be established for an initial period of 4-years, with the option to extend by a further 2-years if required. The extension may be required as contingency in case the programme of works experiences unforeseen delays due to regulatory approvals, alterations to works or changes in further demand. It should be noted that call off contracts may extend beyond the agreement period.",
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                "buyerCategories": "Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Framework Use by Others: The framework will be setup primarily for the Council's own use, however, the framework includes provisions and allowance for use by neighbouring local authorities to ensure it can be used following LGR. The government announced its decision on LGR on 25.03.26 that Portsmouth City Council will become part of a larger unitary authority that will cover the areas of Gosport, Fareham and Havant, and include Newlands, Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle. Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Havant Borough Council will be able to utilise the framework in advance of the new unitary authority vesting on 1st April 2028. The framework will be assigned to any new authority that succeeds the original contracting authority. For further details in respect of LGR see the following link - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-forlocal- government-reorganisation/",
                "description": "Below is a summary of how the framework agreement will operate. Further detail is included for within the Procurement Documents, specifically within the Framework Overview document. CALL OFF MECHANISMS Award mechanisms under the framework include Direct Award and Mini-Competition call offs. Direct Award mechanisms are listed below. Further details of direct award mechanisms and scenarios when they would be used are included within the Framework Overview Document within the tender pack. * Direct Award, Pre-determined Pipeline * Ranked Rotational Basis, Redistribution of Work * Work Package Expansion Direct Award - Predetermined Packages of Works: As part of the setup of the framework, the Council intends to allocate a package/pipeline of work consisting of 2-3 contracts to streamline procurement of contractors and allow the high-rise programme to be accelerated. These pipelines have been designed to streamline the procurement of contractors and allow the councils higher risk building safety remediation programme to be accelerated. The highest scoring contractor on the framework would be awarded the first pipeline of works (Contractor 1), and the remaining pipelines will be allocated to 2nd (Contractor 2), 3rd (Contractor 3) and 4th scoring (Contractor 4) contractor, provided they are within a 20% scoring of the highest scoring overall tender. If contractors are not within 20% of the highest scoring overall tender, they can still be granted a place on the framework, however, they will not be allocated a pipeline of works. Where there are less than 3 further contractors scoring within 20% of the highest scoring overall tender, the work pipelines which have not been allocated will be let via either mini competitions or direct awards on an individual contract by contract basis. Contracts within the allocated work pipelines will be let via direct award mechanism under the framework. Further details is included within the 'Repeat Work Basis: Predetermined Package' section of this document which forms the basis of any direct award. Ranked, Rotational Award - Redistribution of Works: * Following the establishment and over the life of the framework, there may be a need to allocate or re-allocate a package/project as per the following examples 3rd or 4th place contractor score more than 20% less than the first ranked contractor and so there have been Packages that have not been allocated, OR * Projects within packages have not been awarded, OR * Construction phase has not been awarded due to poor performance or lack of affordability/value for money * Additional demands arise outside of the existing predetermined works pipelines which are within the scope of the framework. Ranked: in the above situations, the package/project will be offered to the next highest ranked contractor Rotational: Should the first ranked contractor refuse the work, it will be offered on a rotational basis (i.e. contractors are in a list, once at the top, they'll be offered the next job and once complete they will go back to the bottom of the list). Performance: if contractors are underperforming. Contractors not allocated a pipeline of work or from the secondary tier may also be included within the rotational list where additional capacity is required (depending on the complexity of the works). Work Package Expansion The Contracting Authority could direct award additional call-off contracts or incorporate additional works into existing call-off contracts, where the allocation of additional works provides benefits or efficiencies. This could include efficiencies through economies of scale, continuity of workforce, preliminary savings, design efficiencies, reduced impact to residents or other delivery benefits. Mini Competitions Mini Competition Mechanisms As well as direct awards, the council may conduct, further competitions. It is envisaged that such competitions may be used typically in the below scenarios. The council reserves the right to use mini competitions as opposed to the direct award mechanism at its own discretion. * Projects which include works which fall outside the schedule of rates. * Projects where it is essential to demonstrate value for money, e.g. to funders or stakeholders. * Projects where the tendered costs under the direct award mechanism were deemed not to provide value for money. * Projects where the packages of work cannot be directly awarded using any of the direct award mechanisms stated above. * Projects where the construction phase has not been awarded (Following PCSA stage) due to poor performance or lack of affordability/value for money. Reallocation of Pipelines: Where pipelines of work have not been allocated at framework establishment due to contractors not scoring within 20% of the highest scoring overall tender, further mini competitions or direct award mechanisms can be utilised to award the unallocated pipelines of work. CONTRACTING STRATEGY It is anticipated that the higher complexity, high-rise call-offs will be let via a two-stage procurement process. This will involve entering a JCT PCSA 2024 contract initially during the design phase and a JCT Design and Build 2024 for the construction phase. A single stage Design and Build procurement using JCT Design and Build 2024 contracts may also be utilised for less complex projects where works can reasonably be priced at an earlier stage. For less complex works including low and midrise call offs, these works may be let via a JCT Intermediate Contract 2024 (with or without contractor's design). The council reserves the right to use any contract within the full JCT suite of contracts under the framework. KPIs The detailed KPIs and scoring methodology is set out within tender documents. The KPIs for individual call off contracts will include for 3 separate KPI scores based upon time, cost and quality. The Council will publish a Contract Performance Notice which summarises delivery performance against the finalised KPIs for any call off over PS5m. The Council will work in partnership with the appointed contractor and will review KPI performance with the contractor at regular intervals. The Council will seek to agree KPI scores with the contractor prior to issue of a Contract Performance Notice. In the event of significant non-performance, such as significant persistent performance issues where reasonable opportunity has been provided to the contractor to address but has failed to do so, application of significant damages or other significant penalties, termination (including partial termination) of the contract or the reaching of a settlement agreement between the parties, the Council will be required to issue a Performance Notice within 30 days of the breach in accordance with Section 71 of the Procurement Act 23. In all circumstances, where a Contractor has already undertaken work under the framework, the Contractor should achieve the following to be direct awarded future works: * a minimum KPI score of 2 for their previous call-off contract / PCSA stage to be eligible to be direct awarded the following D&B phase of work * a minimum KPI score of 3 for their previous call-off contract to be eligible to be direct awarded the next pipeline of work Schedule of Rates The Schedule of Rates (Including commonly used items, OH&P and hourly rates) submitted by contractors during the procurement of the framework are fixed for the duration of the framework (including extension periods) and are to be met or beat for all future call off contracts (subject to the below). Overheads - this must include all direct (project specific) and indirect (head office) costs - this percentage will be reviewed and adjusted in line with the BCIS Tender Price Index on an annual basis Profit - this percentage will be fixed for the duration of the framework Hourly rates - these are to be set at a Framework level and will be reviewed and adjusted in line with the BCIS Tender Price Index on an annual basis. Where person rates are provided, they are to be for experienced senior professionals/ operatives who are able to design or complete works independently. Further details on these roles including the use of guide rates are included within the pricing instructions. Where professions/ trades outside of the provided rates are required, the framework hourly rates are to be used as a basis for pricing. Exceptional circumstances - contractor will be given the opportunity to revise individual rates where inflation and cost increases may be higher for specific items based upon market conditions. To demonstrate above inflationary cost increases, the contractor will be required to submit evidence through multiple (at least 3) quotations. The Council will then review this evidence and decide if an increase is warranted. Procurement Conditions of Participation and Compliance On a yearly basis and prior to any direct award Contractors will be required to confirm the information submitted as part of their PSQ submission relating to the following is still current and correct. * Conflicts of Interest * Exclusion Grounds and Debarment * Financial Standing/Account Information * Insurance Levels * Environmental and Quality Assurance Accreditations (Contractor and/or sub-contractor) * Health & Safety Accreditations (Contractor and/or sub-contractor) * Modern Slavery Statement Should any concern be raised, further investigation and/or mitigation measures may be undertaken. This may result in suspension of a contractor pending investigation or reassurances. If serious concerns are found it may result in permanent removal of a contractor from the Framework."
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                            "description": "The Quality award criteria is: 1 Resourcing and Capacity 7.5% 2 Delivery Model and Supply Chain 7.5% 3 Works Programme 7.5% 4 Contractor's Proposal and Technical Design Solution 7.5% 5 BSR Understanding and Competence 10% 6 Health and Safety 7.5% 7a Resident Engagement - Officer score 5% 7b*Resident Engagement - Resident score 2.5% 8 Pricing and Works Estimate Build Up and Management 10% 9a Social Value - Package Quantitative 2.5% 9b Social Value - Package Qualitative 2.5% *To be scored at stage 1d or 2c",
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                            "description": "Full details are provided within the tender pack. Below is a summary of key elements: GDPR (Pass/Fail) Suppliers must provide all information requested to demonstrate compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR. FINANCIAL CAPACITY (Pass/Fail) Consortium/ Subcontracting Where a consortium and / or sub-contracting is being significantly relied upon during the framework & to deliver the call-off contracts, consortium members / sub-contractors must complete this Question and each achieve a Pass in respect of the Business Risk Assessment and combined Turnover of all parties must meet the criteria set out below. Where a consortium and / or subcontractor is being relied upon to meet the financial capacity threshold, a direct contractual relationship in the form of a collateral warranty / Parent company Guarantee/ other contractual arrangement will be required as protection. BUSINESS RISK ASSESSMENT Business risk score calculated using Credit Safe financial ratios of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less - subject to provision of a guarantee, from either a parent company, consortium member or a financial guarantor, provision subject to the guarantor financial institution achieving a business risk assessment score of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less or where a Credit Safe score cannot be accurately obtained and/or no guarantor is available, satisfactory assessment of financial information provided against the following key factors: acid test, liquidity, retained profit, CCJ instances, bankruptcies, invoice payment performance AND TURNOVER ASSESSMENT Latest turnover figures must be at least PS20M. If Tenderers are unable to meet the minimum turnover levels but feel that they are able to demonstrate alternative evidence of financial capacity they are instructed to submit this asap via request for clarification in order that the Council may consider the information and provide a decision that will be final. Where the contractor fails to meet the Turnover Assessment, Parent Company Guarantees may be considered where this allows them to meet the requirements. INSURANCE (Pass / Fail) Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the framework, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: * PS10M Public Liability each & every claim * PS10M Employers Liability each & every claim * PS5M PI (Professional Indemnity) relates to claims or series of claims arising out of one event, which must be maintained for a period of 12 years after the defects period of the final works phase BONDS ABI Performance Bond (Pass / Fail) Pass: Confirmation that bidder can obtain an ABI Bond of a value circa 10% of project value (Project value PS5m). Please confirm the following details. * likely cost associated with obtaining Bond. * The bondsman engaged. Fail: The response does not satisfy the criteria above for a pass"
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                            "description": "Full details are provided within the tender pack. Below is a summary of key elements: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & CONTRACT EXAMPLES (Pass / Fail) A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 contract case studies relating to works completed or currently being completed within the past 5 years. The case studies will be assessed holistically and must demonstrate evidence of the following, undertaken directly by Contractor as minimum to pass: * At least 2 case study which evidence direct experience of the BSR process, demonstrating approval of BSR Gateway 2 and works commencing on site (RIBA Stage 5). * At least 2 case study which shows experience of acting as the Principal Designer (for Building Regulations 2010 and CDM 2015) for works to a Higer-Risk Building (HRB) where significant fire safety works to a value of at least PS1,000,000 has been delivered. This must have included works which required a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) application, residential fire remediation work and significant resident engagement. * At least 2 case study which shows experience of acting as the Principal Contractor (for Building Regulations 2010 and CDM 2015) for works to a Higer-Risk Building (HRB) where significant fire safety works to a value of at least PS1,000,000 has been delivered. This must have included works which required a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) application, residential fire remediation work and significant resident engagement. * At least 2 case study which shows experience of delivering significant fire safety works on either a full design & build basis or subject to contractor's design portions. * At least 2 case study which have experience of working on contracts as Principal Contractor on a two-stage open book basis. * At least 2 case study which shows experience of working with complex and in-depth resident engagement in a Higher-Risk Building including fire remediation works. * At least 2 case study which have experience undertaking works at 'Constrained' Sites which may have limited access, lack of space onsite for material storage etc. HEALTH & SAFETY (Pass / Fail) Contractor is to provide the following accreditations and disclosures as part of their submission: * SSIP Approved Contractor (Any member scheme) * HSE Enforcement / Remedial Orders * Prosecution & Enforcement * HSE FFI Charges ACCREDITATIONS (Pass / Fail) Please confirm whether you or your subcontractor have or are working towards the accreditations listed below: * ISO 14001 or equivalent * ISO 9001 or equivalent * ISO 45001 or equivalent Please confirm whether you or your subcontractor have the accreditations listed below: * NECEIC or equivalent * BESA or equivalent * BAFE or equivalent * FIA or equivalent * BM-Trada Q-Mark Fire Door Installation Scheme or equivalent * BM Trada Q-Mark Fire Stopping Scheme or equivalent If you are not able to confirm that you or your subcontractor currently hold (or working towards where applicable) the accreditations listed above you will FAIL and will not be considered for this framework. MODERN SLAVERY (Pass/ Fail) Confirmation that the bidder and any subcontractor they are relying on to satisfy the conditions of participation, is a 'relevant commercial organisation' and has a statement, policy, etc. in place that is compliant with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 215, that can be provided upon request. Or Confirmation that the bidder is not a 'relevant commercial organisation' but still has a statement, policy, etc. in place that is compliant with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 215, that can be provided upon request. *'Relevant commercial organisations' are defined as commercial organisations that carry on a business or part of business in the UK, supply goods or services and have an annual turnover of PS36 million or more."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-10-14T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-10-13T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2032-10-13T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The framework will be established for an initial period of 4-years, with the option to extend by a further 2-years if required. The extension may be required as contingency in case the programme of works experiences unforeseen delays due to regulatory approvals, alterations to works or changes in further demand. It should be noted that call off contracts may extend beyond the agreement period."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "054491-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054491-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-06-09T18:34:17+01:00",
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        ],
        "riskDetails": "MODIFICATIONS If a modification cannot be defined as non-substantial and / or below threshold, the Council may still make modifications to the contract, not exceeding 50% of the latest contract value per modification, in respect the following situations: * Where the modification was transparently and unambiguously allowed for within the contract * Materialisation of a published known risk * Urgency & the protection of life * Unforeseeable circumstances which could not have been reasonably foreseen by the Council * Additional goods, works & services which are a repetition of items already covered within the scope of the contract and only where a change of contractor would significantly impact compatibility and result in significant in duplication of costs In such instances the Council will issue a Contract Change Notice each time a modification is made and publish an updated redacted version of the contract within 90 days of the modification. The Council may decide to include for a voluntary 8 working day standstill period from issuing a Contract Change Notice to subsequent modification of the contract in order to mitigate risk of challenge, although it will be under no legal obligation to do so. KNOWN RISKS The Council has identified the following known risk areas which could materialise over the course of the procurement process, framework lifetime and delivery of call off contracts over PS5m and may impact programme, cost and scope of the contract: * Delays to gaining planning or Building Safety Regulator approval could impact upon the procurement programme, contract award date and works commencement dates * Additional building safety demand - During design works additional building and fire safety demand could be identified which could impact scope, programme and cost * Working within occupied buildings - Work activities will need to be carefully planned and managed to ensure works disruption to building occupants is minimised and access is obtained for works within properties which could impact programme & cost * Works requiring temporary decant - Work activities may require building occupants to temporarily leave their properties to ensure safety and comfort. Arranging this process could impact programme & cost * Condition of existing building - Issues with existing building structure and foundations found during construction could impact scope, programme and cost * Discovery of further asbestos - Identification of asbestos containing materials during construction could impact scope, programme and cost In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 23, the Council reserves the right to modify any call off contract from this framework, without initiating a new procurement procedure, should any of these risks materialise during the procurement process and/or delivery of the contract. Any such modification will be limited to addressing the consequences of the known risk and will not alter the overall nature of the contract. Where applicable and required a modification to the Tender Notice or a Contract Change Notice will be published in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act."
    },
    "language": "en"
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