Tender

RCH683 - Rot Works Specialist

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes is initiating a procurement process titled "RCH683 - Rot Works Specialist," which pertains to the housing and community amenities industry within the UK, specifically in Greenock, Scotland (UKM83). This tender seeks a competent contractor to provide Responsive, Reactive, and Out of Hours (ROT) services for its housing stock, ensuring properties remain compliant with safety standards. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure and uses electronic submission methods. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th June 2026, with the award process commencing immediately after on the same day. The contract duration is initially set for two years with potential extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building works, particularly in rot work remediation and associated trades such as joinery, plumbing, and painting. Ideal candidates are those experienced in emergency and routine repairs and capable of innovative solutions that can enhance service quality and reduce repeat repairs. Firms focusing on community benefits will also find advantages, as the tender places importance on delivering tangible benefits to the local Inverclyde area, allocating 5% of the total score to this criterion. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and community-oriented projects will find this opportunity particularly attractive.

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Notice Title

RCH683 - Rot Works Specialist

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to undertake Responsive, Reactive and Out of Hours (ROT) Works across the Employer's housing stock, including occupied and void properties, communal areas and external elements. The service shall deliver a 24/7 repairs response to emergency, urgent and routine repairs, ensuring homes remain safe, dry, warm and compliant with statutory and regulatory standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to undertake Responsive, Reactive and Out of Hours (ROT) Works across the Employer's housing stock, including occupied and void properties, communal areas and external elements. The service shall deliver a 24/7 repairs response to emergency, urgent and routine repairs, ensuring homes remain safe, dry, warm and compliant with statutory and regulatory standards. The works shall comprise of all aspects of rot work remediation. This will include surveys, treatment, and all associated trades to rectify same (joinery, plumbing, electrical, painting, plastering, roof tiling and builder works). A key element of the service is the prompt identification, investigation and remediation of damp, mould and condensation, in line with the Employer's Damp & Mould Policy. This includes carrying out mould treatments, minor remedial works and supporting statutory inspection timescales. Where signs of rising damp, penetrative damp or structural defects are identified, the Contractor shall undertake appropriate surveys and produce clear written reports setting out findings, causes, recommended remedial actions and priorities. The Contractor will be required to carry out follow on remedial works arising from these surveys when instructed, including fabric repairs, damp proofing measures and associated reinstatement. Tenderers are encouraged to propose efficient and innovative methods that improve diagnostics, reduce repeat repairs and deliver value for money while minimising disruption to residents.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two year duration. River Clyde Homes may wish, at its sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further 2, 12 month periods subject to the mutual consent of the successful tenderer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832714
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556437
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

45450000 - Other building completion work

45451000 - Decoration work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 4JT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556437
    RCH683 - Rot Works Specialist - River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to undertake Responsive, Reactive and Out of Hours (ROT) Works across the Employer's housing stock, including occupied and void properties, communal areas and external elements. The service shall deliver a 24/7 repairs response to emergency, urgent and routine repairs, ensuring homes remain safe, dry, warm and compliant with statutory and regulatory standards.

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