--- title: "External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00e57bfb-2416-41d9-a8c9-f26f48a67075" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00e57bfb-2416-41d9-a8c9-f26f48a67075" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00e57bfb-2416-41d9-a8c9-f26f48a67075.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00e57bfb-2416-41d9-a8c9-f26f48a67075.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-30" --- # External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00e57bfb-2416-41d9-a8c9-f26f48a67075 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00e57bfb-2416-41d9-a8c9-f26f48a67075) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00e57bfb-2416-41d9-a8c9-f26f48a67075.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027)" for architectural, engineering, and surveying services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for Friday 29 September 2023 at 15:00hrs. The contract period is from November 20, 2023, to March 31, 2027. The procurement is open to businesses capable of providing survey conduction, survey analysis, and building surveying services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in architectural and engineering services, particularly those experienced in conducting external surveys on high rise buildings. The Sandwell MBC invites companies to participate in the open procedure tender for a contract valued at £280,000. This presents a growth opportunity for firms looking to engage in long-term maintenance projects involving structural inspections, defect identification, and safety surveys, aligning with the council's infrastructure enhancement goals. ## Notice Providing external surveys to 55 no. high rise housing blocks with a height range of 6 to 18 storeys o Reporting findings of surveys to the Client for each building. o Using both abseil techniques and Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) depending upon the location and the access limitations of each individual block. o Undertaking visual inspection surveys on site to determine the condition of the structure, claddings and render, identifying any defects & recommending future inspection programme frequencies or rectification solutions including structural engineering advice regarding these solutions. o Cutting out or removing defective structures & materials and carrying out emergency repairs to minor defects which may cause a danger to the public if left untreated. o Providing intrusive surveys, including removing and reinstating external brick cladding/structures to determine underlying structural defects o Providing safety surveys to insulated render and making patch repairs where defective render is identified. o Providing thermology studies to identified blocks o Providing RF surveys to telecommunications installations to identified blocks o Providing laboratory testing and chemical analysis of samples taken during the course of the surveys o Providing Method Statements and Risk Assessments (to be returned with the tender submission) o Providing an outline Programme of the Works (to be submitted for approval within seven days of request). o Providing a written report for each block complete with defect locations, drawings and recommendations all cross-referenced with photographs and other information necessary to form the basis of future planned long-term maintenance of the blocks The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00f2884-2564-4c83-832b-a90eca4fd703 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services - 71315300 - Building surveying services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311000 - Survey services - 79311200 - Survey conduction services - 79311300 - Survey analysis services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2023 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00f2884-2564-4c83-832b-a90eca4fd703 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00f2884-2564-4c83-832b-a90eca4fd703 30th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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