--- title: "Cobalt - Structural Surveying and Recommendations 2017-21" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a6c0f05-ff7d-4867-b41f-526cdf9a63a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a6c0f05-ff7d-4867-b41f-526cdf9a63a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6c0f05-ff7d-4867-b41f-526cdf9a63a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6c0f05-ff7d-4867-b41f-526cdf9a63a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SYMPHONY HOUSING GROUP" published: "2017-02-15" --- # Cobalt - Structural Surveying and Recommendations 2017-21 Buyer: SYMPHONY HOUSING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a6c0f05-ff7d-4867-b41f-526cdf9a63a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a6c0f05-ff7d-4867-b41f-526cdf9a63a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6c0f05-ff7d-4867-b41f-526cdf9a63a8.json) ## Summary Symphony Housing Group is currently seeking a structural engineering consultant through an open tender for the project titled "Cobalt - Structural Surveying and Recommendations 2017-21". This procurement aims to perform a full stock condition survey and structural recommendations on their housing stock located in Liverpool, North West England. The tender, which is in the active stage, has a deadline for submission set for 7th March 2017. The contract is expected to start on 4th April 2017 and will run until 31st July 2021, with a total estimated value of £90,000. Interested parties should be aware that the work encompasses various structural surveys and inspections over the entire contract period. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that provide structural engineering and consultancy services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in building surveying and property condition assessments. Companies capable of performing comprehensive structural analysis and delivering actionable recommendations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the focus on housing stock, firms specialising in inspections of residential properties, as well as those experienced in managing structural repairs, will find this procurement particularly relevant for expanding their client base and strengthening market presence. ## Notice Cobalt is looking to appoint a structural engineer/ consultant to proactively survey our housing stock. Requirements of a structural consultant are as follows: PART 1 - Full Stock Condition Survey and structural recommendations (pre works - 600 units). To proactively survey 10% of Cobalt's stock (600 units) over a 12 month period to include: (A) Full structural survey including but not limited to roofs, walls, floors, windows & doors, chimneys, cellars, garages and outbuildings. A detailed evaluation of the property condition and construction including the identification of property defects, their apparent cause, urgency of the repair required and future maintenance options. All surveys will include a full building inspection and subsequent full survey report. The reports should give specific advice on ? Wall tie failure ? Parapet gutter failure ? Damp and associated issues ? Evidence of woodworm or other infestations ? Damage to brickwork and roof ? Damage to timbers ? Large trees close to the property The successful contractor should identify trends in structural issues based on property type, age and architype (B) Full property stock condition survey to be completed (please see accompanying stock condition survey requirements Unit numbers for years 2-4 specified in the pricing document. PART 2 - Structural inspections (during and post works - 30 units) (A) To work pro-actively and provide advice to Cobalt's preferred structural repairs contractor to ensure a satisfactory solution is identified and delivered at those properties requiring the most urgent structural repairs. (B) To post inspect all structural works once completed, ensuring all relevant standards are met and report back to the client in an agreed format. PART 3 - Ad hoc structural advice To provide advice to the client as required regarding structural problems. Based on an hourly or day rate. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/symphonyhousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d72a81-07eb-4274-8c38-2dcf4c86a27b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | SYMPHONY HOUSING GROUP | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L11 2SF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | West Derby Muirhead | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71315300 - Building surveying services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2017 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d72a81-07eb-4274-8c38-2dcf4c86a27b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d72a81-07eb-4274-8c38-2dcf4c86a27b 15th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/symphonyhousing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.cobalthousing.org.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/symphonyhousing/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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