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title: "GB-Bath: Commercial Abseiling and High Access Services"
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# GB-Bath: Commercial Abseiling and High Access Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61a613fe-fab0-4b3a-9981-913aadcd0222

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## Summary

The University of Bath is currently seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for Commercial Abseiling and High Access Services, with a total contract value estimated at £500,000. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The tender is set to close on 5th February 2021, and the contract period will commence on 1st March 2021, lasting until 29th February 2024. The location for the services required is the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing wider participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in high access services. Companies with expertise in areas such as building maintenance, inspections, and high-level cleaning will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. SMEs that can demonstrate qualifications in rope access techniques and a capacity for both planned and reactive works are encouraged to participate, thereby enhancing their visibility and potential growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

The University is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement to provide high access and abseiling services, as an alternative to scaffolding. We are seeking suitably qualified contractors to carry out a variety of works on The University of Bath buildings, on a planned and reactive, ad-hoc basis. The types of High-Level works requiring rope access are, but not limited to: (NB: For inclusion in the framework, a supplier is not required to offer all of the below services). *Roof and Building Inspections *Roof and Building Maintenance *Leak Detection *Masonry Work *Gutter and Rainwater Goods Maintenance *High Level building maintenance projects *Cleaning *Jet Washing *Window Cleaning *Media (banners etc.) *High Level Light fixings maintenance Confined Spaces Work may include: *Extraction and Duct work cleaning *Dry Riser Works Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60d529f-c331-4fa6-83de-2e1aeed9b387 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60d529f-c331-4fa6-83de-2e1aeed9b387

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60d529f-c331-4fa6-83de-2e1aeed9b387
  6th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Commercial-Abseiling-and-High-Access-Services/N84262636G
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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