--- title: "Supply of Scaffolding - Measured Term Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7723edb4-b184-4d79-aa3f-b630fce5fa9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7723edb4-b184-4d79-aa3f-b630fce5fa9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7723edb4-b184-4d79-aa3f-b630fce5fa9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7723edb4-b184-4d79-aa3f-b630fce5fa9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-29" --- # Supply of Scaffolding - Measured Term Contract Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7723edb4-b184-4d79-aa3f-b630fce5fa9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7723edb4-b184-4d79-aa3f-b630fce5fa9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7723edb4-b184-4d79-aa3f-b630fce5fa9d.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Scaffolding - Measured Term Contract" in the works category, set in Reading, England. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with applications due by 6th January 2017. The contract is designed for a duration of four years, starting from 1st March 2017 and ending on 28th February 2021, with a total estimated value of £800,000. Interested parties must register to submit their applications through the Council's open procurement process on their e-tendering portal. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) specialising in scaffolding and related services. Businesses with capabilities in scaffolding erection, dismantling, and general construction works will find this contract appealing. The flexible scale of individual orders, which can range between £50 and £25,000, allows for participation from a diverse range of suppliers, enabling them to enhance their portfolio and establish a relationship with a key local authority. ## Notice The Contract is for the supply of Scaffolding to Reading Borough Council or its partnering organisations in accordance with the schedule of rates for a duration of 4 years. The works will be generally small scale with an anticipated maximum individual order value of between PS50 to PS25,000.00. There may be exceptions to this level. There is also no Guarantee of Any Work. Additional information: The services are to be procured under an open procedure and organisations interested in expressing an interest should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home (Project Reference No. RBC 00000181), and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9b0a18-219d-40fd-8571-59ef0d9a4240 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262100 - Scaffolding work - 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work - 45262120 - Scaffolding erection work ## Release History - 29 Nov 2016 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9b0a18-219d-40fd-8571-59ef0d9a4240 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9b0a18-219d-40fd-8571-59ef0d9a4240 29th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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