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title: "External Fabric"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2023-08-31"
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# External Fabric

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7eb18de-4bf6-49b4-8371-b30644d4f3a9

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has initiated a tender for the provision of External Fabric services. The scope of works includes painting guard rails and redecorating Fascia/soffit boards on specified buildings. Contractors are required to comply with health and safety regulations, provide Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and possess relevant accreditations. The tender value is £10,000, and the procurement method is Competitive quotation (below threshold). The tender deadline for submission is 17th September 2023, with a contract period starting on 6th November 2023. The location of the works is in Brampton, Cambridgeshire, England. The main procurement category is 'works'.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and maintenance industry to bid for the project. Businesses with experience in external fabric maintenance, health, safety compliance, and site management are well-suited to compete. The Environment Agency, acting as the buyer, seeks contractors who can deliver quality services within the specified guidelines. Interested parties can contact Ben Frost at Ben.Frost@defra.gov.uk for further information and to arrange a site visit.

## Notice

Scope of works: External guard rails painted nosings on external steps and Fascia/soffit boards on Fish Lab Building and Biology building needs redecorating. Please note this has an element of working at height. Upon completion of works leave site clean, tidy and ensure all repairs are in working order. Prior to any works commencing the Contractor will provide COSHH data sheets with the task specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). RAMS should take into account task risks and site related risks, including those identified by the DEFRA Client. All work carried out by the contractor should comply with the DEFRA approved code of practice regarding health, safety and wellbeing. Site Manager to have SMSTS accreditation (or equivalent) and site supervisors to have SSSTS accreditation. Site working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00. All on site procedures to be followed. All waste to be taken off site. We advise a site visit takes place to ensure accurate quotes are provided. Site visit dates are Monday 4th September to Friday 15th September. Please contact Ben Frost via email Ben.Frost@defra.gov.uk to confirm your interest in this project and to arrange site visit. Please Quote: FMP23/015/AN2469 in the subject bar in all correspondence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647b13b6-9281-4645-9215-39dad592bdbb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | BRAMPTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brampton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928320 - Guardrails
- 45261920 - Roof maintenance work

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647b13b6-9281-4645-9215-39dad592bdbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647b13b6-9281-4645-9215-39dad592bdbb
  31st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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