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title: "SCH - Structural Engineering Services"
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# SCH - Structural Engineering Services

Buyer: SOLIHULL COMMUNITY HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3e844b3-9814-4c3a-8314-97b57e0eb3c4

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## Summary

Solihull Community Housing (SCH) is seeking tenders for Structural Engineering Services to address structural repairs across a diverse housing portfolio in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement, following an open procedure, is currently in the award stage after its tender period ended on 21 April 2017. The anticipated contract period is from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019, with the possibility of a 12-month extension based on performance. The project value is estimated at £50,000 annually and includes addressing significant structural issues such as concrete degradation and subsidence.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in structural engineering and consultancy services. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Companies prepared to provide responsive and flexible engineering solutions in line with SCH's needs could significantly benefit from this contract, which is aimed at ensuring the safety and maintenance of approximately 11,650 housing units managed by SCH.

## Notice

Solihull Community Housing (SCH) is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that was established in April 2004 to takeover the management of housing services on behalf of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC). SCH's responsibilities include the management and maintenance of the Councils' housing stock of approximately 10,500 tenanted homes and 1,150 leasehold properties. This portfolio includes houses, maisonettes, high rise and low rise flats, sheltered accommodation and community centres. The management and maintenance of these properties includes assessing any potential structural damage and undertaking the required Structural Repairs as necessary. During the last 12 month period SCH has carried out Structural Damage Investigations and Repairs at approximately 60 properties. Typical problems encountered in the area include: Concrete degradation Chemical attack of ground floor concrete slabs Lintel failure / lack of support to openings Subsidence Defects in System Built Properties Issues caused by local ground conditions Drainage defects Solihull Community Housing (SCH) ("the Employer") wishes to enter into Contract with a Contractor ("the Contractor") for Provision of Structural Engineer Services for works relating to Structural Repairs undertaken by SCH and its Contractors. The Employer invites Tender submissions from Tendering Contractors for the provision of the Works as detailed within the Statement of Services Required. The Employer anticipates that the Contract shall commence 1 July 2017 and shall be for an initial 2 year duration completing 30 June 2019 with an option to extend the contract by up to a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. The works are of a responsive ad-hoc nature and therefore no guarantee of volume, value, duration or continuity of works can be given and no subsequent claims for loss of profit or earnings will be entertained. The Contract value is estimated at PS50,000 per annum. The successful contractor is to be selected through a formal tender process. In order to be considered for the award of this contract, contractors must visit www.csw-jets.co.uk to express an interest in this tender and complete a set of tender documents. The closing date for the submission of completed tender documents is no later than 12.00 midday on Friday 21 April 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5010e70-b0a7-4f37-a547-37b20752e0bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL COMMUNITY HOUSING |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B37 5HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Kingshurst and Fordbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5010e70-b0a7-4f37-a547-37b20752e0bf
- 24 Mar 2017 at 18:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61adbbae-c94c-437b-9f36-0a82c92f2056

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5010e70-b0a7-4f37-a547-37b20752e0bf
  3rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61adbbae-c94c-437b-9f36-0a82c92f2056
  24th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk

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