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title: "External Wall Systems (EWS) Surveying, Inspection & Reporting Requirements Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02962c"
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buyer: "HYDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION (THE HYDE GROUP)"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# External Wall Systems (EWS) Surveying, Inspection & Reporting Requirements Framework

Buyer: HYDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION (THE HYDE GROUP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02962c

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## Summary

The Hyde Housing Association is currently open for tendering on the project titled "External Wall Systems (EWS) Surveying, Inspection & Reporting Requirements Framework," which falls under the industry category of building-fabric consultancy services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with proposals due by 30 March 2021. This initiative aims to create a framework of qualified consultants and contractors for conducting surveys and inspections of external wall systems across the United Kingdom. The overall budget for the contracts is set at £20,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in fire safety and building regulations. Companies that can conduct intrusive inspections and provide comprehensive reporting on external wall systems will be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should ensure that their staff meet the necessary qualifications and accreditations, as specified by the relevant governing bodies, to enhance their chances of winning a contract in this competitive framework.

## Notice

Hyde is seeking to create a new framework of qualified consultants, fire engineers and contractors to undertake surveys, intrusive inspections of the external wall systems (EWS) and to subsequently provide Hyde with completed survey reports and EWS1 forms accordingly.

### Lot Information

External Wall Systems (EWS) Requirements Framework - EWS Survey Visual and Intrusive

Hyde is seeking to create a new framework of qualified consultants and contractors to undertake surveys, intrusive inspections of the external wall systems (EWS) and to subsequently provide Hyde with completed survey reports and EWS1 forms accordingly. EWS Survey - Visual only *Site based survey to confirm external wall types and percentage coverage *This is primarily to enable Hyde to risk assess its stock. EWS Survey - intrusive *To gather full details of EWS composition and quality of installation against Building Regulations, providing details listed in the ITT document. *This is primarily to inform our Fire Risk Assessments, but may highlight where remedial works are required. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://hyde.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YXNH9PZA83

Fire Engineering for External Wall Systems (EWS) and EWS1

Hyde is seeking to create a new framework of qualified consultants, fire engineers and contractors to undertake surveys, intrusive inspections of the external wall systems (EWS) and to subsequently provide Hyde with completed survey reports and EWS1 forms accordingly. Fire Engineering for External Wall Systems (EWS) and EWS1 *Following EWS reports being provided by a contractor in Lot 1, a qualified fire engineer will utilise this information to provide comment on, amongst other matters, the functional requirements of building regulations that applied at the time of construction and whether the building was compliant. *The Fire Engineer will review specifications of EWS remedial works produced by Hyde or others following surveys and provide sign off. *Fire engineers will be expected to provide fire engineer sign off of works conducted, where works are required. *EWS1 forms will typically to be commissioned for systems that are found to be satisfactory in the intrusive EWS survey or following remedial works. This will be for buildings in scope of EWS1 guidance currently and any future updated guidance, and at Hyde's request. *EWS1 can only be completed by individuals with the required qualifications and accreditations as set out by RICS as set out at the time of tender and as set out in any future updates to that guidance. by RICS as set out at the time of tender and as set out in any future updates to that guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003780-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HYDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION (THE HYDE GROUP) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003780-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://hyde.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://hyde.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YXNH9PZA83
- https://hyde.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-fabric-consultancy-services./YXNH9PZA83
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-fabric-consultancy-services./YXNH9PZA83
- https://www.hyde-housing.co.uk/

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