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title: "External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f7f6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2023-08-30"
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# External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027)

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f7f6

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender titled "External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027)" for architectural and engineering services. This procurement opportunity involves providing external surveys to 55 high rise housing blocks with a focus on structural inspections and safety surveys. The contract value is £280,000 GBP, with a contract period from November 20, 2023, to March 31, 2027. The deadline for tender submission is September 29, 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date.

This tender by the Sandwell Council presents opportunities for businesses in the architectural, engineering, and surveying services sector. Companies specializing in survey conduction, building surveying, and survey analysis services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, allowing interested suppliers to submit their proposals electronically or in written form. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, and the Council aims to select a single participant for the framework agreement.

## Notice

Providing external surveys to 55 no. high rise housing blocks with a height range of 6 to 18 storeys - * Reporting findings of surveys to the Client for each building. * Using both abseil techniques and Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) depending upon the location and the access limitations of each individual block. *Undertaking visual inspection surveys on site to determine the condition of the structure, claddings and render, identifying any defects and recommending future inspection programme frequencies or rectification solutions including structural engineering advice regarding these solutions. *Cutting out or removing defective structures and materials and carrying out emergency repairs to minor defects which may cause a danger to the public if left untreated. *Providing intrusive surveys, including removing and reinstating external brick cladding/structures to determine underlying structural defects. *Providing safety surveys to insulated render and making patch repair.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025440-2023 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025440-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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