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title: "External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0484a2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-25"
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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484a2

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council initiated an open procurement process titled "External Surveys to High Rise Blocks in Various Locations Throughout the Borough (2023 - 2027)" under the services category, specifically targeting architectural, engineering, and surveying services. This tender, identified as SMBC 22132, aimed to conduct inspections and remedial works on 55 high-rise housing blocks, focusing on structural integrity and safety, using methods such as abseiling and Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs). The procurement commenced in the planning stage and moved into the award stage before ultimately being cancelled. The procurement had prospective delivery in the region UKG37, with no framework agreement being established.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and surveying services, particularly those with expertise in high-rise building inspections and emergency structural repairs. Companies experienced in handling large-scale surveys and possessing the necessary equipment and certification to safely conduct high-altitude work would have been well-suited to compete successfully. Despite the cancellation, similar future tenders could present lucrative prospects for growth, especially for firms looking to expand their operations within the Midlands and work with regional authorities like Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

## 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/023237-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 25 Jul 2024 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023237-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk

## Provenance

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