--- title: "ITT for Survey and Treament for Timber Preservation Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f293" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f293" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f293.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f293.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Dundee City Council" published: "2026-09-04" --- # ITT for Survey and Treament for Timber Preservation Framework Buyer: Dundee City Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f293 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f293) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f293.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council is procuring a multi-supplier framework for building surveying and property remediation services (CPV 71315300) in domestic properties in Dundee. The work covers surveys and treatment for dry and wet rot, woodworm infestation, chemical mould and damp-related problems. It is divided into three lots: surface treatments for condensation, dampness and mould excluding fogging; invasive treatments and investigation; and mould-treatment fogging. The framework is intended to appoint between three and five competent contractors for each lot, and organisations may apply for all three. Services include investigation, treatment, remedial works, reporting, certification and recommendations to prevent recurrence, depending on the lot. The council will use the framework for domestic property requirements, with contractors monitored against service and resident-outcome measures. The procurement has reached tender: Dundee City Council invited offers through an open procedure for a framework agreement, with electronic submission in English. Bids were due by 5 October 2026 at 12:00, when bids were opened and evaluation began; bids must remain valid for 120 days. The estimated total value is £5.2 million. Each lot has a 720-day contract period with two possible one-year renewal periods. Price carries 60% of the evaluation, with quality covering delivery and service, resourcing, stakeholder communication, customer care, continuous improvement, community benefits and Fair Work First; specified compliance, cyber security, health and safety, risk assessment, sample report, response-time and environmental requirements are pass/fail. Fourteen community-benefit outcomes are required across the contract. A maximum of 15 framework participants is stated. Lot 1 suits competent general building or joinery contractors as well as specialist firms, provided they can demonstrate the competence, experience and resources to deliver the complete works. Specialist, regulated, electrical, plumbing, gas or other tasks may be delivered by suitably qualified employees or subcontractors. Lot 2 is for property-preservation and invasive-treatment specialists with expertise in damp proofing, timber preservation, fungal decay, wood-boring insects, basement waterproofing and related remedial work. The principal contractor must maintain Property Care Association membership, employ qualified surveyors and technicians, and provide surveys, treatment recommendations, guarantees where applicable and completion certification. Lot 3 requires proven mould-remediation experience, trained operatives, fogging, antimicrobial, HEPA-filtration and moisture-assessment capability, PCA or approved equivalent membership, and compliant biocide handling. All bidders need relevant qualifications and an Equifax score of at least 35. ## Notice This procurement process is for the framework contract for a multi- supplier framework to carry out dry/wet rot survey and treatment, infestation (woodworm) and chemical mould removal on domestic properties. Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 competent contractors for each lot within the framework. The lots for this framework are as follows- Lot 1 - Surface treatments for condensation, dampness and mould (excluding fogging) Lot 2 - Invasive treatments and investigation Lot 3 - Fogging Bidding organisations can apply for all lots within the framework but each lot will be awarded to the highest scoring bidder. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Surface treatments for condensation, dampness and mould (excluding fodding) The Contractor is not required to be a specialist timber-preservation company. Suitably competent general building or joinery contractors may tender, provided they can demonstrate the necessary competence, experience and resources to deliver the complete works in accordance with the specification. Where specialist treatment, surveying, electrical, plumbing, gas or other regulated work is required, the Contractor may use suitably competent and appropriately qualified employees or subcontractors. All treatment products, application methods, guarantees and supporting documentation must comply with the specification and be accepted by the Contract Administrator. Additional information: Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 compete3nt contractors for each lot. Renewal: 2 x 1 year periods Lot 2 - Invasive treatments and investigation This Lot is intended for specialist property preservation and invasive treatment contractors. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate specialist expertise in damp proofing, timber preservation, fungal decay treatment, wood-boring insect eradication, basement waterproofing and associated remedial works. The Principal Contractor must be a current member of the Property Care Association (PCA) and maintain membership for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Contractor shall employ suitably qualified surveyors and technicians and be capable of providing surveys, specifications, treatment recommendations, insurance-backed guarantees (where applicable), and completion certification. Subcontracting of specialist preservation treatments will not be permitted unless expressly approved by the Contract Administrator. Additional information: Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 competent contractors for each lot within the framework Renewal: 2 x 1 year periods Mould Treatment Fogging This Lot is reserved for specialist mould remediation and environmental treatment contractors. Tenderers shall be able to demonstrate proven experience in the diagnosis, treatment and remediation of mould contamination within domestic and public buildings, including the use of ULV fogging equipment, antimicrobial treatments, HEPA filtration systems and moisture assessment equipment. The Contractor must be a current member of the Property Care Association (PCA), or an equivalent industry body approved by the Contract Administrator and maintain that membership for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Contractor shall employ suitably trained and competent operatives for mould remediation works and provide evidence of relevant training, health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements relating to fogging and biocidal treatments. The Contractor shall provide post-treatment inspection reports, certification of completed treatments and recommendations for any further remedial works required to prevent recurrence. Where biocides, antimicrobials or fungicidal products are used, these shall be approved for their intended purpose and applied strictly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and all relevant legislation. Additional information: Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 competent contractors for each lot within the framework. Renewal: 2 x 1 year periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084021-2026 | | 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 | 4 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | Dundee City Council | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Postcode area | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45261420 - Waterproofing work - 45331210 - Ventilation installation work - 45450000 - Other building completion work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 71315300 - Building surveying services - 71315400 - Building-inspection services - 90920000 - Facility related sanitation services - 90921000 - Disinfecting and exterminating services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2026 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084021-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000842123 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=842123 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=842123 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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