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title: "General Builders & Joinery Works Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746787"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-19"
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# General Builders & Joinery Works Framework

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746787

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the General Builders & Joinery Works Framework. The tender involved various suppliers, with Bell Group Ltd being the main contractor. The framework agreement covers works on Public Buildings and Housing, with a value of £4,000,000 for Public Buildings and £1,400,000 for Housing. The Council is based in Haddington, East Lothian, and follows an open procurement method. The tender process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 8th March 2024.

This contract presents opportunities for construction companies, particularly those experienced in general building and joinery works for public properties. Businesses interested in participating must ensure compliance with all regulations and community benefit requirements set by the Council. The competitive nature of the open tender process allows SMEs and large-scale contractors to bid for the framework agreement. The submission deadline for bids was extended to 14th December 2023, providing potential bidders with additional time to prepare their proposals.

## Notice

East Lothian Council (the Council) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced contractors who wish to be a preferred contractor on a framework agreement of around 4 Nr* contractors for each Lot to carry out the Term Maintenance Contract for General Builders & Joinery Works To Council Properties.

### Lot Information

Public Buildings

The Term Maintenance Contract will be to undertake general building and joinery works to Public Buildings which may include (but not limited to) the following for Lots 1 & 2: ~Small-scale builderworks (stonework/masonry, repointing, masonry walls, miscellaneous buildersworks etc). ~Small-scale joineryworks (including floor repairs, partitions, window/door repairs/replacements, miscellaneous joinery etc). ~Any other works deemed appropriate for the contract subject to ELC/Contractor Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes an employer's obligations under National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010.

Renewal: Two year initial term with option to extend twice by 1 year. Renewal anticipated for January 2028.

Housing

The Term Maintenance Contract will be to undertake general building and joinery works to Council Housing which may include (but not limited to) the following for Lots 1 & 2: ~Small-scale builderworks (stonework/masonry, repointing, masonry walls, miscellaneous buildersworks etc). ~Small-scale joineryworks (including floor repairs, partitions, window/door repairs/replacements, miscellaneous joinery etc). ~Any other works deemed appropriate for the contract subject to ELC/Contractor Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes an employer's obligations under National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010.

Renewal: Two year initial term with option to extend twice by 1 year. Renewal anticipated for January 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501250 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | £5,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BELL GROUP; GGE GROUP; H&J MARTIN; ROBERT P. SLIGHT & SONS; THE CALEDONIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45421000 - Joinery work

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501250
- 13 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492448
- 31 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491563

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=8
  6th December 2023 - Lot 2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=14
  6th December 2023 - Lot 2 Pricing Schedule v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=7
  6th December 2023 - Lot 1 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=13
  6th December 2023 - Lot 1 Pricing Schedule v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=6
  8th November 2023 - Appendix IV
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=12
  8th November 2023 - Appendix IV
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=9
  31st October 2023 - Appendix VI
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=10
  31st October 2023 - SPD Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=11
  31st October 2023 - Community Benefits Schedule in Word Format
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=5
  31st October 2023 - Appendix V
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=2
  31st October 2023 - Appendix I
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=3
  31st October 2023 - Appendix II
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=4
  31st October 2023 - Appendix III
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491563&idx=1
  31st October 2023 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491563
  General Builders & Joinery Works Framework - East Lothian Council (the Council) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced contractors who wish to be a preferred contractor on a framework agreement of around 4 Nr* contractors for each Lot to carry out the Term Maintenance Contract for General Builders & Joinery Works To Council Properties.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501250
  General Builders & Joinery Works Framework - East Lothian Council (the Council) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced contractors who wish to be a preferred contractor on a framework agreement of around 4 Nr* contractors for each Lot to carry out the Term Maintenance Contract for General Builders & Joinery Works To Council Properties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746787

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