Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids) for Swindon Borough Council

Published date: 12 July 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Fitted kitchens - 39141400

Construction materials - 44110000

Construction work - 45000000

Location of contract

SN1 2JH

Value of contract

£8,537,960 to £9,249,458

Procurement reference

SWINDON001-DN732269-24686987

Published date

12 July 2024

Closing date

23 August 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 March 2025

Contract end date

28 February 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of refurbishment and repairs to vacant properties (Voids) from the Council's housing stock as properties are vacated. Vacant properties may require refurbishment, general maintenance, repair and or improvements to return them for re-letting in line with Swindon's Re-let Standard. The works can range from minor repairs to major capital works requiring full property renovation, depending on the age
of the property and condition upon return.
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The works may include and not be limited to:
• General property repairs and upgrades requiring all trades and professions to internal and
external parts of the property, including outbuildings and garden landscaping requirements,
• Bathroom or kitchen servicing,
• Bathroom or kitchen replacements,
• Heating and electrical installations, remedial works and upgrades to include repair, maintenance or replacement of Solar PV panels and related systems and EV charging points.
• Provision of statutory and compliancy documentation,
• Plastering works,
• Groundworks,
• Thermal upgrades,
• UPVC/aluminium glazing and door repair or replacements as required,
• Carpentry work to include internal door and internal FD30 replacements,
• Roofing works, rainwater goods, fascias, soffits,
• Full or part re-decoration,
• Minor structural works, remedial repairs and making good,
• Fire damage to properties, this can vary from simple minor repairs, making good, to much more extensive and intrusive works,
• Provision of various flooring types i.e. carpets, Polysafe/Altromarine or equivalent and approved non-slip vinyl floor coverings as required,
• Surveying properties and providing recommendations of works required,
• Property clearance and garden clearance including disposal,
• Provision of environmental cleans, needle sweeps and pest control where required,
• Provision of specialist damp treatment work,
• Provision of welfare adaptations where necessary,
• Clearance and thorough clean of property before return of keys,
• refurbishment works to properties purchased by Swindon Borough Council on the openmarket to add to the Council's housing stock to ensure these meet the necessary standards to enable letting by the Council.


The estimated number of properties included in this contract will be 390 to 480 per year, divided between two Lots, with one Contractor appointed to each Lot.
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The contract form will be the JCT Measured Term Contract.
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The NHF Schedule of Rates will be used.
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The initial contract term will be three years, with an optional one year extension.

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More information

Additional text

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Operations Procurement

Address

Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN12JH
England

Email

TenderingHousingProperty@swindon.gov.uk

Website

http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

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