Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has a wide ranging estate and an estimated annual budget for repairs and maintenance work of around 4 700 000 GBP. The property management team at Scottish Borders Council manage repairs and maintenance to upkeep and upgrade the fabric of over 800 Council Buildings.

SBC are seeking a multi trade, multi supplier framework for a reactive repairs and maintenance service, which can be called from as and when necessary.

Electrical contarctors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:

— alteration and removal of existing services;

— domestic ventilation installations;

— electrical mains and sub-mains distribution;

— power installations;

— lighting and specialist lighting installations;

— local electricity generation systems;

— earthing and bonding installations;

— communication systems — visual, audio, data;

— security systems — alarm, detection, CCTV.

Glazier/Windows –

New build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Supply and installation of timber, UPVC & aluminium windows and doors

— General glazing works and installation of roof lights

Fencing –

— Supply and installation of all fencing including, but not limited to, timber, chainlink and profile mesh fencing

Preservation works –

— To undertake full building conditions surveying of vacant or water damaged buildings, providing substantial reports on findings

— To carry out specified remedial repairs to vacant or occupied buildings

— To carry out specialist eradication works to dry rot, wet rot and other fungal infestations

Contractors required to supply and install minor structural frames and lintels

— Supply and installation of handrails and balustrades - galvanised / powder-coated / stainless steel

— Supply and installation of entrance gates, feature fencing, security grills

— Bespoke metalwork, and signage

— Repairs to existing installations

Painter/Decorator –

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Internal and external works

— Surface preparation, Ames taping, filling etc..,

— Surface decoration of ceilings, walls, floors, timbers and metalwork

Floorings -

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Surface preparation and self-levelling screeds

— Commercial carpet tiles, barrier matting, vinyl and associated trims and skirting’s

Blinds –

— Contractors required to supply and install all blind types

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Supply and installation of alarm systems, CCTV and access/entry systems

— Service and maintain active alarm systems, CCTV and access/entry systems

— Repair faults as and when they are reported

— Provide guidance/advice on the condition of active systems and upgrades that may be required

General maintenance works which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Fixing and repairing shelves

— Internal moving of office furniture

— Clearing gutters and blocked rain-water drainage

— Roof and render cleaning

— Pressure washing

— Changing light bulbs

— Changing toilet seats

— Replacing plug fuses

All works must be carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations

General Arboricultural Services

Works may consist of but are not limited to:-

We expect the successful contractor(s) to be able to carry out the following throughout the Scottish Borders area or by locality as indicated:

— Crown cleaning

— Deadwood removal

— Formative pruning

— Branch removal

— Crown lifting

— Crown thinning

— Crown reduction

— Weight reduction

— Crown shaping

— Crown balancing

— Crown rejuvenation

— Pollarding

— Tree felling

— Removal of trees adjacent to water, i.e. lochs, ponds & watercourses

— Emergency response works which may typically be as a result of tree failure, vehicular accident or weather-related emergency

Qualifications required are:

Wind Blown Specialist -

Works may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Emergency response works to deal with damage to trees, typically during or resulting from adverse weather conditions

Stump Removal (grinding) -

Works may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Grinding (chipping or cutting are synonymous with grinding)

— Grinding to a stated depth below ground level with a proprietary machine which may be self-powered or driven from a PTO shaft

— Digging out or grubbing out

New build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -

— Alteration and removal of existing services

— Communication systems - visual, audio, data

— Installation of Network Cabling (Cat 5E, Cat 6, Cat 6A and Fibre Optic)

— Installation of Wifi (Wireless access points will be supplied by our third party IT)

— Telephone Cabling (CW1308)

— Network Cabinet/rack Installation

— Containment installation

— Radio link (point to point and point to multi point)

Homelessness services provide applicants with temporary accommodation that is fit for purpose and meets the stringent standards defined by the Scottish Government.

This framework lot will provide a single supplier contact for calling off multiple trades services for the homelessness services for these properties. We are seeking a contractor who will provide a responsive, reactive and planned maintenance service during the life of the framework agreement.

Electrical Appliance Repair contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Alteration and removal of existing appliances

— Power installations

— Repairs to existing appliances

— Installation of new appliances

— Earthing and bonding installations

General Roof Repairs, Wall/Roof Cladding, Felt roof/single ply, Metal Roofing, Slater, Steeplejack

Slater works –

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Provision and on-going alteration, maintenance and inspection of minor access scaffolding

— Clearing gutters and blocked rain-water drainage

— Repairs to and replacement of existing slates, tiles, copings and flashings

— Full roof refurbishment, including rainwater good and valleys

Roofing Works –

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Provision and on-going alteration, maintenance and inspection of minor access scaffolding

— Clearing gutters and blocked rain-water drainage

— Repairs to and replacement of existing slates, tiles, copings and flashings

— Installation of single layer ply systems, cold application systems, GRP roofs and high performance felting systems

Roughcaster/Plasterer/Tiler –

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Surface preparation, skimming and two coat works to walls and ceilings, including isolated patches,

— Cement renders and wet and dry dash

— Insulated render systems

— Tiling

Contractors require to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

— Alteration and removal of existing services

— Installation and alteration of sanitary appliances and ancillary fittings

— Foul drainage above ground

— Potential leadworks

— Mains water supply

— Hot and Cold water supply and distribution

— Heat sources and central heating systems

— Installation and maintenance of gas powered heating systems

— Non domestic ventilation and air conditioning systems

— Central control and building management systems

— Specialist piped supply installations - natural gas, oxygen, compressed air etc..,

— Attendance on specialist mechanical installations

— Associated builders work in connection with services

— All testing, commissioning and demonstrations

— Repairing existing services

Contractors required to deliver Specialist Controls

— Specialist piped supply installations - natural gas, oxygen, compressed air etc..,

— Attendance on specialist mechanical installations

Builder -

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

FACILITATING & RENOVATION WORKS:

— Minor demolition and investigative works

— Alteration of existing masonry structures

— Support of existing structures

— Masonry and concrete repairs

— Surface Cleaning

— General labouring and attendance

— Builders works in connection with services

SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS:

— All works to form standard foundations up to and including damp proof course

— Remedial works to existing foundations - including underpinning

— Formation of lowest floor construction and associated substrates

— Drainage and services below ground including all associated testing and commissioning

SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS:

— In-situ concreting works, associated reinforcement and framework

— Cementitious and granolithic screeds

— Formation of internal and external masonry walls

— Placement of precast concrete structures

— Building insulation

EXTERNAL WORKS:

— Work to alter existing and form new paved areas

— Formation of ramps, steps and retaining walls

— Builders works in connection with external services

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

FACILITATING & RENOVATION WORKS:

— Minor demolition and investigative works

— Alteration of existing masonry structures

— Support of existing structures

— Masonry repairs

— Surface Cleaning

— General labouring and attendance

— Builders works in connection with services

SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS:

— Drainage and services below ground including all associated testing and commissioning

SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS:

— Cementitious and granolithic screeds

— Formation of internal and external masonry walls

— Building insulation

EXTERNAL WORKS:

— Work to alter existing and form new paved areas

— Formation of ramps, steps and retaining walls

— Repairs and replacement of external surfacing

— Builders works in connection with external services

Joinery –

Contractors required to deliver new build and refurbishment projects which may consist of but are not limited to:-

FACILITATING & RENOVATION WORKS:

— Minor demolition and investigative works

— Alteration of existing timber structures

— Temporary works to provide protection - temporary partitions, hoardings etc..,

— Cutting out and replacing defective timbers, including rafter and joist-end replacements

SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS:

— Timber frames, wall, floor, roof and ceiling constructions; including all associated linings and insulation

— Skirtings, architraves and isolated trims

— Supply and installation of timber and UPVC windows and doors

— Timber stairs, ramps and balustrades

— Timber floor finishes

— Minor suspended ceiling installations and alterations

— External timber and cement board cladding

— General glazing works and installation of roof lights

FIXTURES & FITTINGS:

— Supply and installation of cubicles, vanity units and integrated panel systems (IPS)

— Installation of domestic kitchen fittings

— Bespoke solutions - reception desks, fitted cupboards, shelving etc...

Locksmith –

— Supply and installation of mechanical or electrical locking devices

— Repairs and servicing of mechanical or electrical locking devices