# TC660 Minor Works in Default

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Manchester City Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Manchester City Council](/buyers/manchester-city-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Barlows \(Uk\) Ltd](/suppliers/barlows-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £230,000
- Tender value: £230,000
- Award date: 16 February 2021
- Published: 27 May 2021
- Contract start: 17 February 2021
- Contract end: 30 July 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 08e86892-2c1d-43c8-92d0-9e907ad0c316-439815
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1452eb63-3e22-4ef0-850f-0eb6ac123320

## Description

Lot 1 - Boarding and Securing Property To ensure that a range of empty properties; from dwellings to commercial units, are secured from unauthorised access\. Works are required to be completed on the same day as issue, in the majority of cases and in cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site within 3 hours of initial notification\. The method of securing will vary according to the circumstances including, but not limited to, the use of wooden boards or steel sheeting\. Lot 2 - Refuse Removal To remove and suitably dispose of a range of miscellaneous waste from empty properties, occupied properties and land\. The cleansed area must be left clean and hygienic and waste transfer notes must be provided to evidence lawful disposal\. Lot 3 - Minor Building/Household Repairs and General Plumbing Works To undertake a range of internal and external repairs to empty and occupied properties to ensure that health and safety hazards are removed\. This can include from re-sealing a bath to repairing a leaking roof\. To undertake disruptive surveys and provide structural surveys, contract drawings and plans upon request\. To undertake a selection of minor internal plumbing repairs from stopping a leaking overflow pipe to installation of a new W\.C\. Lot 4 - Electrical Works To complete a wide range of electrical repairs including the provision of periodic electrical reports, re-fixing electrical sockets, updating consumer units to full property re-wires\. Some works received will be classed as an emergency and attendance to the property will be required on the same day as the work is issued\. In cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site within 3 hours of initial notification\. Qualifications, membership of an appropriate trade organisation for example 'NICEIC' or 'ECA' is required and Part P registration is required for those works when certification is necessary\.\. Lot 5 - Gas Installations & Appliances This includes repairs and maintenance to gas installations and standard plumbing activities\. For all gas repairs and maintenance a contractor must be 'GAS SAFE' registered\. You can still apply for this category if you are not 'GAS SAFE' registered; just highlight this on the schedule of rates\. Electrical heating systems will require the same contractor requirements as electrical works above\. In cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site within 3 hours of initial notification\. Lot 6 - Fire Precautions \(Detection\) To complete a range of fire safety works from the fitting of fire rated doors to the installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings\. This will include emergency works that are required to be completed within 24 hours of issue or temporary fire alarm installation which is required immediately\. Those items requiring electrical works will carry the same requirements as set under electrical works\. In cases of emergency, service providers must be on-site wi Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest\. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www\.the-chest\.org\.uk \. Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity\. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 6th April 2020\. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e86892-2c1d-43c8-92d0-9e907ad0c316-439815)