Subcontractors and Specialist Contractors for Building Services

The provision is to give West Dunbartonshire Council a route to identify qualified multi-trade contractors and trade groups to deliver maintenance, routine servicing and emergency repairs to West Dunbartonshire Council buildings, including works to void properties in a multi-trade environment and a 24 hour 356 days emergency response service to be carried out in compliance with the contract conditions.

Contractors will be required to provide details on how their organisation in terms of skill, qualifications and competence that fit and meet with the specification the skills. They will need to demonstrate they have a Waste Management plan, Contractors will also be required to provide evidence of insurance policies, where required to provide evidence of security Industry Authority Approved Contractor’s Scheme (SIA).

The framework will consist of 10 lots. Bidders can submit and be appointed for more than one lot within the framework. The framework will operate on a ranked basis. If the top-ranked Measured Term Contractor is unable to undertake a call-off due to capacity or capability, the opportunity will be offered to the next-ranked provider. This process will continue down the list until a contractor can provide the service.

The successful contractors shall be expected to form part of a team, be adaptable, conscientious and be able to carry out instruction with the minimum supervision to allow efficient completion of the work order.