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Disabled Adaptations Framework

Bristol City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Bristol City Council

Buyer Address: City Hall, College Green, Bristol, UKK11, BS1 5TR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: karl.oakley@bristol.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
16800000.0 GBP
Gross: 20160000 GBP
Published
16 Jul 2025, 15:19
Deadline
15 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45300000 - Building installation work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This framework will deliver a range of disabled adaptations to Bristol City Council (BCC) properties, supporting residents to live safely and independently. Works across four lots include installing accessible bathrooms, kitchens, minor adaptations such as grab rails and ramps and specialist equipment including stairlifts and through-floor lifts, as well as repairing existing adaptations. The framework aims to improve daily life for older, disabled and other vulnerable residents. Adaptations may be carried out in both occupied and vacant properties. Contractors are expected to deliver high-quality, compliant installations and responsive repairs that reflect BCC's commitment to meeting residents' diverse needs with dignity and respect.

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External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fe41d734-175b-f011-813a-005056b64545

Link Description: Documents can be found on ProContract

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040636-2025

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Lots

Lot Title: Major Alterations and Renewal of Adaptations

Lot Description: Major Adaptations and Renewals of Adaptations in BCC owned or leased dwellings Properties with a value above £1,501. Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to: Adapted bathing facilities Level access showers Accessible low-level step-in shower tray with screens Over bath showers Wash /dry toileting External works Off road parking Ramping and paths/ hardstanding Permanent concrete ramps and steps. Semi-permanent modular ramping systems. Handrails. Grab rails. Safety fencing. Accessible patios Internal reconfigurations Door widening Structural alterations/ reconfigurations required to create accessible living space. Kitchen adaptations including but not limited to carcasses, worktops, rise and fall worktops, electrics, plumbing, ventilation and gas, floor coverings. Complete accessible kitchen. Partial renewal of kitchen to provide access to cupboards, appliances and worktops. Safety padding. Access doors Widening of doorways Low level threshold doors. Automated door entry and intercom systems Building Regulations For Fast Track Works or if requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to submit Building Notice to Building Control for works that require Building Control sign off. Design of Adaptations For Fast Track Works only, the Contractor is required to submit the design of the adaptation. Asbestos Surveys/removal Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an asbestos survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company. Where asbestos removal is required, the contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed asbestos removal Contractor.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 9,120,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 10,944,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 4 Contract End: 2028-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality & Social Value (40%)

Lot Title: Reactive and Planned Repairs to Existing Adaptations.

Lot Description: Typical requirements will be "Reactive" and "Planned" (but not restricted to) repairs as described below: "Reactive": Repairs to Bathing Adaptations in BCC Dwellings. Pump repair. Repairs to electric care shower. Repairs to thermostatic mixer showers. Repairs to or replacement of vinyl safety flooring in bathing adaptations. Repairs to shower seats, screens, curtains and rails. "Planned": Note that "planned repairs" or "rip-ups" cover the repair of defective or broken items and do not include any decorative elements. Planned repairs are issued following the receipt, assessment and approval of a Repair (rip up) Report by a Client's representative. If the Client's representative deems the adaptation beyond reasonable repair, a repair purchase order may not be issued and contractor will be asked to invoice for the Repair report fee. Repairs to Bathing Adaptations in BCC Dwellings. Repair of a bathing adaptation with a cost of £1,200 or above following approval of a 'Repair Report'. This may include: Pump repair/ replacement. Convert pumped waste to gravity where technically feasible. Electric Care Shower repair/ replacement Thermostatic mixer showers repair/ replacement. Repairs to or replacement of vinyl safety flooring in bathing adaptations. Repairs to shower seats, screens, curtains and rails. Repairs to wall substrate. Repairs to Specialised Adaptations or Equipment in BCC Dwellings. Repairs to automated doors and door entry systems including intercom systems. Repairs to rise and fall kitchen work surfaces. Repairs and annual servicing to wash dry WCs. Repairs to fences that have been specifically installed to provide safe areas. Repairs to patio areas that have been specifically installed to provide access to a garden. Asbestos Surveys/Removal Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an Asbestos Survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company. Where asbestos removal is required, the Contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed Asbestos removal contractor.

Lot Lot 2 Status: active

Lot Lot 2 Value: GBP 5,080,000

Lot Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 6,096,000

Lot Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

Lot Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality & Social Value (40%)

Lot Title: Minor Alterations

Lot Description: Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to: Ramping and paths/ hardstanding Permanent Temporary/ modular systems Handrails ("Kee Klamp") Stair Rail/ balustrade alterations. Grab rails - internal and external. Shower seats. Safety fencing. Lever taps. Key safes. Bio Bidets. Additional electrical sockets. Door intercom systems. Lighting alterations.

Lot Lot 3 Status: active

Lot Lot 3 Value: GBP 800,000

Lot Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 960,000

Lot Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

Lot Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality & Social Value (40%)

Lot Title: Specialist Access Equipment and Works

Lot Description: The Works will comprise of the installation of new internal and external Domestic Access Equipment for disabled children and adults in BCC Dwellings within the Bristol City Council boundary. Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to: Stairlifts Straight Stairlifts Curved Stairlifts Through Floor Lifts Fully enclosed Partially enclosed Other Lifts Internal platform lifts. External platform lifts External step lifts External stair lifts Ancillary work for access equipment Obsolete equipment - removal and correct disposal. Carpentry and joinery - e.g. alteration to staircases. Forming of apertures in timber floors Electrical works- e.g. the diversion of services. Plumbing and heating works - e.g. the diversion of services. Making good and decorating disturbed surfaces. Excavation and groundworks. Concreting works. Brick and blockwork. Asbestos - Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an Asbestos Survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company. Where asbestos removal is required, the Contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed Asbestos removal contractor. Planning Permission - obtaining any statutory approvals. Building Control - obtaining any statutory approvals and sign offs. Structural Engineer - reports and calculations necessary to achieve Building Control sign off. Public Utilities - obtaining relevant permissions for arranging any necessary diversions.

Lot Lot 4 Status: active

Lot Lot 4 Value: GBP 1,800,000

Lot Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 2,160,000

Lot Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

Lot Lot 4 Contract End: 2028-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality & Social Value (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Documents can be found on ProContract

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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