Multiple Responsive Repairs

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT for Multiple Responsive Repairs Contracts
The Council has an ongoing 'Business as Usual' need to provide responsive repairs to its housing and commercial estate in support of the DLO and Property Services.
This is a relaunch of the project first advertised in September 2025
The Council will still be letting a long-term contract divided into two 2 separate Lots. The duration is expected to be between five (5) and up to eight (8) years. It is currently anticipated there will be one main contract for each of the two lots. The specification for both Lots are the same, they are differentiated geographically. These contracts are complex in nature and this will be fully explained in the tender documents.
The main element of work will be responsive requirements, and this means there will be no opportunity to batch work. Some of the work will be mechanical and electrical repairs, minor alterations and structural improvement works that may require planning and are of a small project in nature.
Work will be allocated on an as it arrives basis and will carry various levels of urgency which will require significant demonstration of the ability to manage a contract of this kind and volume.
Both Lots will be General Building Contracts - covering responsive repairs across a number of general and specialist requirements, reactive maintenance including, but not limited to glazing, roofing repairs, brickwork and masonry work plastering, fencing, gates and scaffolding and general rubbish / garden clearance and removal of small sheds/lean-to's and similar temporary buildings. In addition, there may be a level of supplementary support required, during busy periods, for the in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). This will be on an as required basis and may include painting and decorating, repairs to kitchens and bathrooms, plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
Furthermore, there will be additional commercial properties as well as Council run facilities, such as...