- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. RAAC Roof Replacement Programme - Entrance Areas to Various Common Entrance Flats Vestibules within the McLeod Street, Fergusson Road, and Almondell Road area of Broxburn
- Lot 2. RAAC Roof Replacement Programme - Single and two storey houses in Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow Bridge, and Livingston.
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
Contact
Catriona Peden
Catriona.Peden@westlothian.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1506283312
Fax
+44 1506281325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM78 - West Lothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
RAAC works to Domestic Properties in West Lothian
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
RAAC works to Domestic Properties in West Lothian
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
If the best value for both lots is the same contractor a single contract may be awarded
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RAAC Roof Replacement Programme - Entrance Areas to Various Common Entrance Flats Vestibules within the McLeod Street, Fergusson Road, and Almondell Road area of Broxburn
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44112400 - Roof
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings
- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM78 - West Lothian
Main site or place of performance
Areas to Various Common Entrance Flats Vestibules within the McLeod Street, Fergusson Road, and Almondell Road area of Broxburn, West Lothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
On 17th April 2023 The Institution of Structural Engineers published the Document “Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Investigation and Assessment – Further Guidance” which amongst other things, altered the recommended minimum end bearing for RAAC Roof Panels from the previous standard of 45mm to the new standard of 75mm.
Following a structural survey, the presence of RAAC was identified at a number of domestic properties, both common entrance flats and low-rise properties. As such a programme of works is being developed to replace all RAAC roof panels in WLC owned domestic properties.
This contract will target properties in selected streets in the Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, and Livingston areas of West Lothian. The streets containing the houses in question are a mixture of West Lothian Council owned houses, houses owned by other Registered Social Landlords, as well as privately owned and/or rented houses. All the houses are ex local authority or Development Corporation houses. In the majority the houses are part of terrace rows and West Lothian Council do not own any entire terrace. As such cognisance of the fact that non West Lothian Council houses will be adjacent to houses where work will be taking place and that all efforts will need to be taken to ensure the integrity of both the adjacent structure in terms of stability and weather proofing.
The Contractor shall deliver the following services:
Up to 17 Common Entrance Flats - The works extend to replacement of the RAAC roof planks with a new roof to falls and new roof drainage where required. Works include removing the existing waterproofing roof covering; removal, disposal of the RAAC structural roofing panels and installation of new flat roof, removal and disposal of all existing bin store doors located within each common entrance area, reinstatement of internal services such as lighting and any other electrical services, smoke detection and ventilation ductwork where affected by the works, decoration, removal and replacement of store room doors; and making good to other affected areas. A number of the common entrance blocks are in mixed tenure ownership, and as such they may not be included in the works programme. West Lothian Council will also consider the removal/demolition of the common entrance areas to blocks where majority ownership agreement can be established, and contractors should take cognisance of this.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is intended to hold a Supplier Engagement Event on Tuesday 8th October at 10am via MS Teams
An invitation will be issued via email. Please email george.smith@westlothian.gov.uk to advise if you wish to attend
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RAAC Roof Replacement Programme - Single and two storey houses in Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow Bridge, and Livingston.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44112400 - Roof
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM78 - West Lothian
Main site or place of performance
Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow Bridge, and Livingston aras of West Lothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
On 17th April 2023 The Institution of Structural Engineers published the Document “Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Investigation and Assessment – Further Guidance” which amongst other things, altered the recommended minimum end bearing for RAAC Roof Panels from the previous standard of 45mm to the new standard of 75mm.
Following a structural survey, the presence of RAAC was identified at a number of domestic properties, both common entrance flats and low-rise properties. As such a programme of works is being developed to replace all RAAC roof panels in WLC owned domestic properties.
This contract will target properties in selected streets in the Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, and Livingston areas of West Lothian. The streets containing the houses in question are a mixture of West Lothian Council owned houses, houses owned by other Registered Social Landlords, as well as privately owned and/or rented houses. All the houses are ex local authority or Development Corporation houses. In the majority the houses are part of terrace rows and West Lothian Council do not own any entire terrace. As such cognisance of the fact that non West Lothian Council houses will be adjacent to houses where work will be taking place and that all efforts will need to be taken to ensure the integrity of both the adjacent structure in terms of stability and weather proofing.
The Contractor shall deliver the following services:
Up to 69 Houses - The works extend to: replacement of the RAAC roof planks with a proprietary insulated flat roof, laid to falls and new roof drainage where required. Works include removing the existing waterproofing roof covering; removal, disposal of the RAAC structural roofing panels and installation of new flat roof; reinstatement of internal services such as lighting and any other electrical services, smoke detection and ventilation ductwork where affected by the works; decoration; and making good to other areas which will be affected during the course of the works.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is intended to hold a Supplier Engagement Event on Tuesday 8th October at 10am via MS Teams
An invitation will be issued via email. Please email george.smith@westlothian.gov.uk to advise if you wish to attend
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
21 October 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Housing Stock Profile
The properties in all the areas in appear to be constructed in approximately late 1960 - early 1970’s with a traditional cavity wall built in. While this information is correct to the best of our records, as a minimum a survey of each architype should be carried out prior to works starting to ensure full details are assessed and understood. These properties have been constructed with RAAC planks over the entire roof of the properties or on a section of flat roof with the remainder of the roof being mono pitch. A number of properties in Bathgate have RAAC Panels over the entrance porch and a further number have RAAC forming the roof of the integrated garage
As a minimum Asbestos Surveys will be provided for each of the property architypes, the Contractor will be responsible for removal & disposal any asbestos that may be disturbed or affected by the work.
Estimated Date of Publication of the Contract Notice
We anticipate to run the tender exercise for 4 weeks from 14th October.
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