MSE Estates Minor Works DPS

Also known as modern masonry construction.

Various forms of construction from design, build, remodel, refurbishments and repairs.

Various forms of construction from design, build, remodeling, refurbishments and repairs in and around a hospital/health live environment.

Building Management Systems (BMS) which control manages and monitors security doors, automatic doors HVAC Assets including ventilation, air handling plant, boilers & heating, Room temperatures and lighting.

Seamless and monolithic flooring, Carpeting, Ceramic floor & wall tiles, indoor or outdoor paving and internal wall protection

Civil Engineering is concerning with the design and maintenance of a building.

Cladding is a covering or coating on a structure or material. Insulation is material used in a building to reduce the flow of thermal energy.

Site Clearance Services including builders waste, brick & blocks, etc. Recycling unwanted equipment and materials including BER furniture, shelving, racking, etc. Provision of specialist cleaning services for COSSH regulated materials, chemicals and provision of temporary site works, protection and site lighting services to hospital sites not before or after construction works or ward decants and deep cleans.

To provide installation, proactive and reactive routine maintenance on commercial units. Must hold F-gas certification and maintain accurate records.

Curtains and Blinds - Ward curtains purchase, repair, and replacement. Blinds purchase, repair, and replacement.

Partially knocking a building/structure down or totally destroying it.

Providing installation, replacement and repair of all windows and doors. Automatic door is a door that opens automatically, without the need for human intervention or usually upon sensing the approach of a person. Must be FENSA (The Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) approved installer. A FENSA certification is a document that says the installer of your windows and doors has carried out the works in order to comply with Building Regulations.

Must hold accreditations as follows, FIRAS (Fire Accreditation Scheme), IFC Certification (a UKAS accredited certification body), Trada Q Mark Fire Door Installation Scheme) and LPCB/BRE 1271.

Above & Below Ground Drainage / Public Health associated supply and waste water treatment and works. This must include use of A/BGD CCTV Surveying Services and Reporting. Emergency Services associated with waste water & tanker suction and pumping out equipment.

(National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) Electrical Installation is a term that refers to the installation, periodic inspection, repair, alteration, and maintenance of fixed electrical equipment (including Fixed Wire Testing) and associated wiring and distribution in connection with Healthcare Regulated premises. Fixed Wire Testing is the inspection of the wiring within a building that requires to be periodically tested and certified.

Emergency Lighting is a lighting fixture supplied with an uninterruptable power supply, either by local or centralised battery storage facility that provides emergency lighting for means of escape for occupants in event of a mains power failure

Design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of permanent fencing and storage compounds, etc. as required. Installation & maintenance of powered access gates.

Groundworks is the first set of activities involved on a construction site that leads to trenching or foundations.

Flooring refers to the installation, repairs, and maintenance to all types of floor coverings

Furnishing or fitting with glass, including emergency boarding up, manufacture and installation of a range of single, double or laminated glazing of varying thickness and styles.

Repair locks, install locks (including digital locks) and provide a key cutting service.

Hire of demountable buildings for either long term, short term or purchase.

1st Fix Joinery refers to those wooden components of a building, such as stairs, doors and window frames, internal walls, and false ceilings.

The process of making a garden or other piece of land more attractive by design, adding ornamental features and planting trees, flowers, or shrubs. Maintenance services including pollarding, crown topping and grass cutting. Services provided for trees, including planting, removal, topping, pruning, or engaging in Arbor cultural practices

Escalator maintenance including checking safety features and devices, the general operation of the unit and the condition of all parts. Conveyance Systems is the action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Applying paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes and special coatings to walls, ceilings, and internal & external surfaces and structures

Plastering – including renovating, repairing and finish plaster types including dry lining services Rendering is the action of applying plaster a cementitious based render to a wall.

The system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in the building.

PAT testing is the inspection and examination of portable electrical machinery and equipment to determine if they are operating at maximum effectiveness and if they are safe to use.

A natural resource or sustainable source of energy that is not dependant on fossil fuels or carbon depleting resources e.g., water, wind, or solar, ground/air source and photovoltaic solar thermal and any future innovations.

Roads and highways are travelled ways on which people, animals or wheeled vehicles move. Pothole/patch repairs, tar overbanding, road lining services, burning off and drainage works associated with roads and pavings.

Roofing is the top covering of a building including all materials and constructions necessary. Guttering is a factor of the entire roofing system which works to collect rainwater that runs off your roof, leading it to a connected downpipe and into a drainage system.

Refers to safety fall arrest or restraint systems that either protect you from reaching areas where falls are likely or prevent you from falling from height.

A temporary structure on the outside of a building, made of wooden planks and metal poles, used during building, repair and/or cleaning a building.

Security, Door Access Control, Intruder Alarm & CCTV Systems

Emergency Generators for the temporary production of electrical energy at the point of use. To be used in the event of unforeseen power failures. Will require regular test in accordance with HTM’s.

Legionella Testing is testing for bacteria that can cause Legionnaires Disease. The testing is completed throughout the hot and cold-water systems. Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV3) - a valve that blends hot water with cold water to ensure constant, safe shower and bath outlet temperatures, preventing scalding. It is a device that automatically controls the temperature and flow of water in a shower or sink. Water Hygiene to ensure safe drinking water and sanitation. Conduct Risk assessments and produce detailed summary reports

High Voltage allows for efficient power transmission over long distances while reducing energy loss due to resistance. Switchgear is composed of electrical disconnect switches, fuses and automatic circuit breakers used to control, protect, and isolate high voltage electrical equipment.

Low voltage systems, consisting of the combination of one or more protection or switching devices, with a control, measurement, signalling protection and regulation requirements

To replace the incandescent units or LED of a light fixture. Installation and maintenance of internal and external lighting fittings and equipment

Refrigerator maintenance is the regular cleaning and checking of your refrigerators, cold rooms, and freezers to ensure that it is working properly. Must be F-Gas accredited.

Nurse and emergency call systems. Provide information and facilitate efficient communication between staff, patients and systems that can enable patient care and improve clinical workflow.

Provision and maintenance of central software to ensure all aspects of facilities management can be reported, controlled, and monitored / measured to provide effective management and reporting of all associated operational activity.

MTHW / LTHW Heating Plant - design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance. A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. The heated or vaporised fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications, including water heating, central heating, boiler-based power generation, cooking, and sanitation. Must have Gas Safe Accreditation for company and individuals.

An appliance that uses natural gas, propane, hydrogen etc as its power source rather than electricity. Must have Gas Safe Accreditation for company and individuals.

Is a plant designed to convert the heat from the combustion of a fuel into mechanical energy by means of steam.

An air compressor is a machine that takes ambient air from the surroundings and discharges is at a higher pressure.

Combined heat and power CHP is a highly efficient process that capture and utilises the heat that is a by-product of the electricity generation process.

A bunded oil fuel tank is a tank within a tank. Fuel bunkers are containers for the storage of fuel.

A lightning protection test (LPT) involves all lightning conductors and earth grounding installations being visually inspected and tested by a qualified electrical engineer.

Inspections required by law to ensure the safety of plant and machinery.

The process of managing any ongoing repairs and maintenance of a building’s structural features.

The provision of manufacture and repair/enhancement of items made from iron, steel, aluminium, brass, or other metals, including weld and fabrication repairs

Automatic ( ANPR ) controlled barriers and bollards utilised in car parking management

To design and supply signage. Exterior, interior, wayfinding, and temporary event signage.

To provide collection, refurbishment and recycling of equipment suitable for re-use and repair

General Removal Services for office/domestic relocations. Includes the decanting and moving of equipment, records, IT equipment and personal staff possessions during the relocation of departments and services to alternative areas/ sites.

Energy management is the process of monitoring, controlling and conserving energy in a building or an organisation. BREEAM is an established method of assessing, rating, and certifying the sustainability of new buildings.

Commercial Appliance and Equipment used in the food service industry. Includes the design, manufacture, installation of catering equipment, ventilation hoods, suppression systems and heat recovery unit maintenance

Cable management encompasses the organisation, routing, and protection of wiring systems across a range on installation types. Practical for use in healthcare regulated & commercial environments, utilising structured cable design & equipment to manage wiring ensuring a safe & compliant cable management solution

Provision of temporary fencing and barriers to accommodate scheduled roads & pavings, and general works to be carried out safely, including relevant signage.

Assessment/survey of trees condition and safety so that the Authority can make informed decisions.

Provision and maintenance of internal systems to transport small items and documents from one point to another

Uninterruptible Power Supply, and Isolated Power Supply system installation, maintenance, and service.

Gritting and snow clearance of pathway, carparks, and roadways to include provision of grit/salt.

Reverse Osmosis is a water purification process utilising semi permeable membrane to separate water molecules from other substances

The process of managing and preventing pest such us (but not exhaustive) insects, rodents, birds, and other animals, using a variety of methods including traps, barriers, chemical methods, hawking, netting, and pesticides Guano is the excrement of seabirds and bats.

Reconditioning is rebuilding from brand new parts to function as new. A motor rewind means that a coil is rewound and reinstalled for the necessary armatures or other components. The goal is to get the motor back to functioning at its optimal level.

The internal and external cleaning of glass used for structural, lighting, visual or decorative purpose.

Ability to hire equipment and machinery on a temporary basis to facilitate short-term projects.

A container with strength and durability to withstand shipment, storage, and handling. Usually of steel construction. Refrigerated means ability to store goods within at cold and sub-zero temperatures in a controlled environment.

Chartered engineer appointed by a healthcare organisation or NHS Trust to provide advice and assess compliance with Health Technical Memoranda and Service and Facilities Group 20.

Wash and disinfect reusage human waste containers. Mechanism to break down human waste to allow pumping to an external waste pipe.

Water and waste pump/pressure vessels management.

Supply, service, and maintenance of commercial dishwashers.

The provision of chilled or room temperature water to end users, patients, visitors, and staff. Water coolers dispense chilled water and can be either bottled or mains fed, and a dispenser dispenses water at room temperature.

Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps, metal containers and machinery