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This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all postal services and solutions required by UK Central Government. This procurement is for the provision of a multi Supplier Framework Contract which will consist of multiple lots covering various requirements for Postal Goods and Services to meet the current and future needs of the public sector. The new Framework Contract will replace the existing Framework Contract (RM6280 Postal Goods and Services) and includes services that will capture new technologies and innovations to support Buyers in adopting improved communications processes and transforming their mailroom operations to become more digital environments.

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (the Authority) is seeking to commission a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) service comprising 25 operational and developing MHSTs across the six boroughs. The service will provide prevention and early intervention mental health support through a standardised and equitable MHST offer, in accordance with the specified requirements, to improve access to care, reduce health inequalities, and deliver improved outcomes for children and young people across South West London. Procured through a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the Authority intends to appoint a Lead Provider with overall accountability for the governance, management, and delivery of the service. The Lead Provider will oversee all operational and developing MHSTs across South West London and will be responsible for the mobilisation, delivery and service integration of future MHST teams required as part of the planned expansion to achieve 100% MHST coverage across South West London by December 2029. The decisions applicable to this Procurement will be made by the Authority. The Procurement is being managed by NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NHS North East London, on behalf of the Authority, in connection with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise that is being conducted, based on the competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023 ("the Regulations"(as amended). None of the references to "ITT", "Bid", or the use of the term "tender process", or any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to PSR provisions regarding the Competitive Process. Further information regarding the Authority is available from: https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ The lifetime Value of the contract is £89,916,960 excluding VAT. The contract term is for three (3) years with an option for extension of further three (1 + 1 + 1) years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract will start on 01/04/2027 and end 31/03/2030, if the 1 + 1 + 1 optional extensions are utilised the maximum contract end date will be 31/03/2033. The maximum duration of the contract is 6 years (72 months). Further details of the procurement, including service requirements are included in the procurement documents.

The supply and delivery of asphalt, SMA and HRA into the supply areas (identified by Council boundaries), and the collection from the suppliers' production site. All materials sourced under this contract are to assist Via East Midlands in the delivery of a variety of highway construction and maintenance projects across the county. Typical works include carriageway and footway reconstruction/resurfacing. Estimated annual spend for asphalt, SMA and HRA is £1.8m comprising approximately 1,000 orders per year for delivery and collections. The typical range of orders for the delivery of asphalt will be between 10 and 50 tonnes. Typical asphalt collections will range between 0.5 and 10 tonnes and will be required throughout the working day. Tenderers should note that this is a framework arrangement and that the above values and volumes of business and those in the pricing schedules are estimates only. The actual values and volumes of business shall be as ordered during the period of the framework. Allocation of business within the framework will be based on lowest product cost and ability to meet service requirements.

Family Fund Group is seeking a supplier(s) to provide a range of white goods for delivery to beneficiaries' home addresses across the UK. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Decarbonisation Refurbishment works at Sheen Lane Centre & Teddington Pool

The Scottish Police Authority (known as “the Authority”) has a requirement for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture and Associated Equipment across its estate throughout Scotland. The current provision for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture and Associated Equipment is due to expire on 31 March 2027. The Authority therefore requires a suitably experienced and competent Contractor to deliver these services under a single-supplier framework. The successful Contractor will be responsible for the comprehensive supply, delivery, installation and associated support of office furniture and related products across the Authority’s estate. The Contractor must be capable of delivering the full scope of services across the entire geographical area of Scotland, including the Highlands, Islands and other remote locations. The Contractor must maintain sufficient resources, infrastructure, suitably qualified personnel, vehicles and delivery capability to provide a consistent, reliable and responsive service across all required locations throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Kishorn Port Limited (KPL) own and operate the drydock facility at Kishorn. The existing drydock has been enlarged with the rock material blasted and removed to reclaim 8.5 hectares of foreshore land to the east of the drydock. The contractor will construct a new 150m long quay at the newly formed reclamation area with -12m CD water depth. In support of its ongoing operations, KPL is engaging in market research with a view to launching a competitive tender process for works associated with the Phase 1B - East Quay Development at a later date for the award of a contract.

Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a tender opportunity for a new Stop Smoking Service and a Falls Prevention Strength and Balance Service. These two services will be procured as part of a single lotted tender process, which will result in the award of two separate contracts. Lot 1 – Stop Smoking Service: Delivery of a countywide Stop Smoking Service across Lincolnshire, providing evidence-based smoking cessation support that aligns with national policy objectives, Department of Health and Social Care funding requirements and local public health priorities. Funded through the consolidated and ringfenced smoking cessation grant, the service will offer behavioural support, access to cessation aids, digital interventions and targeted initiatives to help residents successfully quit smoking tobacco. The service will place a strong emphasis on reducing smoking-related health inequalities, increasing access for priority and underserved populations, and working collaboratively with health and community partners to maximise referrals and engagement. The service will include the delivery of a 'Swap to Stop' programme, using designated funding as part of the overall contract value to supporting smokers to move away from tobacco use through alternative nicotine products where appropriate. Lot 2 - Falls Prevention Strength and Balance Service: Delivery of a countywide Falls Prevention Strength and Balance Service across Lincolnshire, providing evidence-based interventions to help reduce falls risk, maintain independence and improve the health and wellbeing of older residents. The service will primarily support people aged 65 and over who have been identified as being at risk of falls, helping them to remain active, confident and independent for longer. It will deliver structured Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programmes led by appropriately qualified instructors, alongside home-based exercise support, referral management, pathway coordination and signposting to wider health, wellbeing and community services. A key focus of the service will be to improve physical strength, balance and mobility, reducing the likelihood and impact of falls and supporting individuals to maintain their quality of life. The procurement will be undertaken using the Competitive Process pursuant to Regulation 11 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender opportunity will be published on 2 October 2026, with a tender submission deadline of 2 November 2026 at 12:00 noon. The commencement date for the new contracts will be 1st April 2027 and an initial contract period of 3 years, with options to extend the contracts by a further period or periods of up to a maximum of 36 months.

North Yorkshire Council (the “Authority”) invites tenders for appointment to a multi provider Inclusion Services Open Framework. The open framework will support the delivery of high quality, needs led provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those requiring Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) and post16 support. This open framework aims to establish an efficient and quality assured method of procuring provision aligned with statutory duties under: • The Children and Families Act 2014 • SEND Code of Practice: 0–25 years • Procurement Act 2023 / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 • Relevant safeguarding legislation This open framework supports the Authorities Local Area SEND Strategy and High Needs Block (HNB) Transformation Programme. The open framework is divided into seven lots, covering the diverse needs of children and young people across North Yorkshire. • Lot 1 – Primary In-person Education (KS1/KS2) • Lot 2 – Secondary In-person Education (KS3/KS4) • Lot 3 – Online Education • Lot 4 – Therapeutic Interventions • Lot 5 – Alternative and Enrichment Activities • Lot 6 – Post-16 Provision • Lot 7 – Targeted SEND Improvement and Workforce Development Services Preliminary market engagement has been carried out. Information is available at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041427-2025 Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-041427 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05626b The notice was unable to be linked due to the inclusion of Lots at tender stage following market engagement. Original Framework Tender Notice Identifier: 2026/S 000-032967 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068056

Link Group intends to enter into a Framework Agreement with a limited number of Building Contractors to provide construction services for a four year period with a possible one year extension. This may also include the provision of design and construction services. Link works in partnership with a number of subsidiary companies who will also be entitled to purchase works & services from the Framework Agreement. The subsidiaries of Link Group Ltd currently include, Link Living, C~urb 6 Ltd (C~urb), Horizon Housing Association Ltd, Larkfield Housing Association and West Highland Housing Association. Although it is possible that other organisations may join the Group, becoming subsidiary companies, during the term of the Framework Agreement, and may also wish to "call off" from the Framework. Link also works in partnership with several external organisations, refer to Section 1.1 of the Contract Notice for further detail, who will also be entitled to purchase services from the Framework Agreement. In addition, it is also intended that any Registered Social Landlord registered and operating in Scotland will be entitled to purchase works & services from the framework, subject to Link's prior agreement. There is no guarantee of any work. It is however, more than likely that individual commissions will be "called off" either by direct selection or by mini tendering, within the terms of the Framework Agreement, to identify the most economically advantageous tender. The Framework Agreement will mainly cover the provision of construction works & services for new build housing, however individual projects may also include rehabilitation of existing properties, office and commercial properties, extensions, community facilities and adaptations, and planned maintenance projects. The projects will range in size, tenure and type from mainstream housing to a variety of special needs projects. The tenure type will cover all affordable tenures, private rented and market sale. Applicants should have experience of projects within the social housing sector for projects between 5 and 500 units including flats, houses and retirement living projects with a mix of tenures. The location of projects will vary but in the main will be located in the Central Belt of Scotland, Argyll & Bute and Highland, however individual projects may be located in any part of Scotland. The total number of units in each of the geographical areas may vary and specific numbers cannot be guaranteed in any area or in total. Although individual projects cannot be guaranteed, Link will expect the successful contractors to deliver a high quality and value for money service.

The contract is expected to initially be delivered for NHS-funded care in England and Wales, and publicly funded care in Jersey for a period of three years, at a maximum total budget of up to £933,979.20 GBP including VAT and £778,316.00 GBP excluding VAT. Bids exceeding this limit will be rejected. There is potential to extend the contract for up to two additional years as well as the option to include other Devolved Nations and/or Crown Dependencies, aspirational measures and discretionary inflationary uplifts (all of which will be defined in the service specification). The maximum budget ‘core’ value of £933,979.20 GBP including VAT and £778,316.00 GBP excluding VAT, excludes the potential two-year extension and aspirational intent as included in section 14.4 of Annex A - Service Specification The contract may be extended for up to 24 months at a pro rata value of the core three- year funding, estimated at up to £518,877 excluding VAT. This proposed extension value may also include pro rata funding of any additional aspirational measures invoked in the first three years of the contract. For example: If an aspirational annual requirement costing £500,000 per year is invoked in year three, then the extension funding (if the aspirational measure is continued) will be the above figures plus the additional £500,000 per year. Further to this funding, the specification contains a list of aspirational measures which will be expected to be modified into the contract should the need and funding become available. The aspirational intent value, including the potential two- year extension and core 3 year value means an overall ceiling value for this contract of up to £6,417,788 excluding VAT and £7,701,346 including VAT. This aspirational intent has the potential to be invoked fully, partially, or not at all, and the Authority cannot guarantee that the successful supplier will be required to do any of the aspirational measures listed in section 14.4 of Annex A - Service Specification The role of a national clinical audit is to stimulate healthcare quality improvement through the provision of high-quality information on the organisation, delivery and outcomes of healthcare, together with tools and support to enable healthcare providers and other audiences to make best use of this information. Outcomes are benchmarked against available national guidance and standards e.g. quality standards from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and those from other established professional and patient sources. Successful national audits are those where the individuals who are engaging with and using the audit results are also in a position to improve the system, and where there is a shared understanding of what good care looks like. National clinical audits are expected to: a.Develop a robust, high-quality audit designed around key quality metrics likely to best support local and national healthcare quality improvement. b.Detect, describe and help reduce unwarranted clinical variation by systematically benchmarking performance, identifying outliers, and supporting services to understand variation in outcomes, processes and experience. c.Achieve, articulate and maintain close alignment with relevant NICE national guidance and quality standards throughout the audit, as appropriate. d.Enable healthcare quality improvement through the provision of timely, high-quality data that compares providers of healthcare, and comprises an integrated mixture of named Trust or Health board, Integrated Care System (ICS), commissioner, multidisciplinary team (MDT), possibly consultant or clinical team level and other levels of reporting. e.Engage patients, carers and the public in a meaningful way, achieving a strong patient voice which informs and contributes to the design, functioning, outputs and direction of the audit. f.Consider the value and feasibility of linking data at an individual patient level to other relevant national datasets either from the outset or in the future and plan for these linkages from the inception of the contract. g.Ensure robust methodological and statistical input at all stages of the audit. h.Identify from the outset the full range of audiences for the reports and other audit outputs and plan and tailor them accordingly. i.Provide audit results in a timely, accessible and meaningful manner to support healthcare quality improvement, minimising the reporting delay and providing continual access to each unit for their own data. j.Utilise strong and effective project and programme management to deliver audit outputs on time and within budget. k.Develop and maintain strong engagement with local clinicians, networks, commissioners, patients and their families and carers and charity and community support groups to drive improvements in services. l.Deliver high-quality audit outputs, benchmarking and quality improvement as a priority. At the time of writing the specification, requirements include (but please also refer to the potential future aspirational intent section): 1. Audit Purpose The overall ambition of the audit is to continue to capture and report data on the performance of individual healthcare providers against the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Quality Standard QS33: Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults, Quality standard QS214: Rare diseases, and other relevant national standards and guidance, (see Appendix 1). 2. Paediatric Inflammatory Arthritis Pathway The supplier should work with the wider Dataset and Methodology Stakeholder Group to develop, maintain and report against a minimum viable paediatric inflammatory arthritis pathway. The initial focus should be on establishing a clinically meaningful dataset and reporting framework sufficient to describe the patient pathway and support audit activity. Initial measures should focus on a limited number of priority areas agreed with funders and stakeholders, for example referral, diagnosis and treatment timelines. The updated GIRFT Paediatric Inflammatory Arthritis Pathway guidance, anticipated for publication in January 2027, should be considered a key reference for the future development of the dataset, measures and reporting framework. The supplier should work with the wider Dataset and Methodology Stakeholder Group to review and align the dataset, metrics and reporting outputs with the recommendations and standards set out within the GIRFT guidance, ensuring ongoing relevance and consistency with national best practice. Any expansion beyond the core pathway, including additional metrics, PROMs/PREMs, transition measures and broader pathway development, should be considered future aspirational intent subject to feasibility, resources and further funding. 3. Data Collection and Audit Design The supplier should continue to deliver a continuous prospective clinical audit and work with the Dataset and Methodology Group to ensure the audit dataset remains clinically relevant and proportionate. The supplier is expected to collaborate with specialist disease-specific clinical groups to support interpretation of findings and improve case ascertainment and recruitment rates. 4. Organisational Survey and Quality Improvement The supplier should review and maintain the organisational survey to ensure it remains proportionate and aligned with audit objectives. Priority should be given to maximising analysis and utilisation of existing data rather than increasing data collection burden in collaboration with the wider Dataset and Methodology Stakeholder Group. The organisational survey should support the audit's quality improvement objectives by enabling a deeper understanding of service delivery, workforce capacity, variation in practice and barriers to high-quality care. 5. Benchmarking and Improvement The audit is expected to support continuous improvement across all services. While identifying high-performing and outlier services remains important, the audit should also support improvement among services performing at or around the national average, where the greatest overall gains may be achieved. Benchmarking should encourage year-on-year improvement within individual services and provide meaningful insights that motivate all providers to improve, regardless of their current position relative to national performance. 6. Targeted improvement support The supplier should provide targeted quality improvement support following each annual audit cycle. Activities should build on existing professional networks, collaboratives and stakeholder infrastructure wherever possible rather than creating wholly new arrangements. Improvement support should be designed to benefit healthcare providers across the performance spectrum, including those performing at a middle level where the greatest overall gains may be achieved, while also supporting services experiencing significant challenges or demonstrating exceptional practice. Learning generated through quality improvement activities should be shared with all participating healthcare providers to maximise the impact of the audit programme. The anticipated outputs are: 1.Near real-time dynamic and interactive metric results. 2.Publication of an annual state of the nation report with the inclusion of an organisational survey. 3.Incorporation of validated Patient Reported Outcome Measures. 4.Quality improvement resources. 5.The identification and notification of outliers. For further information on the current audit, currently delivered by the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) please head to: https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/improving-care/audits/neiaa

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the delivery of Physical Pharmacy Services across its Physical Health services within Gloucestershire. The Authority delivers a diverse range of community-based, outpatient, rehabilitation, intermediate care, and inpatient physical healthcare services. The successful contractor will be required to provide a comprehensive, safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmacy service that supports the delivery of high-quality clinical care, medicines optimisation, and statutory compliance across the Trust's physical health portfolio. The service will be expected to provide expert pharmacy support, including but not limited to medicines management, medicines optimisation, clinical pharmacy input, governance and assurance activities, medicines reconciliation, prescribing support, staff training and education, audit and quality improvement activities, and specialist pharmaceutical advice to multidisciplinary teams. The Authority is seeking a provider that can demonstrate: Extensive experience in delivering pharmacy services within NHS and/or comparable healthcare environments; Strong clinical governance and medicines safety arrangements; - A skilled and resilient workforce capable of supporting services across multiple care settings; - The ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams and system partners; - Innovative approaches to medicines optimisation and service improvement; - Robust digital capabilities, reporting arrangements, and data management processes; and - A commitment to delivering high-quality patient outcomes, value for money, sustainability, and social value. The contract will support the Authority's strategic objectives by ensuring that patients receive safe, effective, and timely pharmaceutical care, while promoting the appropriate use of medicines and supporting service efficiency across physical healthcare pathways. The procurement will be conducted through an open and transparent competitive process. Tender submissions will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), taking into account quality, service delivery, clinical governance, social value, and commercial considerations. Full details of the evaluation methodology and award criteria will be provided within the procurement documentation. The successful provider will be expected to mobilise and maintain a service model that is responsive to changing patient needs, workforce challenges, regulatory requirements, and developments in pharmacy practice throughout the contract term. Further information relating to the scope of services, contract requirements, performance standards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and contractual arrangements will be included within the Invitation to Tender documentation. Registration and documentation will be available for suppliers on Monday 21st September 2026.

The purpose of this Framework is to provide specialist safety and assurance services across the Northwest and Central Region. These services support compliance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 402/2013 of 30 April 2013 on the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM REA), as amended and applied in Great Britain and as invoked by the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (as amended), the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (as amended), and all associated Network Rail and rail industry standards and guidance.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)/Merseytravel (the Authority) is seeking to establish a closed, multi-supplier Electrical Works Framework Agreement to support the delivery of electrical works across its estate. The procurement has been split into two lots: Lot 1: Minor Electrical Works Lot 2: Major Electrical Works Contract Duration: 48 months. A two-stage Competitive Flexible Procurement will be undertaken as follows, per lot: Stage 1: Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lot 1: One supplier will be awarded. Lot 2: Five suppliers will be awarded. Stage 1 Instructions - For Lot 1, the five compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). - For Lot 2, the ten compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). - The Authority will use this stage to confirm basic details and that neither a supplier, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Debarment list (held by Cabinet Office). Where any such entities are listed on the debarment list, the Authority will consider whether to exclude the supplier from participating in the Procurement in accordance with its obligations under the Act. - The Authority will also undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the selection process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Notice, PSQ and tender documents. Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 1 Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail Operational Capacity - 40% LV Maintenance Programme - 60% Relevant Experience - Pass/Fail Ultimo License - Pass/Fail Subcontractor Management - Pass/Fail (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria) Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 2 Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail Operational Capacity - 40% Relevant Experience - Part A - 60% Relevant Experience - Part B - Pass/Fail Ultimo License - Pass/Fail Subcontractor Management - (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria) Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 1 Performance Management - 15% Scenario: High Voltage Transformer Failure - 20% Compliance, Audit and Record Keeping - 15% Health & Safety - 10% Social Value - 10% Price - 30% Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 2 Major Works Definition, Design Coordination and Pre-Construction Assurance - 15% Scenario: Planned LV Switchgear Replacement within a Live Operational Asset - 15% Health & Safety - 15% Call-Off Cost Certainty, Change Control and Value for Money - 15% Social Value - 10% Price - 30% In accordance with Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority reserves the right to refine the award criteria before inviting final tenders. Subject to budget, the party to framework call offs may be either LCRCA or Merseytravel. Preliminary Market Engagement was not undertaken as this was not deemed necessary for the nature of the requirements.

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Medical Pulp Associated Products via the Stock, eDirect and Direct route to market. This includes but is not limited to; a range of products that are used to assist with the toileting of patients, collection of samples and aid the administration of procedures. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable Medical Pulp, Medical Pulp support products, Macerators, Bedpan Washers and Absorbent products for use with Medical Pulp. This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, however, it is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £120,000,000 ex VAT / £144,000,000 inc VAT throughout the duration of this framework agreement. This is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

This contract will be for the supply of 100% renewable (green) Metered Electricity for a term of 36 months. The anticipated commencement date shall be 1st April 2027 and expire on 31st March 2030. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. A list of participating bodies can be found in this document.

Overview And Objectives DCC intends to award a Framework Agreement for Service Reservoir Cleaning, Maintenance and Refurbishment services. It is a business-critical service required to: • maintain the cleanliness, integrity and operational condition of DCC’s potable water storage assets; • support the safe and timely return of service reservoirs to operation following planned cleaning, inspection and minor remedial works; and • support compliance with Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) requirements, DCC’s internal standards and applicable water quality legislation. The Framework will be used to provide cleaning and maintenance for potable water tanks across DCC’s operational area. There are approximately 828 tanks within DCC’s estate that require routine cleaning and inspection in accordance with PNL 810 (DCC’s internal standard for drain downs and cleaning of service reservoirs) to meet Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations. Tanks include below ground and above ground steel or concrete tanks as well as a small number of water towers however most tanks are square, underground concrete structures. Ensuring a clean and consistent water supply is core to DCC services and is linked directly to corporate key performance indicators. The proposed contract term is 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 5 years (2 + 2 + 1 years). The estimated value of the framework for the initial three-year term is £25.5 million based on estimated annual expenditure of approximately £8.5 million. The value across the maximum term of 8 years is £68m. Scope The scope includes the following elements: Cleaning This includes the cleaning and disinfecting of the tanks normally with the use of high-pressure water or soft brush as appropriate and DWI Approved disinfectant. In some instances, it may be a requirement to carry out chemical cleaning with the use of a DWI approved chemical. The tasks to be carried out will include: • Cleaning and disinfection of potable water storage tanks using appropriate methods and DWI-approved products • Inspection of service reservoirs as part of cleaning activities Maintenance Maintenance activities are usually identified at the time of cleaning by the Supplier and instructed by DCC to enable the tanks to be safely returned to service. These tend to be internal and external works for concrete repairs and coatings, internal and external steel repairs, membrane fitting and repairs, replacement of ladders and pipework, joint repairs, external earthworks repairs and joint repairs. Emergency reactive repairs to concrete/ pipework / liner etc. may also be required on occasion. These works will exclude any work that involves significant engineering difficulties such as: • Any structural modifications to the tank(s); • Any works on the embankments surrounding the tank(s); • Any modifications to the pipework that can influence the hydraulic performance of the tank(s); • Any works that alters the operating capacity of the tanks; • Any works that constitutes the appointment of a Panel Engineer under the Reservoirs Act. The tasks to be carried out will include: • Minor planned and reactive remedial works, including concrete and steel repairs, coatings, membranes, ladders, pipework, joints and external earthworks. • Emergency reactive repairs where required. • Activities necessary to support the safe return of reservoirs to service. The Framework Agreement will be procured as a single Lot, with two Suppliers appointed to the Framework.

This Procurement is designed to establish a Closed Framework through an Open Procedure in line with PA23 for the supply, design, manufacture, delivery and/ or hire of building materials, associated products, equipment and construction fuel for Orbit Group Limited and any other Authority Group member entitled to use the Framework Agreement. It is intended to provide a resilient, compliant and value-for-money supply route that supports Orbit Homes (2020) Limited and the wider Orbit Group in delivering safe, affordable, high-quality and sustainable homes. The Framework will consist of 30 individual Lots for the supply of key materials used in the construction and regeneration of our homes. The estimated Framework value across all Lots over the 4 year term is £85.7m The Framework will comprise of the following Lots, with potential suppliers invited to tender for any them: Lot 1 - Midlands - Facing Bricks, Brick Arches and Brick Specials Lot 2 - Midlands - Thermal and Concrete Blocks Lot 3a - Midlands - Joists Lot 3b - Midlands - Trusses Lot 4 - Midlands - Thermally Broken Lintels and Steel Lot 5 - Midlands - Soffit, Fascia, GRP and Cladding - design, manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 6 - Midlands - Stone Cils manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 7 - Midlands - Internal Doors and Linings Lot 8 - Midlands - First and Second Fix Timbers Lot 9 - Midlands - Ironmongery Lot 10 - Midlands - Staircases Lot 11 - Midlands - Garage Doors Lot 12 - Midlands - Small Plant Hire Lot 13 - Midlands - Forklift and Telehandler Hire Lot 14 - Midlands - Fuel, Construction use only Lot 15 - East - Facing Bricks, Brick Arches and Brick Specials Lot 16 - East - Thermal and Concrete Blocks Lot 17a - East - Joists Lot 17b - East - Trusses Lot 18 - East - Thermally Broken Lintels and Steel Lot 19 - East - Soffit, Fascia, GRP and Cladding - design, manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 20 - East - Stone Cils manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 21 - East - Internal Doors and Linings Lot 22 - East - First and Second Fix Timbers Lot 23 - East - Ironmongery Lot 24 - East - Staircases Lot 25 - East - Garage Doors Lot 26 - East - Small Plant Hire Lot 27 - East - Forklift and Telehandler Hire Lot 28 - East - Fuel, Construction use only The estimated lot values are detailed within the ITT. Please ensure you login on to Pro-contract to access the tender documents.