Building Works Open Framework

General Build, repair and Maintenance

WCHG are looking for contractors to delivery all our Voids repairs and maintenance works across our estate. This will include but not limited to:

• Full void property turnarounds
• Kitchen & bathroom replacements
• Re decoration, compliance checks, deep cleans
• Minor adaptations
• Responsive repair follow on works
• Void Clearance
• Flooring

This lot is designed for smaller contractors who deliver specialist responsive repair and voids works. These contractors who deliver specialist works can apply for this lot and will be managed on the same basis as general build and voids lots.

Contractor's bidding for these works much state their specialism, e.g glazing, flooring, brickwork as part of their response

These are works not limited to the below:

Bricklaying / blockwork - small repairs, repointing, making good

Plastering patch repairs, bonding, skimming after leaks or chases

Basic carpentry / joinery

Doors & frames (adjust, re-hang, ease)Skirting, architraves

Boxing-in pipework

Concrete & screed repairs - thresholds, paths, small floor areasRoofing (minor works)

Replace slipped tiles/slates

Basic felt/batten repairs (non-structural)

Internal finishes & making good

Tiling - small wall/floor repairs, splashbacks

Flooring repairs

Vinyl/LVT patching

Timber floor repairs

Decoration (minor)

Patch painting after repairs

Stain-blocking small areas

Fencing & gates - repairs and replacements

Paving / flagging - lifting and relaying slabs

Pointing & masonry repairs

Windows & Glazing

Guttering & rainwater goods - replace sections, clear blockages

Contractors are to work to SOR Version 8 and deliver against the technical specifications in Document 2b.

Planned investment works (also known as major works) are where we carry out renewals and refurbishments within or outside of your home, such as kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, boilers, roofs, fencing, or thermal insulation. This is usually done when an item has reached its natural lifespan and it's no longer easy or economical to repair or maintain, or it may be simply outdated and in need of modernisation

This lot is for WCHG planned and investment work over the next 8 years. All WCHG capital replacement programme will be procured through mini competition via this lot where possible. Contractors will have to undertake:

• Programme based delivery
• Resident consultation & communication
• Design, survey & specification verification
• CDM compliance for projects
• Reporting of progress, variations & risks

As part of this lot, WCHG will include all investment works including

• Boiler,
• Kitchens and Bathrooms replacement programme.
• Roofing Renewals and all other cyclical replacement programme activity
• Roof repairs or replacement
• Window and door replacement
• External wall repairs
• Lift modernisation or replacement

• WCHG are intending to trial and procure specific building safety requirements through this building safety lot. This will include activity such as:
• Fire door renewals & repairs (
• Fire stopping and passive fire protection
• Compartmentation works
• Life safety system installation (AOVs, fire alarms, sprinklers)
• Surveys & building safety documentation
• HRB specific works

Contractors will be required to work with the Group's building safety manager and follow all legislative requirements detailed in this service specification. WCHG intends to continue to use external frameworks where required for complicated procurement activity