Disabled Adaptations Framework · UK public procurement notice

Major Adaptations and Renewals of Adaptations in BCC owned or leased dwellings Properties with a value above £1,501.

Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to:

Adapted bathing facilities

Level access showers

Accessible low-level step-in shower tray with screens

Over bath showers

Wash /dry toileting

External works

Off road parking

Ramping and paths/ hardstanding

Permanent concrete ramps and steps.

Semi-permanent modular ramping systems.

Handrails.

Grab rails.

Safety fencing.

Accessible patios

Internal reconfigurations

Door widening

Structural alterations/ reconfigurations required to create accessible living space.

Kitchen adaptations including but not limited to carcasses, worktops, rise and fall worktops, electrics, plumbing, ventilation and gas, floor coverings. Complete accessible kitchen.

Partial renewal of kitchen to provide access to cupboards, appliances and worktops.

Safety padding.

Access doors

Widening of doorways

Low level threshold doors.

Automated door entry and intercom systems

Building Regulations

For Fast Track Works or if requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to submit Building Notice to Building Control for works that require Building Control sign off.

Design of Adaptations

For Fast Track Works only, the Contractor is required to submit the design of the adaptation.

Asbestos Surveys/removal

Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an asbestos survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company.

Where asbestos removal is required, the contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed asbestos removal Contractor.

Typical requirements will be "Reactive" and "Planned" (but not restricted to) repairs as described below:

"Reactive":

Repairs to Bathing Adaptations in BCC Dwellings.

Pump repair.

Repairs to electric care shower.

Repairs to thermostatic mixer showers.

Repairs to or replacement of vinyl safety flooring in bathing adaptations.

Repairs to shower seats, screens, curtains and rails.

"Planned":

Note that "planned repairs" or "rip-ups" cover the repair of defective or broken items and do not include any decorative elements. Planned repairs are issued following the receipt, assessment and approval of a Repair (rip up) Report by a Client's representative. If the Client's representative deems the adaptation beyond reasonable repair, a repair purchase order may not be issued and contractor will be asked to invoice for the Repair report fee.

Repairs to Bathing Adaptations in BCC Dwellings.

Repair of a bathing adaptation with a cost of £1,200 or above following approval of a 'Repair Report'. This may include:

Pump repair/ replacement.

Convert pumped waste to gravity where technically feasible.

Electric Care Shower repair/ replacement

Thermostatic mixer showers repair/ replacement.

Repairs to or replacement of vinyl safety flooring in bathing adaptations.

Repairs to shower seats, screens, curtains and rails.

Repairs to wall substrate.

Repairs to Specialised Adaptations or Equipment in BCC Dwellings.

Repairs to automated doors and door entry systems including intercom systems.

Repairs to rise and fall kitchen work surfaces.

Repairs and annual servicing to wash dry WCs.

Repairs to fences that have been specifically installed to provide safe areas.

Repairs to patio areas that have been specifically installed to provide access to a garden.

Asbestos Surveys/Removal

Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an Asbestos Survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company.

Where asbestos removal is required, the Contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed Asbestos removal contractor.

Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to:

Ramping and paths/ hardstanding

Permanent

Temporary/ modular systems

Handrails ("Kee Klamp")

Stair Rail/ balustrade alterations.

Grab rails - internal and external.

Shower seats.

Safety fencing.

Lever taps.

Key safes.

Bio Bidets.

Additional electrical sockets.

Door intercom systems.

Lighting alterations.

The Works will comprise of the installation of new internal and external Domestic Access Equipment for disabled children and adults in BCC Dwellings within the Bristol City Council boundary.

Typical requirements will be for but not restricted to:

Stairlifts

Straight Stairlifts

Curved Stairlifts

Through Floor Lifts

Fully enclosed

Partially enclosed

Other Lifts

Internal platform lifts.

External platform lifts

External step lifts

External stair lifts

Ancillary work for access equipment

Obsolete equipment - removal and correct disposal.

Carpentry and joinery - e.g. alteration to staircases. Forming of apertures in timber floors

Electrical works- e.g. the diversion of services.

Plumbing and heating works - e.g. the diversion of services.

Making good and decorating disturbed surfaces.

Excavation and groundworks.

Concreting works.

Brick and blockwork.

Asbestos - Where requested by the Surveyor, the Contractor is expected to organise an Asbestos Survey by an UKAS accredited surveying company.

Where asbestos removal is required, the Contractor is expected to organise removal by a licensed Asbestos removal contractor.

Planning Permission - obtaining any statutory approvals.

Building Control - obtaining any statutory approvals and sign offs.

Structural Engineer - reports and calculations necessary to achieve Building Control sign off.

Public Utilities - obtaining relevant permissions for arranging any necessary diversions.