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How to Become Accepted onto an Approved List

Construction Team

Q. How do I become accepted onto an Approved List?
A. Contractors are sought by public advertisement on External Linkwww.supply2.gov.uk, the News Shopper (local newspaper, all editions) and this website. Applications are only considered following publication of this advertisement. Please see the Approved Contractors Lists below.

Q. Are these lists open or when is the next review?
A. All our lists are currently closed and new applications will not be considered until the next review at the beginning of March 2010.

Q. What about Bexley's routine maintenance needs?
A. In addition to the approved lists Bexley Council also operates a Schedule of Rates type term contract for minor general building works to schools and public buildings. This is renewed at 2 to 3 year intervals and is advertised when appropriate. For further information see Portfolio of Term.

Bexley Council maintains approved lists for the following trades:


Trade

Asbestos Removal

Description

Removal of asbestos, either as part of the building fabrics or insulation of pipework, in existing and occupied schools and public buildings. Reinstatement of replacement materials is not normally included. Contractors must be licensed by the Health & Safety Executive for this type of work and provide copies of the appropriate certification

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 042

£5,000 - £50,000

List 044

over £50,000

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Trade

Building Works - Repairs and Refurbishment

Description

To carry out general building repairs and refurbishment to public buildings and education properties.

All Contractors will preferably be a member of an approved Trade Organisation, e.g. Federation of Master Builders. The relevant operational staff must be competent in the areas of work involved in a particular job.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 008

£5,000 - £50,000

List 010

over £50,000

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Trade

New Building Works - Design and Construction

Description

The design and construction of buildings and extensions to buildings in educational and public establishments.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 001

£5,000 to £500,000

List 002

over £500,000

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Trade

New Building Works - Construction Only

Description

The construction of buildings and extensions to buildings in educational and public establishments.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 003

£5,000 to £500,000

List 004

over £500,000

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Trade

CCTV Installation - Discontinued 28.02.09

Description

The installation of all types of CCTV equipment for internal and external surveillance purposes.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 005

£5,000 - £50,000

List 006

over £50,000

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Trade

Demolition and Site Clearance

Description

Demolition and site clearance of property owned by this Authority.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 019

£5,000 - £50,000

List 021

over £50,000

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Trade

Electrical Services

Description

Installation of electrical services, in whole or in part, within public buildings and schools for new construction, or refurbishment and rewiring works in existing buildings.

Contractors must be registered on the Approved Roll of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting to the full approval standard and provide copies of registration details.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 022

£5,000 - £50,000

List 024

over £50,000

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Trade

Fencing

Description

Replacement of and repair of all types of fencing to Council premises.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 025

£5,000 - £50,000

List 025

over £50,000

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Trade

Flat Roofing

Description

To undertake all aspects of flat roofing works to public buildings and educational premises to both new and existing buildings.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 063

£5,000 - £50,000

List 065

over £50,000

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Trade

Installation of UPVC Windows

Description

To carry out all types of UPVC installations to public buildings and educational premises in both new and refurbishment works.

All contractors will preferably be a member of an approved trade organisation, and operational staff shall be competent in all aspects of the work involved in a particular job.

All contractors should use a recognised and approved UPVC system (i.e. BBA, BSI or ISO).

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 070

£5,000- £50,000

List 071

over £50,000

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Trade

Lift Installation - Discontinued 28.02.09

Description

Manufacture and installation of new lifts and renewal works in new or existing public buildings and schools or renewal works in existing buildings.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 049

£5,000 to £200,000

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Trade

Lift Refurbishment

Description

Repair and Improvement Works to existing lifts in public buildings and schools normally restricted to individual items.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 047

£5,000 to £100,000

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Trade

Mechanical Services

Description

Installation of mechanical services, in whole or in part, within public buildings and schools for new construction or refurbishment works in existing buildings.

All contractors must be CORGI registered and comply with the latest regulations applicable thereto. Relevant operational staff must hold the necessary competency certificates for the areas of work involved in a particular job.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 032

£5,000 - £50,000

List 034

over £50,000

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Trade

Modular Buildings - Design and Construction

Description

The design and construction of steel framed volumetric type buildings, usually as educational premises, likely requiring brick cladding as a finish acceptable to the planning authority.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 098

£5,000 to £100,000

List 099

over £100,000

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Trade

Painting and Decorating - Discontinued 28.02.09

Description

To carry out internal and external decorations to public buildings and education premises for both refurbishment and new construction.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 035

£5,000 - £50,000

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Trade

Pitched Roofing

Description

To undertake all aspects of pitched roofing works to public buildings and education premises, to both new and existing buildings.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 066

£5,000 - £50,000

List 068

over £50,000

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Trade

Soft Landscaping

Description

The ability to carry out a full range of horticultural and associated operations is required. Operations such as soiling, site levelling, excavation, cultivation, fertilizer and herbicide application, seeding, turfing, supply and planting of trees and shrubs, mulching, watering, aftercare maintenance, sportsfield construction, erosion control, pond construction, timber constructions, renovation and reinstatement of garden areas, erection of temporary fencing and minor associated hard landscaping works.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 081

£5,000 - £50,000

List 082

over £50,000

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Trade

Underpinning Works - Discontinued 28.02.09

Description

The work will include underpinning and associated remedial works whether by performance criteria or specific design to public buildings and schools. Where a design is specified, no alternative method carried out by a contractor will be acceptable. The works may include total underpinning of a premise or partial works. The Council cannot ensure that works will always be undertaken in unoccupied premises.

Contractors must guarantee the underpinning works for a minimum of 20 years whether designed by the authority or contractor designed and approved by the authority.

Period Covered

End of February 2009

Review Year

2008

Categories

List 045

£5,000 - £50,000

List 092

over £50,000


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