e-ITT for the for the Establishment of a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (2026-30) for Minor Works related to Residential Housing for New Forest District Council (Housing Maintenance)

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e-ITT for the for the Establishment of a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (2026-30) for Minor Works related to Residential Housing for New Forest District Council (Housing Maintenance) Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 23 JULY 2026 to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and appoint framework status to multiple contractors who satisfy our selection criteria having submitted a compliant bid under this tender exercise. The Authority will establish a multi-contractor Framework which is split into separate work categories or 'Lots'. Each Lot will have a maximum of three (3) contractors awarded. The majority of works awarded under the framework will be to support our Housing Maintenance Operations team in their function of providing reactive repairs to social housing dwellings and other Council buildings, but will also be available for ALL other Council service teams, including Coastal & Public Facilities, Housing Options and Estates & Valuation. The framework agreement will be awarded for an initial contract term of 2 years (1+1 extension) commencing 2026. Works awarded under the framework agreement will be strictly based upon the Authority's operational demand and available budget funds.There is no guarantee of business value awarded by the Authority to the preferred contractors. Scope Overview: The Lots will be as follows: Lot 1 - MULTI- TRADE WORK (Brickwork, Blockwork and Pointing Carpentry and Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing, Groundworks) Lot 2 - CLEANING (Regular Cleaning, Specialist Cleaning, Fire Cleans) Lot 3 - DRAINAGE AND WATER MAINS Lot 4 - ELECTRICAL Lot 5 - FENCING AND GATES Lot 6 - ALL TYPES OF FLOORING INCLUDING WETROOMS Lot 7 - GARAGE DOORS AND FRAMES Lot 8 - GLAZING Lot 9 - LOCKSMITH SERVICES INC. SUPPLY AND FIT Lot 10 - ROOFING REPAIRS INCLUDING EMERGENCY CALL OUTS Lot 11 - VOID/EMPTY HOME REFURBISHMENT The awarded framework contractors will be the preferred contractors for works?throughout the duration of the framework agreement. Work orders for each Lot will be allocated as described in the specification (Appendix B) and tendered rates (Appendix C3). The successful?contractors must be prepared to guarantee the service provision throughout the framework period. The form of contract will be the NFDC Framework Agreement shown in Appendix A providing the governance of the relationship between the Council and Framework Suppliers, with an underlying contract in the form of the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2024 governing the works (Appendix A1). Contractors shall be deemed to have read and made themselves familiar with the provisions of these forms of contract. Supplier(s) are required to satisfy the Councils selection criteria (Best Price Quality Ratio) and submit compliant bids under this tender exercise in order to be considered for contract award.See Guide for Tenderers for further information relating to the evaluation process. See Appendix B - Outcome Specification for further details. By confirming an expression of interest in this contract opportunity, tenderers will automatically receive a link to the tender information including the full specification, contract terms and tenderer response forms. All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP)

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