THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has opened applications for a new £900 million framework, which is designed to support housing and building repairs.
The Refurbishment and Modernisation (RM4S) framework will provide a route to market for refurbishment, modernisation, maintenance and improvement works, helping public sector organisations enhance the condition, safety, quality and performance of their existing assets.
The updated framework is said to represent a ‘significant’ development from its predecessor, RM3, and includes five additional workstreams designed to improve the efficiency and scope of public sector projects.
These workstreams – damp and mould remediation, aids and adaptations, kitchen supply, stoneworks and reactive repairs – will help tackle ‘critical’ infrastructure issues, particularly across Scotland’s ageing housing stock, and ensure timely interventions.
Lesley Peaty, regional director for SPA, said, “RM4 responds to market concerns, priorities and emerging government guidance for the public sector in Scotland. It supports both housing and building needs and has been shaped by feedback gathered through extensive market engagement to create a solution which forms part of a comprehensive asset management strategy.
“This framework ensures that the right solutions, delivered by qualified contractors, are in place to address the immediate and longer-term challenges facing Scotland’s housing and building assets.”
SPA is seeking contractors for general refurbishment works, including decorators, electricians and joiners. It is also looking to appoint specialist contractors to support the new workstreams, including stonemasons, damp and mould specialists, ground maintenance and external works providers.
RM4 introduces specialist workstreams to address issues such as Scotland’s equivalent of Awaab’s Law, which focuses on the safety of tenants’ living conditions.
Interested businesses have until the 11th December to submit their application via SPA’s In-Tend portal. https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/lhc/tenders/details/3765ab7f-bd69-4104-b5e4-c9e8abe2e999
