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Disabled Adaptations Framework

Awarded to ASHCROFT SERVICES LIMITED, C.L.C. CONTRACTORS LIMITED, D R JONES YEOVIL LTD. +6 more

Bristol City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 7 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 15 September 2025

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Overview

Bristol City Council has awarded a disabled adaptations framework valued at £16.8 million to nine contractors effective 1 December 2025, covering adaptive works, repairs, and maintenance to the council's tenanted properties across four lots: repairs and minor works, internal conversions and non-structural work, structural adaptations, and domestic lift installation. The framework is now in delivery.

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Lots (4)

  • Major Alterations and Renewal of Adaptations

    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.

    £9,120,000Won by C.L.C. CONTRACTORS LIMITEDWon by D R JONES YEOVIL LTD.Won by HUDSON PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES LIMITEDWon by JEFF WAY ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Reactive and Planned Repairs to Existing Adaptations.

    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.

    £5,080,000Won by HUDSON PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES LIMITEDWon by Masters Pipeline Services Ltd
  • Minor Alterations

    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.

    £800,000Won by ASHCROFT SERVICES LIMITED
  • Specialist Access Equipment and Works

    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.

    £1,800,000Won by DOLPHIN LIFTS (WESTERN) LTDWon by WESSEX LIFT CO LTDWon by LIFTECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£16,800,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 May 2025
Questions by
27 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Building installation workBuilding completion work

Award outcome

Awarded value
£16,800,000
Award date
1 December 2025
Contract period
1 November 2025 → 31 October 2028
Winners
  • ASHCROFT SERVICES LIMITED
  • C.L.C. CONTRACTORS LIMITED
  • D R JONES YEOVIL LTD.
  • DOLPHIN LIFTS (WESTERN) LTD
  • HUDSON PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES LIMITED
  • JEFF WAY ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • LIFTECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • Masters Pipeline Services Ltd
  • WESSEX LIFT CO LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    21 January 2026

  2. Contract

    3 December 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    16 July 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    7 May 2025

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