Cobalt - Structural Surveying and Recommendations 2017-21

Cobalt is looking to appoint a structural engineer/ consultant to proactively survey our housing stock. Requirements of a structural consultant are as follows:

PART 1 - Full Stock Condition Survey and structural recommendations (pre works - 600 units).

To proactively survey 10% of Cobalt's stock (600 units) over a 12 month period to include:

• (A)Full structural survey including but not limited to roofs, walls, floors, windows & doors, chimneys, cellars, garages and outbuildings.

A detailed evaluation of the property condition and construction including the identification of property defects, their apparent cause, urgency of the repair required and future maintenance options.

All surveys will include a full building inspection and subsequent full survey report.

The reports should give specific advice on ? Wall tie failure

? Parapet gutter failure ? Damp and associated issues ? Evidence of woodworm or other infestations ? Damage to brickwork and roof ? Damage to timbers

? Large trees close to the property

The successful contractor should identify trends in structural issues based on property type, age and architype

• (B)Full property stock condition survey to be completed (please see accompanying stock condition survey requirements Unit numbers for years 2-4 specified in the pricing document.

PART 2 - Structural inspections (during and post works - 30 units)

• (A)To work pro-actively and provide advice to Cobalt's preferred structural repairs contractor to ensure a satisfactory solution is identified and delivered at those properties requiring the most urgent structural repairs.
• (B)To post inspect all structural works once completed, ensuring all relevant standards are met and report back to the client in an agreed format.

PART 3 - Ad hoc structural advice

To provide advice to the client as required regarding structural problems. Based on an hourly or day rate.

Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/symphonyhousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No