Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-93b9-73de-b085-8548313040a8/eldene-community-centre-improvement-works closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Eldene Community Centre Improvement Works [Swindon Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/swindon-borough-council) Estimated value £55,000 Published 24 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 29 May 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Eldene Community Centre - External Improvement Works Swindon Borough Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the External Improvements Works located at Eldene Community Centre, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3RZ. Swindon Borough Council requires a contractor to supply and install external cladding systems to all elevations, including the underside of the main entrance canopy. The design, supply and installation of emergency lighting in accordance with BS 5266. As well as, the supply and installation of a high-level teleflex manual winding gear window operating system. In addition to various minor works to external areas around the building. ### The principal construction services required will comprise:- • Provision of scaffolding to enable the safe execution of the works. • Relocation or removal of existing live or redundant wires/cabling/trunking, to enable the safe execution of the works. • Remove defective paving treads and brickwork risers from the external main entrance masonry staircase and replace as necessary, in addition to the raking out and repointing of defective mortar joints and make good as required. • Remove existing PVC external cladding system from all elevations, including the removal of the "tongue and groove" timber panel cladding located to the underside of the main entrance canopy. • Installation of an external cladding system to all elevations, including the underside of the main entrance canopy. • Installation of an emergency lighting system to external areas to comply with BS 5266. • Installation of a high-level teleflex manual winding gear window operating system to high-level windows within the main hall. • Minor works to include; removal of dental boxes and making good, cutting back of ivy growth, replacement of damaged glazed units to windows and handrail, cleaning of stained brickwork, redecoration to steel railings, and various repairs to above-ground drainage and defective brickwork. • The testing and commissioning of all electrical and mechanical equipment to be supplied and installed as part of the installation of the emergency lighting system and the high-level teleflex manual winding gear window operating system. • The provision of any O & M manuals in cd format required in order to practically complete the works. The contract will be let to a single contractor for a 7 week period. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4625bff-240c-48fd-b15b-98ae32e37463) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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