Original Tender Description
Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Scaffolding Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire in September 2026. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for Scaffolding Erection, Dismantling and Removal, for Surveys, Design, Ordering, Inspection and Handover. Works delivered by this framework will be to domestic and commercial properties. The Framework will be split into the following geographical lots: Lot 1 - Midlands, Lot 2 - National Coverage. Organisations bidding for this opportunity must hold CISRS qualification, Membership of either NASC, Scaffold Association or other trade body is recommended, PASMA certification for erection or dismantling of Mobile Tower Scaffolding or Access Towers. The call-off contract's to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement. The total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. The Framework is being procured by EEM on behalf of the organisations that have been accepted as authorised users. Authorised users are classed as any current company law member, any future company law members and any user that has been authorised access to the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and is owned and governed by a small number of organisations who make up our 'Company Law Members', all of which are contracting Authorities in their own right. The Framework Agreements being procured by the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice will be entered by EEM as the Contracting Authority. Any reference in the Contract Notice or tender documents to Contracting Authority is deemed to be and include a reference to EEM. The organisations entitled to access and use the Framework Agreements to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice are: Any current EEM Member, Any Future Member of EEM, and A Framework User. EEM frameworks may accessed by all publicly funded organisations. Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, Local Authorities, National Health Service (NHS) bodies, All emergency services, All education establishments, Registered Charities with a relevant link to the core purpose and services provided by EEM, Central government departments and their agencies, All other contracting authorities as defined in the Procurement Act 2023. The documents will be available on Delta eSourcing from Monday 27th April 2026 with a submission deadline of Monday 6th July 2026.