Structural Engineering Services

Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to provide professional support to Town Council staff by providing Structural Engineering Services at various Town Council Buildings and Sites in Weston-super-Mare, the contract will be for an initial 3-year term with the ability to extend by a further two years by agreement. The company will need to have proven and demonstrable experience in a similar environment and the wide-ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements of the contract which include Structural Inspections and Reports, Engineering Support with Town Council Projects, Supporting the Town Council with management of their portfolio, defect diagnosis and structural assessments. Companies from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by WSMTC in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Companies who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees. Companies from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate and excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Companies must also be able to demonstrate how they provide social value with the work being carried out, within parameters set out by the Town Council. WSMTC will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the contract. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued mid-late February 2025.

The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.

- Proven experience in working as part of a project team providing engineering support in connection with alterations and refurbishment schemes in Heritage Buildings and Public Buildings -Financial capability -Proven experience in providing building advice in connection with Heritage Buildings and Public Buildings -Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) -Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage. -Resources and availability to tender in February 2025 and commence in May 2025

information on how to apply within attached EOI document

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Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: • Company name, address, contact name and registration number • Company bankers name and account number • Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation • Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words) • Confirmation that the company pays real living wage. • Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work May 2025 Expression of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 14th February 2025 to:

Sarah Pearse CEO / Town Clerk Weston-super-Mare Town Council 32 Waterloo Street Weston-super-Mare BS23 1LN

Email: [email protected]