MH 0096 Supply and Installation of Floor Coverings

Midland Heart are seeking bids from fully experienced providers who are trained and capable in the replacement of domestic and commercial flooring and associated works. The winning contractors’ operatives are required to be skilled and trained accordingly to produce a quality finish product and follow manufacturers’ recommendations.

Any installation works undertaken by the contractor during the life of the contract are required to fulfil all current building regulations.The below specification relates to the requirements, supply of materials and execution of all works for the installation of new flooring. The winning contractor is expected to follow this specification whilst carrying out the works and shall not deviate from the specification, schedule or manufacturers product without the prior written approval of the CDS.

Any goods supplied by the Contractor are to satisfy the relevant minimum technical requirements and be fit for purpose for the areas of application and of a finish that is satisfactory to the Client and it’s tenants. The contractor must have a quality control system in place to ensure the service and goods comply with Midland Hearts specification.Any flooring required in our communal areas are service chargeable and therefore pre-surveys are required to obtain accurate measurements at SOR level to allow for tenant consultation (see section 1.2), the minimum period of consultation is 30 days.

The pre-surveys are not chargeable and not all properties surveyed will result in the flooring being commissioned. Occasionally flooring maybe requested to area’s that have had flooring replaced within the past 10 years, if this is deemed possible the Contractor is to inform the Client immediately as a flooring replacement will most likely not be required, any that have Polysafe Wood Fx flooring range or similar in-situ are typical of what is expected to be escalated.