EDC/2026/4497 Framework Agreement for Drainage Civil Engineering Works

East Dunbartonshire Council wishes to establish a public contract (within the meaning of the Procurement Regulations) and appoint a number of suppliers under an overarching ranked framework arrangement to carry out work and provide Work Orders in relation to Drainage Civil Engineering Works throughout the local government area of East Dunbartonshire over a minimum period of three (3) years with an option to extend up to a further 12 months.

The proposed conditions of contract are the clauses of the NEC4 Framework Contract June 2017 (with amendments January 2023), as set out in Appendix 1 of the procurement documents.

As set out in Appendix 2 of the procurement documents, an Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC) work order will be issued under the Framework Contract to the 1st ranked supplier for drainage civil engineering works. If the Supplier fails to comply with one or more requirements of the quotation procedure, EDC reserves the right to select and consider the next ranked Supplier appointed under the Framework Contract for the proposed Work Order.

The work within the framework scope is as detailed in the procurement documents and may include, without limitation:

• Replace and install gullies
• Excavating and repairing surface water lines
• Installation of access manholes
• Offer alternative excavation methods/ options such as trenchless technology ( pipe bursting, directional Moling / drilling and vacuum excavation.
• Replacement of subsided roads, where water/drainage has caused damage
• Works in and around watercourses; upgrading outfalls, installing or repairing gabion baskets
• Retrofitting SUDS
• SUD repairs
• Feasibility and design for drainage systems
• Submission of as-built drawings and information for asset management
• Offer deep excavation / shoring apparatus
• Supply traffic management for works. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.