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How to Tender for Scaffolding Work

Posted on by John Hudson

Here’s the secret to winning a tender for scaffolding work

Are you curious about how to find and win tenders for scaffolding work? There is a lot that must be understood to find the perfect contract. This also goes into writing a winning tender. Stick around as we cover how to find a tender for scaffolding work and how to win them!

What is a tender for scaffolding work?

If you are completely new to bids and tenders, you may wonder what a tender for scaffolding work is. Simply, it is a contract for work that various suppliers can bid for. The contracting authority is the organisation that requires this particular work. They will accept bids from suppliers and choose the most suitable candidate to deliver the contract. The supplier(s) that are awarded the contract will be chosen through a thorough evaluation process.

Where to find a tender for scaffolding work

Most people will search for a tender via a search engine such as Google. This will bring up almost endless results. You’ll be swamped with websites that can feature scaffolding contracts. However, the tricky part is navigating these results and finding contracts suitable for you. The likelihood is that you’ll be conducting this work locally, in a defined location. So, you’ll be searching for contracts in this particular area. However, when simply using Google, you’ll likely struggle to find work that meets all your specifications.

That is why we recommend using a tender tracking portal, such as ours: Construction Tenders. These portals are designed specifically to make it easier for businesses to find contracts. With our portal, we display key information so users can instantly see if they’re acceptable for a contract. Users can use these filters to search specifically for tenders that are suitable for them.

With Hudson Discover’s 11 sector-specific portals, you can streamline the process of finding a tender. Use filters such as location, deadlines, budget, and keywords to find a tender right for you. Through the Construction Tenders portal, it couldn’t be easier to find tenders for scaffolding work. Or could it…

Want to save time looking for tenders for scaffolding work? Try Discover Elite

Sign up to Discover Elite via your chosen portal. Then, a dedicated Account Manager will find live bids on your behalf. They’ll speak with you weekly to discuss opportunities that may interest you. This is especially helpful for those with little time to spare due to busy schedules.

Upgrading to Discover Elite will ensure you never miss a tendering opportunity even when you’re busy!

The Ultimate Time-Saving Tool offers your business:

  • An annual subscription to a maximum of two Discover portalsof your choice.
  • Up to five bid breakdowns per month to help you make your bid or no-bid
  • Weekly phone calls with your Account Manager to discuss viable leads and tendering opportunities.
  • Award and pre-market engagement notices are monitored on your behalf.
  • Public and private buyer portal management including registering, password management, downloading documents and assessing viability based on your bid strategy.

Here are some examples of tenders for scaffolding work found on our portal: 

National Framework Agreement Scaffolding – Republic of Ireland – Budget: Undisclosed

Scaffolding Services – London – £2.2million 

Provision of Scaffolding Services at Various Regions – Scotland – Budget: Undisclosed

Scaffolding Framework Agreement – Republic of Ireland – Budget: Undisclosed

Scaffolding for Billown Course – International – Budget: Undisclosed

How to win a tender for scaffolding work

Found the perfect scaffolding tender? Now, you’re likely wondering how to win. The good news is that we have some expert tips from seasoned Bid Writers.

1.     Make sure your bid response is clear and concise

You need to ensure your bid is clear and easy to read. The buyer doesn’t want to read loads of waffle. Stick to the point and answer questions as concisely as possible. This will help you stand out for all the right reasons.

2.     Proofread your bid before submission

It is crucial to proofread and edit your bid before submission. If you don’t, you are almost certainly submitting a bid with errors. Your bid needs to be of the highest standard possible to impress the buyer. If it is littered with mistakes, they will see you as unprofessional and lazy. If you don’t put the effort into your bid, they won’t trust you with their contract.

3.     Check your eligibility 

Before you even begin writing and planning your bid, you should thoroughly check your eligibility. You would be surprised how many people choose to bid for a contract they aren’t eligible for. The buyer may ask for the supplier to have a certain accreditation, for example. If you don’t, you won’t be considered, and you essentially waste your time and resources.

4.     Have your bid designed (if permitted)

Sometimes, you can submit a designed bid if the buyer hasn’t given a specified format for the submission. This allows you to showcase your organisation however you wish. We recommend having your bid professionally designed. This way, you can stand out to the buyer.

Still got questions about tenders for scaffolding work? Contact us to speak to one of our experts and learn more about how we can help you.

Need help writing your next tender?

If you don’t have the resources or time to write a winning bid, why not outsource it? Our sister company, Hudson Succeed, boasts an 87% success rate and has over 60 years of collective bidding experience. They offer four bid writing support packages to help you on the path to success. Whether you’re new to tendering, or simply need someone to proof your written response before you submit – we can help.

Tender Ready

Our Tender Ready programme is designed for those who have never tendered before. This 4-week programme works with you to ensure you have everything in place to tender successfully.

Tender Improvement

Tender Improvement can help if you’re already tendering but aren’t seeing success from your current efforts. Our Bid Writers will assess your previous submissions and supporting documents. They’ll give you feedback and guidance on how to improve, helping you to secure your next scaffolding tender.

Tender Mentor

If you’ve written a tender and need someone to proofread it – Tender Mentor is for you. A Bid Writer will double-check it’s in line with the specification and free of any grammar or spelling mistakes.

Tender Writing

If you’ve found the perfect tender but don’t know where to start – we can help. Send the specification over to us and our Bid Team will do the rest. They’ll let you know what they need from you and provide you with a full breakdown. They’ll even submit it on your behalf, leaving you more time to focus on your business.

Get in touch for more information about our bid management consultancy services.

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Good News for Roofing Tenders: How to Make the Most of the New Green Scheme.

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Roofing Tenders Set to Soar Under PM’s Green Scheme – Here’s How to Make the Most of Investments.

There’s good news for roofing tenders! On 18th November, the government announced that the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme will be extended by a year. The scheme was previously set to end in early 2021. Now, however, vouchers can be redeemed for a further year, as long as work is completed by 31st March 2022.

Simple Energy Advice states 25% of heat is lost through roofs, and the Green Homes Scheme aims to tackle this. It provides homeowners and landlords with vouchers to encourage the installation of energy-efficient improvements to their homes. The vouchers cover two-thirds of the costs for improvements, up to a maximum government contribution of £5,000. (Or up to £10,000 through the low-income support scheme.)

This includes roofing procedures such as:

  • flat roof insulation
  • pitched roof insulation
  • room in roof insulation
  • insulating a park home

The previous time scale for the scheme proved highly inconvenient for many roofing contractors, so an extension is great news. Chief Executive of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NRFC), James Talman, summarised how this extension benefits the roofing industry. He said:

“The decision to extend the Green Homes Grant by a further year is a welcome relief for the industry. The previous timescale was completely unrealistic when many firms needed time to get the relevant accreditations. And most contractors and suppliers were already operating at full capacity. The government should now set out its future intentions on retrofit, beyond the next year, to give longer-term certainty to the market.”

Now, roofing contractors who’ve obtained the relevant accreditations can benefit from the scheme for the next 16 months. If not, there is still time to get the accreditations and take part in the scheme.

So, what are the relevant accreditations?

The government states that at the time of installing for the Green Homes Grant, the contractor must:

  • Be a TrustMark-registered installer;
  • Be registered for the Green Homes Grant scheme;
  • Meet Publicly Available Specification (PAS) standards, such as
  • PAS 2030:2017
  • PAS 2030:2019
  • PAS 2035:2019 (for park homes, high rise buildings and buildings that are both traditionally constructed and protected)
  • Meet Microgeneration Installation Standard (MCS) standards, and;
  • Be certified by a body that has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Green Homes Grant installers can continue to work in homes through the second national lockdown, following the COVID-19 Secure guidelines.

And that’s not all!

The government’s announcement also outlines a £1 billion investment into making new and existing homes and public buildings more efficient. This presents a broad scope of opportunities for roofing tenders in the public sector.

This welcome news comes as part of PM Boris Johnson’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution. The green plan will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs. Point seven of the ten-point plan refers to greener homes and buildings. It contains the following objectives:

Point 7 – Homes and public buildings:

  • Making our homes, schools and hospitals greener, warmer and more energy efficient;
  • Creating 50,000 jobs by 2030, and a target to install 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028;
  • Extending the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme by a year;
  • Making public sector buildings greener, and;
  • Cutting bills for hospitals and schools, as part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

These objectives put public sector roofing tenders in great stead for 2021. After all, greener buildings all need greener roofing to reduce 25% of their heat loss. The government’s energy-saving efforts, therefore, rely heavily on the adjustment of existing roofing and the installation of new roofing systems. All in all, roofing tenders are set to be readily available as this £1 billion investment rolls out.

How to secure work on future roofing tenders.

With roofing opportunities set to rise, it will pay to have a solid tendering strategy going forward. This will ensure you make the most of the surge in opportunity and win relevant roofing tenders. Our tendering experts at Hudson are here to help you succeed and grow your business! Here’s some up-to-date advice on finding and winning roofing tenders as we head into 2021.

  1. Find tenders via a sector-specific portal.

As roofing becomes a keen focus of government investment, make sure you’re using an effective tendering portal. You don’t want to miss out on valuable opportunities due to inaccurate CPV codes. So, first things first, make sure you’re using a portal that is optimised for your sector and uses manual tracking.

Construction Tenders offers a fully streamlined route to roofing tenders via manual tracking and keyword filtering. Our Opportunity Trackers manually search for the latest public and private sector roofing tender opportunities daily. This allows contractors to search for roofing tenders easily, using multiple filters to suit their needs. When you sign up to the portal, you’ll start receiving roofing tender opportunities straight to your inbox.

Book a free live demo to find out how Construction Tenders can benefit your business.

  1. Prepare for the two-step tendering process.

Roofing tenders, like most tenders in the construction industry, are made up of a two-stage process.

Stage 1: Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)

The PQQ is a questionnaire to determine if a contractor can deliver the quality standards that the client requires. This reduces a large number of bidders down to a few suppliers who are clearly capable of delivering the project.

The construction sector’s answer to the PQQ is the PAS91, a standardised test for construction workers. You must provide policies and answer questions regarding quality assurance, health and safety, equal opportunities and diversity, and more. If you are a Constructionline member, you are automatically PAS91 compliant.

With any PQQ, you essentially need to prove that the following aspects of your business are up to scratch:

  • Your level of experience;
  • Your ability to complete the works successfully and assure quality;
  • and your financial stability.

Stage 2: Invitation to Tender

Roofing contractors who pass the PQQ and are shortlisted will then receive an Invitation to Tender (ITT).

An ITT for a roofing tender will likely include the following information:

  • Letter of Invitation
  • Invitation to Tender document
  • Form of Tender
  • Preliminaries
  • Details on the Form of Contract and Contract Conditions
  • Specifications
  • Design Drawings
  • Tender Pricing Document
  • Associated Appendices

This is your opportunity to fully demonstrate your company’s capability and capacity to deliver the required roofing works.

  1. Consider tendering for work on larger contracts.

An added benefit of using a tendering portal is that it opens up doors to larger projects. This could include work on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) or a framework agreement. SMEs or sole traders in the roofing industry wouldn’t access these opportunities organically.

For example, Swindon Borough Council put out a two-stage tender for qualified contractors to undertake the Roofing Renewal Programme. This applies to many housing properties, and the overall contract period estimated value is £4.8 million over 4 years.

A large roofing contract like this is a good opportunity for suppliers who can provide multiple services. For instance, Swindon Borough Council requires roofing contractors to undertake a range of works, including:

  • the removal of existing roof coverings as required,
  • the supply and installation of new roof covering as required,
  • the renewal of associated items at roof level and below,
  • the provision of scaffolding required to carry out the works,
  • making good to the structure and finishing’s as required,
  • flat to pitch conversions,
  • gas flue safety check procedure.

With any tendering opportunity which requires scaffolding provision, you must also provide accreditations and case studies unique to providing scaffolding. Our advice on compliance for scaffolding tenders and insulation tenders may be helpful if you provide multiple services.

  1. Ensure your roofing tender stands out.

Often, a highly detailed specification requires a highly detailed tender response. Creating a fully compliant roofing tender response can feel overwhelming, but there are options for tender support. Hudson Succeed provides writing support and professional consultation to soften the burden and maximise your chances of success when tendering for construction contracts.

Our bid writing experts have extensive experience – and an 87% success rate at winning bids for clients. Whether you’re tendering for the first time or simply need advice on improving your success rate, there’s a service for you. Our four-levels of tender support are:

Here are some recommendations from our bid-writing experts on how to make your roofing tender stand out. We’ve highlighted some areas where you should ensure you’re taking extra steps to succeed.

  • Site visits.

Visiting the site is an opportunity to gain insight and strengthen your roofing tender response in several ways. You can assess the roofing work required, scout out competition, and gain further understanding of the buyer’s requirements.

Assessing a site first-hand allows a roofing contractor to quote their costs, materials and scope of work much more accurately. To make the most of your site visit and ensure your tender response stands out, be sure to:

  • Read all the specified requirements before deciding whether this is the right contract for you.
  • Make a list of all the information you need to learn and take it with you.
  • Be confident and ask clarification questions to show engagement with the buyer.
  • Look for visual clues relating to the buyer and their work culture.

  • Case studies.

Case studies hold great importance in a tender response. Proving to the buyer that you’ve successfully completed similar roofing work – with high client satisfaction – is essential. The PQQs usually require contractors to demonstrate 3 previous contract examples.

Our bid writing experts advise you to create at least three case studies for every service you offer. This will further strengthen your tender response. For instance, if you provide roofing, scaffolding, and insulation services, you should develop at least nine case studies.

Both our Tender Ready and Improvement programmes include creating effective case studies for your business. Our free Tender VLE masterclass also covers the essentials of case studies, with an easy to follow 4-step structure.

  • Health and safety.

Roofing is one of the most hazardous areas of construction because it involves work at height. In fact, roof work accounts for 25% of all deaths in the construction industry. Having a compliant Health & Safety manual is absolutely essential and it will likely be required during the tendering process. This may be required during the PQQ stage, or as part of your quality response.

Make your tender response stand out by creating a company-branded manual. This will give a great first impression of your brand to buyers. The Tender Ready programme can provide support with this. If you provide the relevant information, our bid writers can create a well-designed and clearly structured manual, guaranteed to impress.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) offers an extensive range of advice and reading on safety regulations for roofing work. You should familiarise yourself with as much relevant information as possible. HSE advises that the principle elements of law relevant to roof work health and safety are:

  • the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974;
  • Work at Height Regulations 2005;
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999;
  • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015;
  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998; and
  • the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Always make sure you’re fully compliant with the health and safety regulations specific to the roofing tender.

  • COVID-19 secure guidelines.

Consider how you’ll effectively manage coronavirus and adhere to the most up to date guidelines in your tender response. This will likely depend on the site-specific assessment you complete via your site visit. This could pertain to:

  • Risk management of your workforce (i.e. alternating shift patterns, social distancing measures on-site)
  • Delivery of materials (i.e. reducing frequency to maintain regulations)

Providing supplementary supporting evidence to prove this can strengthen your tender further, such as a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) register. Make sure you’ve covered all bases!

Need any further support with the tendering process? Get in touch with Hudson Succeed to see how we can increase your chances of success.

Get in touch with Construction Tenders

Sign up to Construction Tenders today and receive a daily construction leads bulletin straight to your inbox. The bulletin contains all the relevant small, and larger, construction tenders that we have uploaded that day.

This includes the following:

And if you have any questions, your dedicated account manager will be on hand to help. What opportunities will you find? Contact us today, for a free live demo and find out how our exclusive member’s site help find and win construction bids.

The Construction Talent Retention Scheme – Protecting workers in Construction

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The Construction Talent Retention Scheme – Everything you need to know

The Construction Talent Retention Scheme was announced by Chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak. The aim of the scheme is to protect workers in the construction industry as the UK begins to rebuild itself and emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Co-Chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), Andy Mitchell said: “This is a great example of what we can achieve when we work collaboratively with government and we look forward to continuing in this spirit when the proposals and recommendations of our broader Roadmap to Recovery are published. In the meantime, we will work with our members and industry stakeholders to encourage the scheme’s use and success.”

How will the scheme work?

The Construction Talent Retention Scheme is due to launch, formally, later this month. The scheme will be in the form of an online portal that will work to protect those who work in the construction industry. The portal will do this in the following ways;

  • Advertising vacancies

Companies can use the portal to advertise open vacancies and employ workers that may be at risk of redundancy.

  • Help construction projects

The portal will help to place at-risk workers on construction projects to prevent a loss of talent in the sector.

  • Inter-trading with talent

The Construction Talent Retention Scheme system will also allow businesses to “loan” workers to other companies who can utilise their skills.

  • Transfer workers into construction

The system will aim to help workers from different industries to transfer to the construction sector. This means that workers who have lost jobs, or who are at risk of being made redundant, will have a route into a new career.

The foundations

The foundations of the Construction Talent Retention Scheme are based on a tried and tested model. A similar scheme has been used previously to safeguard workers in the aerospace and automotive industries.

The Chief Executive for the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, Hannah Vickers said: “This is a proven solution with a strong track-record in other sectors, cross-industry support and pledges from our leading employers. It is vital we keep the skills in our sector to avoid a talent drain and is the only way we will be able to ramp-up activity to lead the recovery of the wider economy and deliver growth through new buildings and infrastructure.”

Funding for the scheme has been secured until the end of the financial year. The platform will be free for any organisation to use.

Finding construction contracts

Are you currently looking for construction contracts in your field? Our Construction Tenders portal takes the headache out of the sourcing process.

Finding new contract opportunities is a full-time job. We know because we have a dedicated team who do this daily to ensure your business never misses a construction lead.

Below are previous construction tenders sourced on our portal:

West Thames College – M & E Services Tender

West Thames College- London- Budget: Undisclosed

UPVC Guttering, Soffits, Fascias and Accessories

Luton Council- Eastern- Budget: Undisclosed

Replacement or Repair of Existing Over Door Canopies

Raven Housing Trust Limited- South East- Budget: Undisclosed

Quick Quote – Ronaldsway Airport Fire Station Slipway Refurbishment

Isle of Man Government- International- Budget: Undisclosed

Quick Quote – Castletown Harbour – Light Column Replacement

Isle of Man Government- International- Budget: Undisclosed

Book a free live demo to tour the system and see how the portal can help your construction business.

We source tenders for services including;

Scaffolding Tenders

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Scaffolding Tenders

 The construction sector is reliant on high-quality scaffolding service provision. In March 2020 alone, the UK spent £12,720 million in construction work according to the Office for National Statistics.

Opportunities for scaffold tenders may include:

  • Assembly and deconstruction
  • Scaffold design
  • Training
  • Scaffolding health and safety consultancy
  • Scaffolding security

Scaffolding opportunities are available throughout the UK through:

  • Single contract opportunities, awarded to a single supplier;
  • Frameworks, frequently divided into Lots and awarded to multiple suppliers;
  • Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS). Suppliers can join throughout the life of a DPS – these can run for years at a time.

Professional body accreditation

Health and Safety is absolutely paramount to working at height, with any scaffolding tender. Potential suppliers seeking to provide training in scaffolding must be registered with professional bodies. One such professional body is the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme.

Relevant confederations, memberships and institutes which may be relevant when applying for scaffolding tenders include:

 

  • The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC). Some buyers may require NASC membership as a specification requirement.
  • Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA). This association aims to provide safer working at height using rope access.
  • Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA). This body is relevant to businesses which manufacture equipment for working at height specifically.
  • The Ladder Association. This association is relevant for all organisations whose operations involve working at height.
  • The Advisory Committee for Roof Safety (ACR). The ACR provides safety advice for working on roofs.
  • Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training (FASET). This association is dedicated to at-height safety system training, including net riggings.

 

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides a wealth of information which can support your scaffolding tenders.

The Work at Height Regulations 2005


Any supplier looking to deliver scaffolding works must demonstrate that they comply with The Work at Height Regulations 2005. This is essential for both private and public sector tenders. There are several reasons why compliance is so important:

  1. Demonstrating compliance evidences that your organisation ensures working conditions are safe for everyone on site.
  2. The individuals carrying out the work understand how to do it safely and effectively.
  3. Qualified individuals assess risks and plan mitigations.
  4. Appropriate equipment is used, maintained and inspected to ensure it is safe.
  5. Your organisation demonstrated commitment to industry best practice.

 

So how can you demonstrate compliance when developing your scaffolding tenders?

Evidence is key here. So is demonstrating how you have evidenced compliance in context. Let’s explore this below.

Develop high-quality, relevant case studies

Consider the specification of your next bid in context. Reflect on your experience, and how it can demonstrate current specification requirements.

An excellent method to develop your case studies is using the STAR method. This stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result.

Let’s look at this in more detail.

Situation: who was the client? What were their scaffolding requirements? What was the working environment like? Was it a 10-storey building, or a department store? This opening paragraph should succinctly tell the buyer that you have delivered work close to their specification before.

Task: What works did you need to deliver? This is where you can list specifics which were similar to the specification you are tendering for. For example, did you require certain accreditations or equipment? A good approach here is to talk about particular challenges faced during a contract. Were there very strict timescales? Did you have to work around members of the public to deliver works?

Action: This section should be the largest in your case study. It is the area where you can really shine. For example, if you worked around fragile roof surfaces, how did you assess and control risk? What steps did you take to communicate these risks with your co-workers? How did you plan safe access to any roof surfaces? What strategies did you create to prevent falls, slips and trips whilst working at height? Explain how you met the challenges faced, to deliver excellent service standards.

Results: this section doesn’t need to be extensive. It should summarise any positive outcomes of your service delivery. Here is where you can reinforce deliverables. For example:

“We successfully delivered 95% of KPIs on time. We also improved workplace safety through additional site training. This meant a 0% accident rate throughout the contract.”

Adding a client testimonial here will reinforce your case study and impress the buyer. Creating case studies this way is an excellent method of demonstrating compliance with health and safety regulations. Scaffolding must be assembled to very precise configurations. They must also be designed using specific calculations for various scaffolding types. For example:

  • Chimney stacks;
  • Loading bays;
  • Support scaffolds;
  • Bridge scaffolds;
  • Temporary ramps;
  • Mobile towers;
  • Sign board supports;
  • and many more.

Scaffolding industry standards include TG20 guidance, by The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC). TG20:2013 resources provides industry best-practice and European standards for operatives, designers and contractors to safely deliver scaffolding works.

Have a current Health & Safety manual in place

This is essential. Most construction-related tenders will require a copy of your Health & Safety manual during the tendering process. This may be during the Selection Questionnaire Stage (SQ), or as part of your quality response. Having a company-branded manual which is structured clearly and thoroughly proofed will give a good impression to buyers. Our Tender Ready programme can provide support with this.

Ensure that your Health & Safety manual has a named individual responsible for review and monitoring it. This could be a company director or a Health & Safety Officer. It must also be reviewed and dated within the past year. These reviews are important, because they demonstrate the policy is updated as the industry and legislation changes.  The manual should address not only construction-general health and safety matters, but also scaffolding-specific matters too.

Examples are invaluable for your bid submission

It is incredibly useful to keep a bank of health and safety evidence on file. Many construction bids will request an example risk assessment, for example. Supplementary supporting evidence can include:

  • Risk assessment templates
  • Inspection recording form
  • Self-audit templates
  • A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) register
  • Staff training and induction records
  • Equipment inspection templates
  • Example method statements

 

Scaffolding operative competency

Demonstrating your organisation’s training processes will give the buyer confidence in your proposed services. Therefore, a good approach for construction contracts is to ensure your training process is documented. Let’s look at this in more detail.

A training policy will detail your organisation’s objectives, responsibilities and processes. These must align with construction sector legislation, Acts and best practice. Within the training policy, it is helpful to clarify how you record, monitor and evaluate staff learning. This can also detail expected timescales and methods to support staff development. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) should be expected in all industry sectors. Training can involve:

  • Enrolment on apprenticeships and formal schemes
  • Vocational qualifications
  • Completion of NVQ and skills tests
  • Completion of supervised scaffolding site experience

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) is a popular training option. This is because it embeds best practice and TG20:13 scaffolding standards.

In all cases, training you deliver must also embed broader health and safety construction principles, including:

  • First aid protocols
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Site access
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Inspections and audits
  • Waste management procedures
  • Emergency procedures
  • Rules on site
  • Reporting injuries

Evidencing training effectively will demonstrate your organisation continually manages and improves on safety and operations.

Coronavirus and the construction sector

Key to tenders going forward is the effective management of coronavirus. Many buyers will expect this to be considered within tender responses. As locations of scaffolding tenders may change, it is important to carry out site-specific coronavirus risk assessments. You must also plan how you will communicate risk management strategies to your workforce. This can involve surveys, online or socially distanced discussions, for example.

Coronavirus may impact how your site receives scaffolding deliveries. You may need to plan in advance strategies to reduce delivery frequencies and minimise contact between people. Coronavirus may also impact how you manage staff schedules. You may need to assess how many staff can safely be on a scaffolding site at one time. Referring to government guidance will support your tender response planning phase.

Have you found a scaffolding tender perfect for your organisation? We provide writing support and professional consultation, to help you maximise your chances of success. Our dedicated team of bid writers have extensive experience delivering tendering expertise.

Whether you are tendering for the first time or have tendered before, we have a service suitable for you. We tailor each service to your needs, offering the following tender packages:

  • Tender Ready
  • Tender Writing
  • Tender Improvement
  • Tender Mentor

And if you haven’t found your perfect scaffolding tender opportunity yet? Our Construction Tenders portal is perfect for you. Our opportunity trackers manually search the latest scaffolding tender opportunities daily. Signing up to the portal, you will receive these opportunities straight to your inbox. What’s easier than that?

Get in touch with Construction Tenders

Sign up to Construction Tenders today and receive a daily construction leads bulletin straight to your inbox. The bulletin contains all the relevant small, and larger, construction tenders that we have uploaded that day.

Below are some scaffolding tenders sourced on our portal:

Provision of Scaffolding – Housing Responsive Repairs

North Tyneside Council- North East- Budget: Undisclosed

Scaffolding All Aspects

North Tyneside Council- North East- Budget: £400,000

Housing Programmed Scaffolding Works

North Tyneside Council- North East- Budget: Undisclosed

Framework Agreement for the Supply & Erection of Scaffolding

Pembrokeshire County Council- Wales- Budget: Undisclosed

Scaffolding Framework

Berneslai Homes- Yorkshire and Humber- Budget: £2,800,000

Our Opportunity Trackers manually scour and upload scaffolding tenders from hundreds of websites across the UK. You are able to filter the results by keyword, budget location and more. This means no more missed opportunities from purely relying on CPV codes which are often mislabeled. Our Construction Tenders portal hosts tendering opportunities from across the construction sector.

This includes the following:

And if you have any questions, your dedicated we will be on hand to help. What opportunities will you find? Contact us today, for a free live demo and find out how our exclusive member’s site can benefit you.