FOI request (FOIR-732991042)

Building Maintenance Units

Requested Mon 21 July 2025
Responded Thu 31 July 2025

I would like to request additional information relating to the inspection and maintenance of any of the following systems:

a. Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) and cradles

b. Mobile traversing gantry systems and travelling ladders

c. MEWPs

d. Materials hoists, lifting beams and accessories

Generally, spend relating to these services falls under Facilities Management, Property Services, Repairs and Maintenance, or Grounds Maintenance type cost centres.

Please could you provide the following information:

1. Who currently provides the above-mentioned services?

2. Is there an existing contract in place that governs the provision of these services?

3. If so, when is the current contract due to expire?

4. Is there an extension clause in the current contract?

5. What is the current contract value annually?

6. How was the contract awarded?

7. Who oversaw the contract award? Please provide a phone number / email address.

8. Is there any intention to release a tender for the above-mentioned services in the foreseeable future? If so, kindly provide an estimated timeline or relevant details.

If you are unable to provide details for these specific services, please provide information of which main contractor provides Hard FM services.

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Response

Hastings Borough Council holds no information in respect of this request.