Annual Building Planned and Reactive Maintenance

Closes in 15 daysSubmission deadline: 30 October 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Adelaide

About this tender

Overview The City of Burnside is seeking responses from suitably qualified and experienced building contractors for the provision of planned and reactive building maintenance services across Council-owned operational and non-operational facilities. Scope The successful Contractor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of planned and reactive building maintenance services to ensure Council facilities remain safe, compliant, functional, fit for purpose and in good repair. Requests for work will be issued via the City of Burnside's Work Order system. The Contractor shall provide planned, reactive and emergency building maintenance services to Council owned and managed facilities, buildings, structures and associated assets. Services shall include the inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, installation and minor construction of building elements necessary to maintain assets in a safe, functional and serviceable condition. The scope of services may include, but is not limited to: General Building Maintenance General handyman and repair services Make-safe works following damage, vandalism or incidents Minor carpentry, joinery and cabinetry repairs Temporary repairs pending permanent rectification works Doors, Windows and Hardware Repair of doors, frames and jambs Adjustment and replacement of locks, latches and door furniture Repair and replacement of hinges, closers, seals and weather strips Repair of gates, access panels and hatches Replacement of broken glazing where appropriately licensed and qualified Carpentry and Joinery Repair and replacement of timber structures and fixtures Installation and repair of cabinetry, benches and shelving Repair of skirtings, architraves and trims Walls, Floors and Ceilings Minor repairs to walls, ceilings and flooring Patching of holes, cracks and damaged surfaces Replacement of damaged ceiling tiles Repair of floor coverings and transition strips Minor plasterboard and cladding repairs Minor graffiti removals Painting including applying paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate interior and exterior surfaces of operational buildings and other structures Fixtures and Fittings Installation of shelving, brackets, hooks and noticeboards Installation of signs and wayfinding elements Repair and replacement of furniture and fittings Minor furniture repair, including curtains, blinds and tracks Safety and Access Infrastructure Repair and replacement of handrails and guardrails Repair of steps, ramps and landings Rectification of trip hazards and minor access defects Exterior Building Elements Minor repairs to building façades and cladding Replacement of damaged building components following storm or impact damage Roof tiling including trade tile and slate regular and irregular roofs, and repair and renovate tile roofs, use roof tiling tools and equipment, apply protective paint coating systems and repair and replace valleys, valley irons and flashings Emergency and Make-Safe Works Attendance to urgent building defects Securing buildings following break-ins or vandalism Installation of temporary barriers, boarding or safety controls Making hazardous areas safe pending permanent repairs Minor Building Projects (on a quotation basis) Small-scale refurbishment and improvement works Installation of fixtures and fittings associated with facility upgrades Minor demolition and reinstatement works Council-requested building modifications Typical Exclusions The following services are excluded unless otherwise specified: Plumbing works requiring a licensed plumber Electrical works requiring a licensed electrician Fire protection systems maintenance HVAC and mechanical services Lift maintenance Asbestos removal Structural engineering works Roofing replacement beyond minor repairs Specialist glazing works requiring licensed contractors Contract Terms and Conditions Initial contract term of three (3) years Two options to extend for a further one-year period each, exercisable at the sole discretion of the Council Enquiries Contact: Procurement Burnside Office: +61 (08) 83664200 Email: procurement@burnside.sa.gov.au

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