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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for grounds maintenance services: SPECIALIST PLANTING and SPORTS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Apex Housing Association are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Electricity for the communal landlord areas and other buildings. Scope of Services and Specification Summary: • A 12 month variable contract is required, anticipated to commence October 2025. • Only electricity suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to make submissions under this tender. • Information on electricity consumption and the number of sites (MPRNs) has been provided by the Association within the Tender package. However, information may be subject to minor changes and consumption may vary. • Additional sites may be added to any contracts during the contract term. • Prices should be all inclusive with the exception of VAT, which will be added at a rate of 5 percent. • Sites are understood to be exempt from climate change levy. • The contract will be procured in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(a)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract. The Association reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time. Apex have considered the use of Lots for this contract but do not believe the use of Lots are suitable due the limited number of sites the services are to be carried out in. A Conflicts Assessment has been completed.

The Project is for the delivery of multiple social housing units in areas of acute housing need. Developers must provide the land, design, and construction and ensure completion of the scheme for Apex in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide, Client's Requirements and statutory body requirements. Developers should note that the maximum size of development that it is envisaged will be eligible for DfC funding is 40 units. While there may be some limited tolerance above this number, any Tender Responses proposing a development with a number of units in excess of 110% of this number is unlikely to be acceptable and may be rejected and not considered as part of the evaluation. If a Developer has a site that will facilitate a development in excess of the maximum numbers, it is open to such Developer to split their site into a number of smaller phases or schemes (each of which individually is less than the maximum numbers set out above) to be delivered across a number of financial years. If a Developer adopts this approach they will need to submit their proposals for each phase or scheme as a separate Tender Response, which will be evaluated individually on its own merits. Developers must note that the prices for any subsequent schemes or phases will remain fixed and as such any increase in prices (e.g. due to price inflation) for later schemes or phases (that may not be expected to be delivered for a number of years) will need to be incorporated into the fixed prices included in a Developer's Tender Response. Following evaluation of Tender Responses, Apex will rank the Developer's Tender Responses. Apex thereafter anticipates contracting with one or more of the highest ranked Developers. Apex can determine at its sole discretion how many Developers it will contract with, and ultimately Apex will make this assessment on whether to contract with one or more Developers based on affordability including in the context of the availability of DfC funding. Apex reserves the right to make staggered awards to one or more Developers over a period of 12 months from the Tender Submission Time and Date. Developer's should note that once awarded the prices included in the conditional sale agreement will remain fixed, even if it takes some time for the conditions to be satisfied. In view of the acute housing need, Apex would expect Developer's to propose schemes where they envisage that all conditions would be satisfied within a period no later than 48 months after award. If Apex elects to contract with a Developer it shall enter into a conditional sale agreement. The Developer shall work with Apex to secure Apex approval of the detailed design and secure planning approval (at risk) (in accordance with the conditional sale agreement) which will enable Apex to apply to NIHE for funding. Apex and the Developer will be required to work cooperatively to finalise the proposal and to secure these approvals (at risk). Developers should note that due to funding and affordability issues, Apex may be constrained in relation to the number of schemes that it can deliver in any single financial year, this may impact on the timing for the satisfaction of the conditions, but Apex would expect that it would only enter into a conditional agreement if it envisaged that, notwithstanding any funding and affordability restrictions, the necessary conditions could be satisfied within 48 months of contract award. For the avoidance of doubt, Apex can elect to cancel the conditional sale agreement at any stage if the Developer cannot satisfy the conditions contained in it. Apex is inviting Developers, who can demonstrate that they either: (a) own the site and can provide clear non-encumbered title to Apex; or (b) have an exclusive arrangement with the Site Owner enabling the transfer of the site to Apex with clear non-encumbered title. to submit proposals for the provision of social housing on the site. Apex anticipates that the minimum size of development which it will consider as part of the evaluation is 20 units, however, it reserves, at its sole discretion, the right to contract with a Developer in respect of a site with fewer units.

The contract is for the provision of works to redevelop the lands between Upper Galliagh Road, South of Beragh Hill Road, West of Beraghvale and North of Skeoge Link Road (A515) in Derry/Londonderry. This will involve the construction of housing, allotments and associated landscaping and external works. This proposal will be to deliver 121no. new build social housing units and associated external works. A site Location Map, Proposed Site Plan and 3D Visualisations of the proposal have been provided as part of the Participation Stage Documentation. The housing mix is as follows: • 46no. 3P2B General Needs Houses • 6no. 3P2B Complex Needs Houses • 44no. 5P3B General Needs Houses • 5no. 5P3B Complex Needs Houses • 4no. 6P4B General Needs Houses • 16no. 3P2B General Needs Apartments (Consisting of 2 storey buildings, each with 4no. own door apartments) Associated external works: The associated external works will include the following: - Allotments with gated entrance for vehicular access, separate gate for pedestrian access and perimeter paladin fence. The allotments will be managed by a community group. - Landscaped/grassed public realm spaces spread out across the site. - Bell mouth junctions to be built for roads that will connect to future phases. - Tail ends for service connections into future phases. - Attenuation systems to be provided under some landscaped areas. - Temporary pumping station to be provided for this phase. - Coordination of key infrastructure works will be required in line with the programme and consistent with anticipated programme as below.

The works comprise construction of a mixed use development including Social Housing, Community and Commercial buildings together with public realm space including feature canopies/covered areas, paving and surfacing, fencing and gates. The works also include all associated drainage and site services installations. Building 1 Commercial Building • Three storey, comprising of shell only retail to ground floor, and shell only office space to first and second floors Building 2 Community Building • Three storey, comprising of double height sports hall office space, training and counselling space and terrace area Social Housing • 8 Nr. social housing units and associated siteworks Public Realm Works • Hard and soft landscaping to remainder of site; including feature canopies and covered areas

Apex Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas Scope of Services and Specification Summary: • The requirement has been divided into 2 regional lots based on supply areas. (Lot 1 - Phoenix network area & Lot 2 - Firmus network area). • Tenderers may bid for one or all lots and tenderers may be successful for one or all lots. • We wish to enter into a 12-month variable contract. • Only natural gas suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to make submissions under this tender. • Information on gas consumption and the number of sites has been provided by the Association within the Tender package. However, information may be subject to minor changes and consumption may vary. • Additional sites may be added to any contracts during the contract term. • Prices should be all inclusive with the exception of VAT, which will be added at a rate of 5%. • Group billing must be provided along with an online billing facility / customer portal. • Payments from the Association are expected to be via Direct Debit with terms to be agreed. The contract will be procured in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(a)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract. The Association reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time. Apex have considered the use of Lots for this contract and have identified 2 suitable Lots.

Apex Housing Association (the Client) manages a wide portfolio of buildings including general needs housing, supported living schemes, and sheltered housing developments across multiple locations. These buildings typically include communal areas, individual dwellings, staff areas, offices, and plant rooms. The alarm and security installations across the sites include the following, Fire alarm Warden/Nurse Call Access Control Automated Doors Intruder alarm CCTV Personal Attack Alarm Disabled Refuge The installations include both landlord and domestic systems and are of varying ages, manufacturers, and configurations. Fire alarm systems in Apex properties include a mix of conventional, addressable, domestic-type interlinked alarms, and hybrid systems. Some properties include multiple systems installed in different parts of the building. Systems may be integrated with ancillary services such as door access, AOV / smoke ventilation, warden call, passenger lifts, or staff call alarms. The Client requires a competent and experienced fire alarm maintenance Contractor to carry out periodic servicing, inspection, testing, and minor repairs of all alarm and security systems as listed within these documents. This shall be carried out in accordance with applicable standards, legislation and manufacturers' guidance to ensure continued functionality, reliability and statutory compliance of each system. The appointed Contractor shall provide a full programmed maintenance regime covering all equipment forming part of the alarm and security systems. Maintenance shall include all system components such as but not limited to: Fire Alarm Systems: Control panels, zone cards, loop cards, power supplies, batteries, smoke detectors, heat detectors, multi-sensors, beam detectors, aspirating detection systems, manual call points, sounders, sounder beacons, voice sounders, interfaces, relay units, door hold-open devices, input/output modules, repeater panels, autodiallers, and network interfaces. Warden/Nurse Call Systems: Call points, pull cords, call reset units, indicator panels, overdoor lights, staff presence indicators, control units, communication handsets, and associated field devices. Access Control and Automated Door Systems: Control units, proximity readers, keypads, maglocks, electric strikes, request-to-exit devices, door contacts, interface modules, door operators, safety sensors, and override switches. Intruder Alarm Systems: Control panels, PIR sensors, magnetic contacts, vibration sensors, glass break detectors, panic buttons, internal and external sounders, strobe lights, keypads, remote fobs, and dial-out/integration modules. CCTV Systems: Cameras (fixed, PTZ, dome), digital/analog video recorders (NVR/DVR), monitors, power supplies, motion detection devices, housing units, brackets/mounts, and associated recording and storage hardware/software. Personal Attack Alarm Systems: Fixed and wireless panic buttons, reset units, control panels, communication devices, and interface units. Disabled Refuge / Emergency Voice Communication Systems: Refuge outstations, fire telephones, control panels, handsets, status indicators, and cabling infrastructure. A full scope of service and list of properties is included in Doc 02 - Service Description and Scope. This is a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement act utilising two stages. Contract form: to be NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) or other form as specified. Duration: 3 Years with possible extension of 2 years (3+2)

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for grounds maintenance services: SPECIALIST PLANTING and SPORTS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for grounds maintenance services: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE and ARBORICULTURE WORKS

The works comprise construction of a mixed use development including Social Housing, Community and Commercial buildings together with public realm space including feature canopies/covered areas, paving and surfacing, fencing and gates. The works also include all associated drainage and site services installations. Building 1 Commercial Building • Three storey, comprising of shell only retail to ground floor, and shell only office space to first and second floors Building 2 Community Building • Three storey, comprising of double height sports hall office space, training and counselling space and terrace area Social Housing • 8 Nr. social housing units and associated siteworks Public Realm Works • Hard and soft landscaping to remainder of site; including feature canopies and covered areas

Apex Housing Association (the Client) manages a wide portfolio of buildings including general needs housing, supported living schemes, and sheltered housing developments across multiple locations. These buildings typically include communal areas, individual dwellings, staff areas, offices, and plant rooms. The alarm and security installations across the sites include the following, Fire alarm Warden/Nurse Call Access Control Automated Doors Intruder alarm CCTV Personal Attack Alarm Disabled Refuge The installations include both landlord and domestic systems and are of varying ages, manufacturers, and configurations. Fire alarm systems in Apex properties include a mix of conventional, addressable, domestic-type interlinked alarms, and hybrid systems. Some properties include multiple systems installed in different parts of the building. Systems may be integrated with ancillary services such as door access, AOV / smoke ventilation, warden call, passenger lifts, or staff call alarms. The Client requires a competent and experienced fire alarm maintenance Contractor to carry out periodic servicing, inspection, testing, and minor repairs of all alarm and security systems as listed within these documents. This shall be carried out in accordance with applicable standards, legislation and manufacturers' guidance to ensure continued functionality, reliability and statutory compliance of each system. The appointed Contractor shall provide a full programmed maintenance regime covering all equipment forming part of the alarm and security systems. Maintenance shall include all system components

Apex Housing Association are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Electricity for the communal landlord areas and other buildings. Scope of Services and Specification Summary: • A 12 month variable contract. • Only electricity suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to make submissions under this tender. • Information on electricity consumption and the number of sites (MPRNs) has been provided by the Association within the Tender package. However, information may be subject to minor changes and consumption may vary