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The Employer wishes to secure a number of units of residential accommodation on sites within the area identified in the map at Section E of the Minimum Standard Questionnaire (Appendix 1). The Employer is willing to consider multiple offers for this requirement and may enter into a number of Contracts with successful Tenderer’s to secure its requirements or enter into a single Contract with a successful Tenderer for provision of units.

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** ***PLEASE NOTE: The Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire can be accessed in the Cft Documents area*** . Choice Housing Ireland Ltd is currently preparing to initiate a procurement exercise to establish a contract with one or more Suppliers for core services which include heating appliances, heating installations and any other form of heating system, renewables, ventilation (except standard extract fans) and water distribution systems within Choice properties. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, Choice wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process and potential service providers views on scale and scope of the contracts including if the service provision should be procured as lots An overview of the requirement and the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire can be accessed in the Cft Documents area. ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM on Tuesday 1st November 2022.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide competitive Land, Desing and Build services in the Lisburn area for Social and PRS/Affordable housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice/Maple and May design guide and performance specifications.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Enniskillen area for Social housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice design guide and performance specifications. The competition will seek developments of up to 50 units from each potential Developer with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers. Therefore the output of the competition may exceed 50 units depending on tender returns.

Choice Housing Ireland wishes to engage the services of a suitably experienced and competent Service Provider to assist in the delivery of high quality heating maintenance services. This includes Periodic Servicing Inspection and Responsive Maintenance of Gas and other Individual and Communal Heating Appliances and Heating Installations, including Out of Hours Emergency Callouts.

Choice seeks to appoint developers to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Lisburn area for Social and PRS / Affordable housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice Maple and May design guide and performance specifications. The competition will seek developments of up to 100 units from each potential Developer with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers. Therefore the output of the competition may exceed 100 units depending on tender returns.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Dunmurry area for social housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice Design Guide and performance specifications. The competition will seek developments of up to 50 units from each potential Developer with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers. Therefore the output of the competition may exceed 50 units depending on tender returns.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Enniskillen area for Social housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice design guide and performance specifications. The competition will seek developments of up to 50 units from each potential Developer with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers. Therefore the output of the competition may exceed 50 units depending on tender returns.

Choice Housing Ireland Ltd wished to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of responsive maintenance, out of hours emergency works, void property works and adaptations. The services are required for the Association’s properties in the west of the province (Lots 3 and 4) and include sheltered, supported and general needs accommodation. Contract core tasks include Responsive Maintenance (including Emergency Works ordered during Normal Working Hours), Out of Hours Emergency Works, Technical Inspections, Handyperson Services, Property Health Checks/MOTs, Mutual Exchanges Electrical Tests, Void Property Works, Communal Mechanical and Electrical Works (including but not limited to; CCTV, communal TV aerials and satellite systems, non-warden call door entry, automatic door openers). Planned maintenance/replacements may be undertaken as discretionary works such as planned revenue and capital works. The service provider will be required to provide the works to the association 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (including all weekends and holiday periods).

Choice wish to appoint contractors to a Construction Framework for Planned Maintenance (PMP) works. The Planned Maintenance team within the Assets Directorate require contractors to undertake works which include Multi Element Improvement, refurbishment and component replacement in line with Lifecycle Cost projections and the Asset Management Strategy. Workstreams include: • Kitchen Replacement • Bathroom replacement • Windows and Doors • Electrical upgrades • Fire doors • Painting and decorating • General building • Damp and mould remedials • Major adaptations • Retrofit works • Energy upgrades • Fire safety remedials

Choice Housing Ireland are currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of responsive maintenance, out of hours emergency works, void property works and adaptations. The services are required for the Association’s properties in the west of the province (Lots 3 and 4) and include sheltered, supported and general needs accommodation. Contract core tasks include Responsive Maintenance (including Emergency Works ordered during Normal Working Hours), Out of Hours Emergency Works, Technical Inspections, Handyperson Services, Property Health Checks/MOTs, Mutual Exchanges Electrical Tests, Void Property Works, Communal Mechanical and Electrical Works (including but not limited to; CCTV, communal TV aerials and satellite systems, non-warden call door entry, automatic door openers). Planned maintenance/replacements may be undertaken as discretionary works such as planned revenue and capital works. The service provider will be required to provide the works to the association 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (including all weekends and holiday periods). Prior to initiating the procurement Choice wish to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Craigavon area for social housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice Design Guide and performance specifications. The competition will seek developments of up to 50 units from each potential Developer with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Omagh area for social housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice Design Guide and performance specifications.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Greater Belfast area for social housing projects. This will include the supply of land, design and delivery of property to meet DfC Housing Association Guide, statutory requirements, the Choice Design Guide and performance specifications. The competition will seek developments of up to 20 units from each potential Developer with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers. Therefore the output of the competition may exceed 20 units depending on tender returns.

Choice Housing wishes to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to carry out MEI works at Corkey House, Belfast. The works are listed below and include various repairs to the Corkey House complex in Belfast and are detailed in the ITT documentation and associated Works Information and Site Information. Although there may be some minor variations from property-to-property, in general the scope of refurbishment/improvement works comprise but are not limited to: • Internal alteration works to form 2nr new ensuite bedrooms • The provision of new Choice specification bath/shower rooms (inc. new PVC clad walls and non-slip floor finishes), which will also comply (where possible) with the requirements of the DfC Design Guide • The provision of new communal fire doorsets to all floors. • The provision of new fire rated screens to internal communal areas. • Decoration of the internal communal areas. • Replacement of all suspended ceiling grid systems and tiles to communal areas. • Replacement of all floor finishes within communal areas. • The upgrade/renewal of existing insulation measures to the roof void to ensure compliance with current NI Building Regulations. • The provision of Fire Compartmentation and Fire Stopping to the existing roof void and communal areas. • Roof cleaning. • Eaves upgrade to include new eaves felt, fascia and soffits. • Dry verge installation. • Power washing of paths. • Boundary wall repairs and cleaning. The above list of Works represents a general summary only and the Contractor must refer to all sections of the Works Information, Site Information and Price List to ensure they’re fully conversant with, and understand, all aspects of the Contract requirements.

*Pre Market Engagement* Choice Housing Ireland are currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with suitably qualified contractor for the provision of office and scheme cleaning works and waste management services. Requirements include: Cleaning services • General Needs, Sheltered and Supported Housing Developments – Duties include cleaning of communal areas including entrances, hallways, corridors, lifts, driveways and paths. • Office cleaning. Waste services • Waste/bin store area upkeep, tidiness and general hygiene management. • Bin presentation and return for council removal. • Ad-hoc waste services to include removal of bulk items. • Industrial cleaning services. Prior to initiating the procurement Choice wish to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Choice Housing seeks to appoint Developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build works opportunities in the Antrim area to deliver social housing projects as part of the Social Housing Development Programme (SHDP) . This will include the supply of land and design and construction of properties to meet the Department for Communities’ Housing Association Guide and statutory requirements (e.g. Planning Permission, Building Control approval), as well as adhering to Choice Housing’s Design Requirements guide, Employer’s Requirements and performance specifications.

Choice Housing seeks to appoint Developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build works opportunities in the Ballymoney area to deliver social housing projects as part of the Social Housing Development Programme (SHDP). This will include the supply of land and design and construction of properties to meet the Department for Communities’ Housing Association Guide and statutory requirements (e.g. Planning Permission, Building Control approval), as well as adhering to Choice Housing’s Design Requirements guide, Employer’s Requirements and performance specifications.