UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Choice Housing Ireland are seeking to appoint a Supplier for Print Management Services. The contract will initially be a 3 year with the possibility of extension. Approximate numbers of hardware required would be 12 Large form office industrial machines (for Choice offices) and 65 small form A4 machines (for schemes) all with copy, scan (to network) and print function. We are seeking a one stop solution including the supply of consumables on a next day basis.

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.

The Association wish to appoint a main contractor to undertake the new build construction of 20 no. new build CAT1 social housing units at Clonaver Drive, Belfast for the following mix of accommodation:  14no 3 Person 2 Bed apartments  2no 3 person 2 bed wheelchair apartments  4no 2 person 1 bed apartments The scheme has been programmed to commence within the 2023/24 financial year and is included within the Social Housing Development Programme for this period. A Planning application is still pending (Ref: LA04/2023/2709/F).

Multi Element Improvement works to include repairs to roof timbers, asbestos roof tile replacement, replacement of chimneys to original style, extend roof structure to rear returns, DPC injection to external walls to 1no property, windows and doors to the front to be reinstated to original design.

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Ballymoney 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 25 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 Lurgan 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 30 units from each potential Developer with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers. Therefore the output of the competition may exceed 30 units depending on tender returns.

The works comprise window/door repairs and/or replaced and other works to the external facade at 12-14 Bonds Hill, Londonderry. The existing dwellings are in a row of terrace, 2 storey height with dormers. The existing windows are timber sash and require removal for workshop repairs and later reinstated. Front entrance doors will also require removal for workshop repairs and later reinstated. The works are as detailed in the ITT documentation and associated Works Information and Site Information. The properties are located in Bonds Hill, Derry-Londonderry

Choice seeks to appoint developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build services in the Carryduff 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.

Choice Housing Ireland Ltd on behalf on Choice Services Ireland Ltd is looking to appoint a supplier of disabled adaptations, shower and mobility goods. The supplier will be expected to deliver and also allow for collection or urgent materials. This will be a three year contract (on a 1+1+1) basis.

The Association is seeking to appoint an Integrated Design Team (to include a Project Architect (acting as Lead Consultant), Consulting Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers, Principal Designer and NEC4 Supervisor) for the design and construction of a new social housing project at Cairnmartin Phase 3, Belfast, which is currently programmed to commence on site during the 2024/25 Social Housing Development Programme.

The proposed works consist of fire safety improvement works, fire door replacements, fire stopping, emergency lighting, internal redecoration, internal and external lighting. The work will also involve redecoration and replacement of suspended ceilings.

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 Housing intends to appoint an external recruitment consultant to assist with the identification and selection of new Board and Committee members on a framework basis for a three year term. The new contract will be effective from September 2024 to August 2027.

Choice Housing is looking to appoint a Contractor to complete the major adaptation works at 126 Crumlin Road. 2 Number extensions and internal alterations.

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 will be inviting tenders from experienced Architectural firms for the procurement and delivery of the external and internal refurbishment of Units 1 and 2 at 37-41 May Street, Belfast. The successful consultants will be responsible for providing an Architect-led multi-disciplinary team to include principal designer, quantity surveying, fire, structural, mechanical and electrical services, liaising closely with Choice throughout the project.

Choice has over 450 landlord electricity supplies across Northern Ireland with around 5 different electricity tariffs. Choice's current contractual arrangement expires on 1st August 2024. The Association is seeking to secure the most competitive price and will consider a range of options, including fixed and variable prices, and one and two year timeframes for the new contract terms. Electricity charges are typically passed onto tenants through their service charges and therefore Choice seeks to ensure that it is achieving value for money via undertaking a competitive tender exercise.

Choice Housing Ireland Limited (‘Choice’) Group invites tenders from suitably qualified Domestic Energy Assessor to carry out Energy Performance Certificates for our existing homes when they are being rented or sold, which may be occupied or void, for a contract term of 3 years.

Choice wishes to to avail of the services of an experienced and competent Reward Specialist/Job Evaluation Consultant to carry out a comprehensive pay and grading review, job evaluations, a comprehensive salary benchmarking exercise and recommend modifications as appropriate.