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The proposed construction works contract is for a residential development of 260 social housing units on a greenfield site on the Glen Road, Hannahstown, Belfast that includes a housing mix of 176 homes including split level units, 3 wheelchair accessible bungalows and 81 apartments within 9 blocks including 1 ‘Happi Principles’ block which includes additional communal spaces. The site also includes extensive landscaping, a children’s play park, amenity space and other ancillary works. The complexity of this development includes site clearance, site remodelling due to site topography, removal of contamination, areas of ground conditions utility alterations, all engineering service and detailed phasing requirements. It is expected ALL social housing units built under this contract will achieve Secured by Design and Lifetime Homes accreditation. All units will also be required to achieve EPC Rating ‘A’. The project will also be delivered to BIM Level 2. A Planning Application for the project was submitted to Belfast City Council on 20/01/2023 and was validated on 24/02/2023. Ref Number LA04/2023/2557/F. It is currently envisaged that planning approval will be obtained during 2024. The contract will be for approximately 56 months from date of award and is scheduled to start in Summer 2024 with the ITT documentation being issued in Q1 2024. A summary of the proposed project is provided in the table below: Time is to be of the essence in delivering the Works and any failure by the Contractor to comply with the time limits for commencing or completing the works shall be deemed to be a substantial failure by the Contractor to comply with the contract giving the Employer a right to terminate the contract.

Scope of Services and Specification Summary: • The requirement has been divided into 2 regional lots based on supply areas. (Lot 1 – Phoenix network area and Lot 2 – Firmus network area). • Tenderers may bid for one or all lots and tenderers may be successful for one or all lots. • A 12-month contract is required, anticipated to commence on 1st July 2024. • Gas supply is across multiple regions on a flexible priced basis. • 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. • Rates are to be variable with a fixed margin • Prices should be all-inclusive with the exception of VAT, which will be added at a rate of 5 percent. • 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.

1.1. SPECIFICATION This section seeks to outline a description and scope of requirements for the Supply of Landlord Electricity. For clarity please see detail below: Scope of Services and Specification Summary: • A 12 month contract is required, anticipated to commence on 1st July 2024. • Electricity supply is across multiple tariffs on a flexible priced basis. • 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. • Rates are to be variable with a fixed margin • 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. • 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

Newtownards D&B 23-24

Each Development (an individual Development Contract) is for the provision of social housing units in the Mid and East Antrim Council Area by means of design and build, where the Developer provides the land, designs, constructs and completes the scheme for Radius in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide, Employers Requirements and statutory body requirements. Radius will consider mixed tenure developments that is where some of the homes are designed and built to be social housing and some may be private or affordable standard homes. It is a programme requirement to commence the construction of the units no later than March 2026 with an envisaged construction period of no more than 24 months. The units can be delivered over a number of sites or on one site. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, any one site must provide a minimum of 10 units. The developers proposals must ensure each site includes a range of house types. It is a normal assumption from NIHE that 10% of any development should consist of standard wheelchair accommodation. The successful proposal from Q Street Assets Ltd consist of 60 housing units in a mix of 30 social housing units and 30 mixed tenure units at Montague Avenue Ballymena.

Radius Housing Association invites tenders from those wishing to be appointed to provide land and subsequently the design and construction of social housing in the area of Antrim Road). Placement onto the Framework Agreement will be by way of a competitive tendering procedure, to assess all bidders who submitted tenders against the criteria outlined in the tender. It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 Developers will be appointed to the Framework, subject to an adequate number of satisfactory tenderers being received.

Radius Housing Association invites tenders from those wishing to be appointed to provide land and subsequently the design and construction of social housing in the area of Ballyclare. Placement onto the Framework Agreement will be by way of a competitive tendering procedure, to assess all bidders who submitted tenders against the criteria outlined in the tender. It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 Developers will be appointed to the Framework, subject to an adequate number of satisfactory tenderers being received.

The Contracting Authority wishes to procure a Framework with two (2) Integrated Design Teams for a multi-disciplined Integrated Design Team (IDT) to carry out the Services. This Framework is to cover Services in relation to Planned Maintenance Services and Repair Works which the Authority provides. The Framework Member(s) appointed to this Framework will be required to provide full Integrated Design Team Professional Services to Radius Housing Association. The Works that will be required include but are not limited to the following:- • Major refurbishment, rehabilitation, and damp remediation works. • Replacement/refurbishment of kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, heating systems, electrical wiring, and roofing (including structural alterations, roof lights, and cavity wall insulation). • Fire safety works, including upgrade/replacement of fire doors, compartmentation and fire stopping. • External works such as pathways, ramps, railings, parking improvements, and surface treatments. • Development works, including acquisition and adaptation of existing properties. • Internal/external redecoration and space reconfiguration. • General external works, including gutter/drain repairs, roof treatments, and cleaning. • Works to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act. • Works to ensure compliance with equality, accessibility, and safeguarding legislation. • Investigation of structural defects, with costed remedial recommendations. • Design and supervision of remedial works, including tendering support. • Sustainability projects, including EPC reporting, assessments, and improvement works. • Other maintenance and compliance-related works arising during the Framework term. The Works as outlined above and the Services associated with same, are subject to change dependent upon the requirements of the Contracting Authority and the nature of Funding obtained and approvals received for each project. The Contracting Authority does not guarantee that any (or all) of the Services will be required or awarded under the Framework. The successful Framework Member will be required to advise as to whether Planning, Building Control approval and/or any other regulatory approvals are required for Works arising out of an appointment under the framework and will make representations to the relevant authorities in this regard. Completed projects must have a structural life expectancy of at least 30 years. The Authority's stock comprises a variety of house types including but not limited to Flats in Blocks and individual houses in the following categories: • General Needs accommodation, • Sheltered , • Supported Housing and Care Homes' sectors, • Hostels and • Office accommodation. The above outline of current stock is indicative only. Suppliers should note that at any time the stock may be increased during the Framework period by way of development, mergers, acquisitions or stock transfer from other Contracting Authorities

The Contract is for the provision of periodic Electrical Condition Inspection Reporting (EICR) services including remedial repairs to Radius Housing stock throughout Northern Ireland.as fully described in Document 2 Service Information. It is the intention of Radius Housing to award a contract to a single provider for the service which includes Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for all designated domestic dwellings within the Radius Housing's portfolio, in accordance with the requirements of BS 7671 (current edition, AMD2:2022) and IET Guidance Note 3. All installations must be inspected and tested at the required frequency (5 years for residential and communal areas, or sooner if recommended). The Service Provider is responsible for the completion of a compliant EICR, including schedules of inspections, test results, and observations with associated coding.

Radius Housing Association invites tenders from those wishing to be appointed to provide land and subsequently the design and construction of social housing in the area of Newry). Placement onto the Framework Agreement will be by way of a competitive tendering procedure, to assess all bidders who submitted tenders against the criteria outlined in the tender. It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 Developers will be appointed to the Framework, subject to an adequate number of satisfactory tenderers being received. Each Development (an individual Development Contract) is for the provision of a minimum of 10 social housing units in Newry by means of design and build, where the Developer provides the land, designs, constructs and completes the scheme for Radius in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide; Employers Requirements and statutory body requirements. This procurement is subject to all necessary funding and approvals being obtained. Radius Housing reserve the right to discontinue the procurement process at any stage. The appointment of a developer to the framework is not a guarantee by Radius Housing of the development commencing.

Land, Design & Build - Dungannon 2022

The Client intends to enter into a Contract with the successful Tenderer (the “Service Provider”) for the periodic and routine grounds maintenance (including horticultural and tree works) communal building and window cleaning and estate services to its Properties to meet its repairing and maintenance obligations as a landlord. Grounds Maintenance: • Grass Cutting • Litter and leaf picking of grassed and planted areas • Maintenance of planted areas • Hedge cutting • Horticultural works • Maintenance of OAP, Customer and Void Property gardens • Maintenance of trees • Tree surgery • Clearance of open culverts, ditches etc • Snow clearance and/or gritting Cleaning Services to Hard Landscape and Associated Buildings: • Litter picking and weeding • Cleaning and clearance • Bin and Refuse Stores • Quarterly power washing Bins and Bin Stores • Playgrounds and play equipment • Annual power washing to hard landscaping - General Needs Dwellings • Maintenance of hard landscaping Miscellaneous Works • Pick up loose rubbish, place all overspills in the bins. Pull out all bins, sweep out, wash down, and disinfect and deodorise the bin room(s). • Deep pressure clean bin room(s), including bins. • Report any bulky items left in or around the bins stores and bin areas. • Report any pest/vermin infestation to the Client. • All abandoned vehicles to be reported to the Client with details of make, model, registration number, vehicle excise duty, colour and precise location. Undertaking Tree Surveys when instructed. Liaison with local authorities in connection with Trees having Tree Preservation Orders

This tender for radius Housing (primarily the Housing with Care Directorate), requires the contractor to provide catering, cleaning and laundry services for supported housing schemes for people with disabilities and complex needs, as well as specialist care facilities for the frail elderly, people with learning disabilities and people with dementia. This contract is for 24 hour care and support schemes within the Radius Housing portfolio which are listed in the tender documents.

Radius Housing (Radius) on behalf of itself and the named parties (Contracting Authority) is seeking to select two Employers Agent, multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the delivery of Land, Design and Build projects (package deals where a developer provides the site, designs, builds and completes the project) arising out of successful bids being received for the competitions run by Radius Housing Association or “called off” any appropriate Land Design & Build Framework. The Employer requires the Employers Agent to be fully acquainted with all procedures and requirements of current Department for Communities Housing Associations Guide including all amendments.

Undertake the role of the Project Manager under the NEC ECC and perform other duties in order to facilitate efficient Project Management for projects / schemes within the development programme. This will involve Project Management of projects with a range of dwelling types and support services to meet housing needs, the nature of the accommodation and services include:

Scope of Services and Specification Summary: • A 1-year fixed price contract is required, with the option of two further 1-year extensions (1+1+1) anticipated to commence in October 2023. • DTA21 discounted pricing provided and a fixed price contract to be billed annually. • The provider must be a Microsoft Gold / Platinum partner. • The Association require the ability to add, move and remove licenses as required during the contract term. • Continual updates on the Microsoft suite provided to be aligned with the most recent versions. • Proposed review offerings. • The Association will also consider additional features including but not limited to: o Training o Offers to employees The current agreement details are: Microsoft® Select Plus Agreement S7709830 Price Level Adjustment • Lead Affiliate PCN: 8A04DC3F • Agreement Number: S7709830 • Additional Affiliate PCN: 8C6103C3

Radius Housing are seeking to appoint Catering, Cleaning & Laundry Provider for the Associations Housing with Care schemes and Day Care facilities to provide a 7 day a week service. It is the intention of Radius Housing to award a contract to a single provider for the service which includes: a. Catering Services for 9 Housing with Care Homes and Associated Day Care Centres b. Cleaning Services and Laundry Services for 9 Housing with Care Homes and Associated Day Care Centres

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR RADIUS HOUSING NEW OFFICE BUILDING AND REFURBISHMENT

The Associations require 1 contractor to operate Northern Ireland wide to provide the services described. The Employer requires the Window and Gutter Cleaning Service for a period of two years with an option to extend for 2 periods of 2 years and an additional period of 12 months, maximum of 7 years in total (2+2+2+1). The Radius Housing Window and Gutter Cleaning contract must meet the following objectives; 1. Provide best practice in window and gutter cleaning services to allow Radius to discharge its duty of care obligations to customers and staff. 2. Be delivered cost effectively and represent optimal value for money 3. Ultimately improve Radius Housing customer satisfaction As an actively developing Housing Sector, the Authority reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of site locations as is necessary.