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
• 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%.
• 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.
Major Stock Damp Remediation and Improvement 2022-23
The scope and purpose of this competition is to identify a fire consultancy service to assist with the Fire Safety Management of the Radius portfolio, in line with the recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt’s report, ‘Building a Safer Future – Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety’, which advocates a consistent, proactive approach to building safety.
The Fire Engineer is instructed within the scope of these tender documents and as part of Fire Engineering Service to provide professional services and recommendations to assist Radius Housing in meeting its obligations under relevant fire safety legislation, including the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 and under the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 & the Fire & Rescue Services Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and allied legislation, and any future changes to legislation or government advice, to the extent of responsibility for premises or parts of premises falling under its control.
The term “Fire Engineering Service” is intended to mean professional Fire Engineering Services to include, but not limited to the following areas:
• Provision of expert advice in relation to fire safety policy and procedures;
• Fire Engineering advice in relation to new developments;
• Fire Risk Assessments of existing buildings as required;
• Expert advice in relation to maintenance and in-house audits;
• Training of staff and other stakeholders in relation to fire safety; and
• Assistance to optimise tenant engagement in relation to fire safety.
Major Stock Damp Remediation and Improvement 2022-23
The works comprise refurbishing 100 dwellings located within an approximately 2 mile radius of Belfast City Centre. The individual dwellings are located within terraces of similar dwellings however the adjoining dwellings are in most circumstances owned by “others” and not part of this contract.
The dwellings are largely situated within five definitive urban areas and the dwelling units are spread asymmetrically throughout these areas. The contract requires programme and sequencing flexibility to suit the evolving requirements of the clients Housing Management team. The scope of the contract shall include “Outward” and “Inward” decanting of tenants from Radius addresses as each successive phase starts and finishes. The travel distance between any dwelling unit and a decent dwelling unit will not exceed 2.0 miles. Storage facilities shall be maintained in the locality for storing tenants’ items that cannot be moved to the temporary decant accommodation.
The dwellings are almost all in the region of 100 years old and all have received varying levels of intervention including extensions since original construction. The units are a mixture of 2 and 3 storey, they are broadly similar, but not uniform, in terms of composition and condition. The principal objective of the works is to introduce features to prevent damp, (rising and penetrating), ingress and improve the thermal properties of the dwellings. Works will comprise preparatory works to allow installation of damp proofing works including chemical injection damp proofing system in existing solid masonry walls with tanking in selected areas and provision of new solid floors and damp proof membrane.
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.
• A 12 month contract is required, anticipated to commence on 1st June 2023.
• 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%.
• 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.
Quantity Surveyor Team (QS) Professional Services Framework for Social Housing Providers
The authority wishes to procure suitably qualified and competent QS’s to provide the professional services as
detailed in the Scope of Services in relation to certain schemes for dwellings and property throughout
Northern Ireland
Heating Servicing, Repairs and New Installation Works
The Contracting Authority, Radius Housing Association Ltd owns and manages nearly 13,000 general needs, sheltered and supported housing schemes in and around Northern Ireland
Radius Housing Association LtdNorthern IrelandWAC-251649
The Contracting Authority, Radius Housing Association Ltd owns and manages nearly 13,000 general needs, sheltered and supported housing schemes in and around Northern Ireland. Radius Housing are appointing a Provider to deliver the works identified from Fire Risk Assessments undertaken by others.
RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTDNorthern IrelandWAC-318526
The Associations require 1 contractor to operate Northern Ireland wide to provide the services described.
The Employer requires the Security Services for a period of two years with 2 further optional extensions (at Radius' discretion) of 12 months each (2+1+1).
The Radius Housing Securities Contract must meet the following objectives;
1. Provide best practice in Security 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.
Window & Gutter Cleaning Services for Radius Housing
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.