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Social Housing Construction Project at St Patricks Barracks, Ballymena

Competitive Land, Design & Build in Belfast

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.

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 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

Land, Design And Build For Social Housing Newcastle & Castlewellan 2022

Competitive Land, Design & Build Belfast

Competitive Land, Design & Build Comber and Ballygowan

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.

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 seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Electricity for it's communal landlord areas and other buildings.

Radius Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas for it's communal landlord areas and other buildings.

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 AssociatedDay Care Centres

The Contract is for the provision of Cleaning and Waste Management Services 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: • Cleaning of communal areas including entrances, hallways, corridors, lifts, driveways, paths and bin stores. • Cleaning of offices and; • Adhoc specialist clean • Adhoc domestic cover • Waste management services The Service Information defines the cleaning tasks to be undertaken and the frequency at which these tasks are to be completed at each site. It is for the contractor to determine the amount of time needed each period to deliver the services specified. Details of individual properties, the frequency of cleaning and the facilities available is set out in the Service Information (Document 2) and the Asset List included in the Pricing Document.

Radius Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Electricity for it's communal

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 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.

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.

The authority wishes to procure suitably qualified and competent IDT’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. The services required under the IDT framework agreement will be for the provision of multi discipline construction related professional services