housing contracts

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of suitably qualified, experienced and compliant Agency Workers to meet temporary staffing requirements across a range of services and schemes operated by Apex Housing. The Framework Agreement for each Lot shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall continue for an initial period of two (2) years. The Contracting Authority shall have the option to extend the Framework Agreement by up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months (2+1+1). The Framework Agreement will facilitate the provision of Agency Workers for ad hoc, emergency and short-term assignments on an as-required basis. The requirements have been divided into the following Lots: • Lot 1 – Provision of Agency Nursing Staff • Lot 2 – Provision of Agency Care, Support and Ancillary Staff Each Lot will be assessed and awarded independently and will result in a separate Framework Agreement. Apex intends to appoint a maximum of three Suppliers to each Lot, based on their final ranking.

Housing Executive Direct requires a contract for the supply and delivery of fire doorsets. Please see the Tender Documentation for all requirements.

Apex Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas The contract will be procured in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out at Section 20(2)(a) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). The Association reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time. Apex have considered the use of Lots for this contract and have identified 3 suitable Lots. Lot 1 - Phoenix network area Lot 2 - Evolve network area Lot 3 - Kinecx network area.

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 Clarawood House, Clara Way, Belfast, which is currently programmed to commence on site during the 2027/28 Social Housing Development Programme. The proposed development site is earmarked for transfer to Choice Housing by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The services for the project will incorporate, but are not limited to, site appraisal, assisting the Association with its application for Housing Association Grant, architectural and services design through RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Stages 0 – 4 (including strategy, project brief, concept and developed design, etc.), cost planning and management, services design, civil and structural designs, preparation of contract and tender documents, management of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and health and safety compliance construction stage design management and quality inspections, risk management and administration of all applicable statutory applications (e.g. applications for Planning Permission, etc.). The Integrated Design Team will also provide support services to the Association and NEC4 Project Manager during the construction and post-completion phases. The proposed service is to be undertaken in accordance with all regulatory requirements, such as the Department for Communities’ Housing Association Guide, Choice Housing Design Guide and any appropriate legislative requirements.

Tenders are invited for the provision of a pest control service as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive’s Conditions of Contract included with the Tender Documentation.

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of standard kitchen units to locations across Northern Ireland. Please see Tender Documentation.

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive requires Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of smoke alarms and heat alarms as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive’s Conditions of Contract included with the Tender Documentation. The Contracts will be for a 12 month period with the option to extend for any period up to a maximum 12 months (potential 2 year Contract Period). This requirement will be divided into 2 Lots: Lot One: RM Alarms Lot Two: COT Alarms There is a separate competition for each Lot. Tenderers can apply for one or both Lots. Full details can be found in the advertised Tender Documentation.

Housing Executive Direct requires a contract for the supply and delivery of grounds machinery. Please see the tender documents for all the requirements.

We wish to establish a sole supplier framework for a media partner that can help us deliver a range of advertising.

Provision of suitable land and the design and construction of 15-25 units of social rented housing in Craigavon (Northern Ireland) meeting the standards laid down in the housing association guide of the Department for Communities NI.

In order to fulfil its development programme, the Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint developers to provide land for the development of social housing. The Contracting Authority seeks land in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, the Contracting Authority will not consider Sites which provide more than 70 units or less than 50 units. Preferably units are to be delivered at a single Site, however, adjacent sites maybe considered.

Woodside Road, Derry/Londonderry The proposed construction works contract is for the construction of a residential development on a greenfield site on the Woodside Road, Derry/Londonderry. The works is for the provision of 57 social housing units that includes a housing mix of 45 homes including split level units, 4 wheelchair accessible homes and 8 apartments including 1 wheelchair accessible. The site also includes extensive landscaping, a children's play park, amenity space and other ancillary works. Alongside the 57 units, a programme of site wide enabling works will also be undertaken. The complexity of this development includes site clearance, site remodelling due to site topography, utility alterations, construction of a bus turning circle 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, reference LA11/2022/0681/F, for the project was submitted to Derry City & Strabane District Council in June 2022. Full approval is expected in the coming months. The contract will be for approximately 24-months from date of award and is scheduled to start in March 2027 with the ITT documentation being issued in December 2026. 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.

The provision of: Health Insurance Brokerage Services Providing a Private Medical Insurance and a Health Cash Back Plan

Choice is seeking to identify a Supplier Team (Supplier, Subcontractors and associated supply chain) that together will have all the right skills and are considered most capable of working in partnership, to identify the optimal solution and of delivering it as efficiently and safely as possible. The Supplier Team will be required to support Choice, as Client, in the development of performance indicators and in the delivery of best practice. Regular performance assessments will be required to ensure that the Supplier Team is achieving required standards and delivering continuous improvement. The contract is a ‘Develop and Construct’ NEC4 Engineering and Construction Option A: Priced with Activity Schedule contract. The contract will cover the completion of RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design) and RIBA Stage 5 (Construction), to achieve RIBA Stages 6 (Handover) and 7 (Use), for 36 no. new-build social housing units (18 no. houses and 18 no. apartments) at 2 – 28 Shore Road, Belfast. The scope of works includes: • Completion of the technical design; • Completion of the works of a mix of accommodation types; • Completion of the associated car parking, landscaping, and site works; and • Completion of the associated utilities, services, roads, and drainage infrastructure. The Supplier will be required to appoint a fully integrated design team to complete the RIBA Stage 4 design, based on the Client’s Works Information. This includes coordination of all design disciplines to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint developers to provide land for the development of social housing. The Contracting Authority seeks land in West Belfast, Northern Ireland. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, the Contracting Authority will not consider Sites which provide less than 100 units or more than 150 units. Preferably units are to be delivered at a single Site, however, adjacent sites maybe considered. Economic Operators must provide the land, design, construct and ensure completion of the scheme for the Contracting Authority in accordance with the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide, the Contracting Authority's requirements, and statutory body requirements.