Future opportunity

CT082 – REGIONAL HEATING CONTRACTS 2023

  • Northern Ireland Housing Executive

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-030858

Published 1 November 2022, 3:11pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

2 Adelaide Street

Belfast

BT2 8BP

Email

corporateprocurement@nihe.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

CT082 – REGIONAL HEATING CONTRACTS 2023

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator(s) for the maintenance, repair, servicing, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord.

The maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer will be 1 (one), this is subject to a sufficient number of responses being received. The Contract includes any properties or land owned or controlled by the Contracting Authority and other properties/land where the Contracting Authority requires work to be undertaken. The service required is comprised of:

Periodic Servicing and Inspections - The undertaking of statutory or periodic ordered services including any inspection, testing, recalibration and certification required to heating appliances, whole house heating installations, thermostatic mixing valves, and any other associated assets identified by the Contracting Authority. To include any repairs, renewals and maintenance works including renewal of any defective or missing parts, or parts. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Routine and Responsive Comprehensive Maintenance - The undertaking of day-to-day repairs and maintenance works including response to breakdowns and other emergency works ordered at any time. To include technical inspections, compliance inspections or safety checks, asbestos - identification, surveying, sampling, testing, analysing, reporting, seeking statutory authority approvals, removal and disposal, oil remedial works - identifying, surveying, testing, reporting, removal and disposal of contamination and all remedial action to remedy the outcomes of oil spillages, as instructed by the Contracting Authority. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Renewal of whole house Heating Installation or Boiler (any type) - The renewal of heating appliances and of whole house heating installations including any survey, design, consultation with customers, scheduling, programming, elemental breakdown of the works, installation, construction, repairs, renewals, reinstatement or replacement works or works of improvement to all fuel sources and associated works. In addition, research, design, installation and repairs of alternative heating controls for pilot scheme(s) to assist the Contracting Authority in meeting its future carbon emission and renewable energy plans. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

The Contract is to include the undertaking of other works required to ensure the Contracting Authority meets its obligations including, but not limited to, any design, installation, renewals or removals in respect of all sources of fuel, chimneys, customer installed appliances, focal point fires, flues and associated controls, asbestos removal works, oil remediation works and renewal of electric storage, space and water heating appliances or installations; for example commissioning boilers, relocating radiators etc. following works carried out by the Contracting Authority's other contractor(s), change of tenancy works, energy performance certificates, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, roof space insulation, renewable technologies, etc. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £189,288,758

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

LOT 1 – South Region [Mid Ulster / South Area / South West Area]

Lot No

LOT 1 – South Region [Mid Ulster / South Area / South West Area]

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator(s) for the maintenance, repair, servicing, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord.

The maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer will be 1 (one), this is subject to a sufficient number of responses being received. The Contract includes any properties or land owned or controlled by the Contracting Authority and other properties/land where the Contracting Authority requires work to be undertaken. The service required is comprised of:

Periodic Servicing and Inspections - The undertaking of statutory or periodic ordered services including any inspection, testing, recalibration and certification required to heating appliances, whole house heating installations, thermostatic mixing valves, and any other associated assets identified by the Contracting Authority. To include any repairs, renewals and maintenance works including renewal of any defective or missing parts, or parts. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Routine and Responsive Comprehensive Maintenance - The undertaking of day to day repairs and maintenance works including response to breakdowns and other emergency works ordered at any time. To include technical inspections, compliance inspections or safety checks, asbestos - identification, surveying, sampling, testing, analysing, reporting, seeking statutory authority approvals, removal and disposal, oil remedial works - identifying, surveying, testing, reporting, removal and disposal of contamination and all remedial action to remedy the outcomes of oil spillages, as instructed by the Contracting Authority. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Renewal of whole house Heating Installation or Boiler (any type) - The renewal of heating appliances and of whole house heating installations including any survey, design, consultation with customers, scheduling, programming, elemental breakdown of the works, installation, construction, repairs, renewals, reinstatement or replacement works or works of improvement to all fuel sources and associated works. In addition, research, design, installation and repairs of alternative heating controls for pilot scheme(s) to assist the Contracting Authority in meeting its future carbon emission and renewable energy plans. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

The Contract is to include the undertaking of other works required to ensure the Contracting Authority meets its obligations including, but not limited to, any design, installation, renewals or removals in respect of all sources of fuel, chimneys, customer installed appliances, focal point fires, flues and associated controls, asbestos removal works, oil remediation works and renewal of electric storage, space and water heating appliances or installations; for example commissioning boilers, relocating radiators etc. following works carried out by the Contracting Authority's other contractor(s), change of tenancy works, energy performance certificates, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, roof space insulation, renewable technologies, etc. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

two.2.14) Additional information

Estimated Value: £39,940,937

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

LOT 2 – North Region [Causeway Area / West Area]

Lot No

LOT 2 – North Region [Causeway Area / West Area]

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator(s) for the maintenance, repair, servicing, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord.

The maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer will be 1 (one), this is subject to a sufficient number of responses being received. The Contract includes any properties or land owned or controlled by the Contracting Authority and other properties/land where the Contracting Authority requires work to be undertaken. The service required is comprised of:

Periodic Servicing and Inspections - The undertaking of statutory or periodic ordered services including any inspection, testing, recalibration and certification required to heating appliances, whole house heating installations, thermostatic mixing valves, and any other associated assets identified by the Contracting Authority. To include any repairs, renewals and maintenance works including renewal of any defective or missing parts, or parts. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Routine and Responsive Comprehensive Maintenance - The undertaking of day to day repairs and maintenance works including response to breakdowns and other emergency works ordered at any time. To include technical inspections, compliance inspections or safety checks, asbestos - identification, surveying, sampling, testing, analysing, reporting, seeking statutory authority approvals, removal and disposal, oil remedial works - identifying, surveying, testing, reporting, removal and disposal of contamination and all remedial action to remedy the outcomes of oil spillages, as instructed by the Contracting Authority. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Renewal of whole house Heating Installation or Boiler (any type) - The renewal of heating appliances and of whole house heating installations including any survey, design, consultation with customers, scheduling, programming, elemental breakdown of the works, installation, construction, repairs, renewals, reinstatement or replacement works or works of improvement to all fuel sources and associated works. In addition, research, design, installation and repairs of alternative heating controls for pilot scheme(s) to assist the Contracting Authority in meeting its future carbon emission and renewable energy plans. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

The Contract is to include the undertaking of other works required to ensure the Contracting Authority meets its obligations including, but not limited to, any design, installation, renewals or removals in respect of all sources of fuel, chimneys, customer installed appliances, focal point fires, flues and associated controls, asbestos removal works, oil remediation works and renewal of electric storage, space and water heating appliances or installations; for example commissioning boilers, relocating radiators etc. following works carried out by the Contracting Authority's other contractor(s), change of tenancy works, energy performance certificates, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, roof space insulation, renewable technologies, etc. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

two.2.14) Additional information

Estimated Value: £34,551,507

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

LOT 3 – North Region [South Antrim / East Area]

Lot No

LOT 3 – North Region [South Antrim / East Area]

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator(s) for the maintenance, repair, servicing, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord.

The maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer will be 1 (one), this is subject to a sufficient number of responses being received. The Contract includes any properties or land owned or controlled by the Contracting Authority and other properties/land where the Contracting Authority requires work to be undertaken. The service required is comprised of:

Periodic Servicing and Inspections - The undertaking of statutory or periodic ordered services including any inspection, testing, recalibration and certification required to heating appliances, whole house heating installations, thermostatic mixing valves, and any other associated assets identified by the Contracting Authority. To include any repairs, renewals and maintenance works including renewal of any defective or missing parts, or parts. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Routine and Responsive Comprehensive Maintenance - The undertaking of day to day repairs and maintenance works including response to breakdowns and other emergency works ordered at any time. To include technical inspections, compliance inspections or safety checks, asbestos - identification, surveying, sampling, testing, analysing, reporting, seeking statutory authority approvals, removal and disposal, oil remedial works - identifying, surveying, testing, reporting, removal and disposal of contamination and all remedial action to remedy the outcomes of oil spillages, as instructed by the Contracting Authority. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Renewal of whole house Heating Installation or Boiler (any type) - The renewal of heating appliances and of whole house heating installations including any survey, design, consultation with customers, scheduling, programming, elemental breakdown of the works, installation, construction, repairs, renewals, reinstatement or replacement works or works of improvement to all fuel sources and associated works. In addition, research, design, installation and repairs of alternative heating controls for pilot scheme(s) to assist the Contracting Authority in meeting its future carbon emission and renewable energy plans. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

The Contract is to include the undertaking of other works required to ensure the Contracting Authority meets its obligations including, but not limited to, any design, installation, renewals or removals in respect of all sources of fuel, chimneys, customer installed appliances, focal point fires, flues and associated controls, asbestos removal works, oil remediation works and renewal of electric storage, space and water heating appliances or installations; for example commissioning boilers, relocating radiators etc. following works carried out by the Contracting Authority's other contractor(s), change of tenancy works, energy performance certificates, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, roof space insulation, renewable technologies, etc. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

two.2.14) Additional information

Estimated Value: £30,929,245

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

LOT 4 – Belfast Region [North Belfast / West Belfast]

Lot No

LOT 4 – Belfast Region [North Belfast / West Belfast]

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator(s) for the maintenance, repair, servicing, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord.

The maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer will be 1 (one), this is subject to a sufficient number of responses being received. The Contract includes any properties or land owned or controlled by the Contracting Authority and other properties/land where the Contracting Authority requires work to be undertaken. The service required is comprised of:

Periodic Servicing and Inspections - The undertaking of statutory or periodic ordered services including any inspection, testing, recalibration and certification required to heating appliances, whole house heating installations, thermostatic mixing valves, and any other associated assets identified by the Contracting Authority. To include any repairs, renewals and maintenance works including renewal of any defective or missing parts, or parts. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Routine and Responsive Comprehensive Maintenance - The undertaking of day to day repairs and maintenance works including response to breakdowns and other emergency works ordered at any time. To include technical inspections, compliance inspections or safety checks, asbestos - identification, surveying, sampling, testing, analysing, reporting, seeking statutory authority approvals, removal and disposal, oil remedial works - identifying, surveying, testing, reporting, removal and disposal of contamination and all remedial action to remedy the outcomes of oil spillages, as instructed by the Contracting Authority. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Renewal of whole house Heating Installation or Boiler (any type) - The renewal of heating appliances and of whole house heating installations including any survey, design, consultation with customers, scheduling, programming, elemental breakdown of the works, installation, construction, repairs, renewals, reinstatement or replacement works or works of improvement to all fuel sources and associated works. In addition, research, design, installation and repairs of alternative heating controls for pilot scheme(s) to assist the Contracting Authority in meeting its future carbon emission and renewable energy plans. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

The Contract is to include the undertaking of other works required to ensure the Contracting Authority meets its obligations including, but not limited to, any design, installation, renewals or removals in respect of all sources of fuel, chimneys, customer installed appliances, focal point fires, flues and associated controls, asbestos removal works, oil remediation works and renewal of electric storage, space and water heating appliances or installations; for example commissioning boilers, relocating radiators etc. following works carried out by the Contracting Authority's other contractor(s), change of tenancy works, energy performance certificates, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, roof space insulation, renewable technologies, etc. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

two.2.14) Additional information

Estimated Value: £30,400,221

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

LOT 5 – Belfast Region [South and East Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh]

Lot No

LOT 5 – Belfast Region [South and East Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh]

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator(s) for the maintenance, repair, servicing, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord.

The maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer will be 1 (one), this is subject to a sufficient number of responses being received. The Contract includes any properties or land owned or controlled by the Contracting Authority and other properties/land where the Contracting Authority requires work to be undertaken. The service required is comprised of:

Periodic Servicing and Inspections - The undertaking of statutory or periodic ordered services including any inspection, testing, recalibration and certification required to heating appliances, whole house heating installations, thermostatic mixing valves, and any other associated assets identified by the Contracting Authority. To include any repairs, renewals and maintenance works including renewal of any defective or missing parts, or parts. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Routine and Responsive Comprehensive Maintenance - The undertaking of day to day repairs and maintenance works including response to breakdowns and other emergency works ordered at any time. To include technical inspections, compliance inspections or safety checks, asbestos - identification, surveying, sampling, testing, analysing, reporting, seeking statutory authority approvals, removal and disposal, oil remedial works - identifying, surveying, testing, reporting, removal and disposal of contamination and all remedial action to remedy the outcomes of oil spillages, as instructed by the Contracting Authority. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Renewal of whole house Heating Installation or Boiler (any type) - The renewal of heating appliances and of whole house heating installations including any survey, design, consultation with customers, scheduling, programming, elemental breakdown of the works, installation, construction, repairs, renewals, reinstatement or replacement works or works of improvement to all fuel sources and associated works. In addition, research, design, installation and repairs of alternative heating controls for pilot scheme(s) to assist the Contracting Authority in meeting its future carbon emission and renewable energy plans. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

The Contract is to include the undertaking of other works required to ensure the Contracting Authority meets its obligations including, but not limited to, any design, installation, renewals or removals in respect of all sources of fuel, chimneys, customer installed appliances, focal point fires, flues and associated controls, asbestos removal works, oil remediation works and renewal of electric storage, space and water heating appliances or installations; for example commissioning boilers, relocating radiators etc. following works carried out by the Contracting Authority's other contractor(s), change of tenancy works, energy performance certificates, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, roof space insulation, renewable technologies, etc. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

two.2.14) Additional information

Estimated Value: £26,856,013

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

LOT 6 – South Region [North Down Ards / South Down]

Lot No

LOT 6 – South Region [North Down Ards / South Down]

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator(s) for the maintenance, repair, servicing, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord.

The maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one tenderer will be 1 (one), this is subject to a sufficient number of responses being received. The Contract includes any properties or land owned or controlled by the Contracting Authority and other properties/land where the Contracting Authority requires work to be undertaken. The service required is comprised of:

Periodic Servicing and Inspections - The undertaking of statutory or periodic ordered services including any inspection, testing, recalibration and certification required to heating appliances, whole house heating installations, thermostatic mixing valves, and any other associated assets identified by the Contracting Authority. To include any repairs, renewals and maintenance works including renewal of any defective or missing parts, or parts. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Routine and Responsive Comprehensive Maintenance - The undertaking of day to day repairs and maintenance works including response to breakdowns and other emergency works ordered at any time. To include technical inspections, compliance inspections or safety checks, asbestos - identification, surveying, sampling, testing, analysing, reporting, seeking statutory authority approvals, removal and disposal, oil remedial works - identifying, surveying, testing, reporting, removal and disposal of contamination and all remedial action to remedy the outcomes of oil spillages, as instructed by the Contracting Authority. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

Renewal of whole house Heating Installation or Boiler (any type) - The renewal of heating appliances and of whole house heating installations including any survey, design, consultation with customers, scheduling, programming, elemental breakdown of the works, installation, construction, repairs, renewals, reinstatement or replacement works or works of improvement to all fuel sources and associated works. In addition, research, design, installation and repairs of alternative heating controls for pilot scheme(s) to assist the Contracting Authority in meeting its future carbon emission and renewable energy plans. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

The Contract is to include the undertaking of other works required to ensure the Contracting Authority meets its obligations including, but not limited to, any design, installation, renewals or removals in respect of all sources of fuel, chimneys, customer installed appliances, focal point fires, flues and associated controls, asbestos removal works, oil remediation works and renewal of electric storage, space and water heating appliances or installations; for example commissioning boilers, relocating radiators etc. following works carried out by the Contracting Authority's other contractor(s), change of tenancy works, energy performance certificates, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, roof space insulation, renewable technologies, etc. A detailed description of the requirement will be provided in the Contract Documentation.

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IN REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME.

two.2.14) Additional information

Estimated Value: £26,610,835

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

14 November 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS CRITICAL. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS INTENDING TO SUBMIT A TENDER MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND INTERNAL APPROVALS (IF REQUIRED) IN PLACE TO COMPLETE THEIR SUBMISSION BY THE STATED DATE AND TIME. The Contracting Authority intends to enter into an NEC4 Term Service Contract with the successful Economic Operator (s) for the maintenance, repair, serving, replacement of boilers and heating systems within its properties to meet its obligations as a landlord. The initial service period will be for 2 (two) years with the Housing Executive having the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the initial period by such period(s) as it sees fit provided that the cumulative period of such extension(s) does not exceed 2 (two) years from the date of the expiry of the initial service period.