Clare County Council on behalf of Clare Local Authorities is establishing a Framework Agreement for Insulation Works Contracts.

Tender description

Clare County Council on behalf of Clare Local Authorities is establishing a Framework Agreement. The type of insulation works contracts to be awarded from this Framework include contract to deliver the fabric upgrade programme funded by the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government. The natures of the works involve the upgrading of basic fabric Improvement to Clare Local Authority’s Housing Stock throughout County Clare. More specifically these insulation works will include: 1. Attic Insulation. 2. Insulate and draught proof attic hatch 3. Insulate Hot Water Tank 4. Improved heating controls 5. Installation of low energy lighting 6. Sealing unused chimneys 7. Window repairs/resealing. 8. Insulating primary pipework. The initial programme of works will be for 167 units however this framework will be utilised going forward for other insulation works. Contracts will be awarded in blocks of up to 20 units within a close proximity and at a maximum of a 10mile radius. The number of units or value of works awarded to each contractor will be determined by their available resources. The Framework will be ‘call of in rotation’ with a maximum contract value of €45,000 on any one contract. Please note that this contract does not entitle a contractor to Energy Efficiency Upgrade Works within the County as there is an existing Framework for Works Contractors whereby each Contractor can procure their own specialist for these works. It is intended to utilise this framework agreement for housing units in the ownership of Clare Local Authorities. Contract Award Notice has been published in a folder entitled 'Insulation Framework Agreement 2013 (Framework Participants)' uploaded within the documents that form part of this tender.