WH20015 - Energy Performance Certificates

Tender description

Wolverhampton Homes Limited (WHL) is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) established in 2005 which manages and maintains Wolverhampton City Council's Social Housing Stock (approximately 23,200 properties). Under the Right-to-Buy scheme, Wolverhampton Homes (WH) has to produce Rd SAP Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for each Right-to-Buy enquiry. Under its Void Property process, it also has to produce an Rd SAP EPC each for each Void Property once it has been re-furbished and ready for occupation. There may be other requests for EPC's throughout the contract period for matters such as structural investigations, new build and for investment planning purposes. A Service Provider is required to provide a high number of EPCs per annum to service the above requirements. Over the last 3 years Wolverhampton Homes have generated on average circa 650 EPC's per annum. WH also manages a number of shops. When re-letting the shops a Commercial EPC may be required, however, this is not expected to be significant requirement. As a Public Authority, occupying buildings many of which are frequently visited by the public, Display Energy Certificates are also required, however this is not expected to be a significant requirement. On occasion Wolverhampton Homes may also require Full SAP EPC's for investment planning purposes. Drawings and U Values information will be provided by Wolverhampton Homes, however this is not expected to be a significant requirement. The Service Provider shall undertake professional RD SAP, Full SAP, Commercial and Display Energy Performance Certificates across Wolverhampton Homes portfolio in accordance with this 'Statement of Requirements. The Service Provider shall ensure that only competent, qualified and accredited Domestic and Commercial Energy Assessors undertake the EPCs. CONTRACT - A Bespoke Wolverhampton Homes Contract Will Apply CONTRACT TERM - 3 Years with the potential to extend by an additional 12 months, giving a total potential contract period of 4 years