Insulation and Associated Works Framework

Tender description

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 258 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia - Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses: www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk) www.southeastconsortium.org.uk (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) EEM conducted this procurement exercise and have subsequently awarded and entered into framework agreements with contractors to carry out Insulation and associated works on behalf of our membership. Works via the framework are to include; • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works. • Exterior Render Systems . • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems. • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance. • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works. • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill). • Retrofit Floor Insulation (solid or suspended). • Loft Insulation (virgin and re-fill). • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation. • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes. • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works. Lot 1: Insulation and Associated Works Framework Lot 1 - Midlands Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework. Lot 1 will provide EEM Members located in the Midlands with a route to procure the following works: • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works. • Exterior Render Systems. • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems. • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance. • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works. • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill). • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended). • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill). • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation . • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes. • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works. Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards. Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body. Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works. The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by Lot 1: • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member. • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork. • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements. • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey. • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation. • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests. • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system. • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary. • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval. • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications. • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member. • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system. • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed. • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works. • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee). • Liaise with service providers where necessary. On completion of the works the Contractor will provide: • All guarantee documentation. • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved. • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract. Lot 2: Lot 2 Insulation and Associated Works Framework - East of England Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework. Lot 2 will provide EEM Members located in the East of England with a route to procure the following works: • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works. • Exterior Render Systems. • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems. • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance. • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works. • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill). • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended). • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill). • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation . • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes. • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works. Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards. Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body. Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works. The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by the framework: • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member. • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork. • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements. • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey. • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation. • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests. • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system. • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary. • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval. • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications. • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member. • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system. • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed. • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works. • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee). • Liaise with service providers where necessary. On completion of the works the Contractor will provide: • All guarantee documentation. • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved. • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract. Lot 3: Lot 3 Insulation and Associated Works Framework - National Coverage Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework. Lot 3 will provide EEM Members located throughout England and Wales with a route to procure the following works: • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works. • Exterior Render Systems. • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems. • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance. • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works. • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill). • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended). • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill). • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation . • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes. • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works. Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards. Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body. Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works. The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by the framework: • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member. • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork. • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements. • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey. • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation. • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests. • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system. • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary. • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval. • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications. • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member. • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system. • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed. • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works. • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee). • Liaise with service providers where necessary. On completion of the works the Contractor will provide: • All guarantee documentation. • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved. • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.