Re-Tender Contract 79 - Chirton Remodelling Programmed Works 2022-2024

The Authority is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Providers to enter into a framework agreement (Framework) for the delivery of its Remodelling - Programmed Works 2022-2024 (the Works), the provider is to provide the full Scope of Works which is included in the full Tender pack. The Works are to assist with the delivery of the Authority's capital investment plan. The Works are requiring differing values and complexities as required for the Framework Contract. Successfully awarded Contractors will be required to work together with North Tyneside Council (the Authority) to drive improvements and support the aims and ambitions of the Contract. The Authority will be acting as Principal Contractor and successful Contractors will be in capacity of a Sub-Contractor. The contract is primarily to upgrade the insulation and ventilation ('U' values) to 50 no domestic housing properties within the Balkwell estate area for an initial period of two years with an option to extend for up to a further year as detailed in the Authority Requirements (at the sole discretion of the Authority).

All properties will have the works carried out whilst the residents are decanted from the property by North Tyneside Council with The Nook, West Avenue, Balkwell Green and Scorer Street.

Mandatory Accreditation The Contractor must hold a Membership of Property Care Association for Damp Proofing Works and must provide surveying to CSRT/ CSTDB standard

The contractor will also need to provide other legislative documentation & warranties on completion such as:-

• Damp guarantee certificates • Electrical Installation Test certificates • FENSA certificates

The scope of works includes; removal of existing concrete floor to kitchen and bathroom and replacing with a suspended timber floor, demolition of masonry and stud walls, construction of new stud walls, kitchen and bathroom renewal, damp proofing, insulated plasterboard to all external walls and party wall, insulation of side extension ceiling void, removal of living room window and replace with combination door frame.

Replacement of internal joinery items such as skirting, internal cills, door frames, doors, and architraves, install new boxings were required.

Extraction of defective cavity wall insulation and cavity clean by opening brickwork up internally.

Electrical works either in the form of a full rewire or partial upgrade depending on the integrity of the current installation. Further information can be found by accessing the Tender documents using the link to the NEPO Portal in additional information, unregistered suppliers will be re-directed to the registration page of the NEPO Portal.

Additional information: Additional Information Award Criteria The full detail's of the award criteria are included in the Tender Documents and it is envisaged that up to 3 Contractors will be appointed to the Framework.

Contract Duration The initial contract is for twenty four months with an option to extend for up to a further twelve months after which renewals will be undertaken in accordance with the Authority's contract Standing Orders

Accessing Tender documents Interested bidders must access the Tender documents for further information, which are available to download immediately in the NEPO Portal after registering an interest via the link below. Unregistered bidders will be re-directed to a registration page, registration is free. The link is probivided below