The ALMO currently manages about 15,900 properties on behalf of the Local Authority.
Hounslow Homes has been awarded 3 star rating by the Audit Commission and aims to be the best housing company in the Country and be a provider of choice to Tenants, Leaseholders and the Council. Therefore, quality delivery to its Tenants and Leaseholders is extremely important.
Hounslow Homes expects support in carrying out stock assessments to ensure they remain up to date and identify eligible measures to maximise the Green Deal or other grant subsidies available to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel poverty.
Hounslow Homes Ltd expects to enter into a Long Term Partnering Contract, using TPC 2005 amended 2008 with amendments to reflect the changes to the Construction Act made by the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2010, for the delivery of repairs, maintenance and capital works. The Works may include small new build developments not exceeding 10 units.
The Contract is for an initial term of five years (subject to earlier termination in accordance with the Contract) and may be extended by Hounslow at its sole discretion for a further period of five years. The anticipated commencement date is 1.4.2014. Hounslow Homes expects the Contractor, where possible, to use, develop and train the young and the long term unemployed and support the local economy.
Listed below are the types of work which may be included in the Contract. This is not an exhaustive list of requirements as it may change over time due to the nature of the work.
Roofing: Flat roofing renewal, re-felting, work to pitched roofs, flat to pitch conversions , roof coatings, soffits, fascias, gutters and rainwater pipes, roof access ladders, roof guard rails, fall arrest systems.
Structural strengthening and repair work: to roofs, concrete, brickwork, windows, doors, balcony and balustrade metalwork.
Extensions to buildings: including all works to kitchens, bathrooms, electrics, boilers and heating systems as required.
Loft conversions: including new toilets and baths, electrics as required.
General property refurbishments: can involve all works as required (demolitions, plumbing, heating, electrics, plastering, carpentry, painting, insulation, re-glazing, new extensions, loft conversions).
Repairs to fire and flood damaged properties.
External estate works: including roads, paving, fencing, walling, gates, landscaping, play areas, multi use games areas , bin stores , repairs to sheds and new shed.
Door entry systems and enclosures.
Asbestos removal.
PV panels: retrofitting (may also be undertaken in conjunction with re-roofing).
Aids and adaptations: small items, wet rooms and floors, over-bath showers, level access showers, stair lifts and kitchen adaptations.
Insulation work: as required to cavity walls, roofs , solid walls and external voids.
Kitchen replacements.
Bathroom replacements.
Boiler replacements.
UPVC, timber and aluminium windows, doors, screens and louvers.
New flooring and suspended ceilings to communal areas.
Builders work in connection with statutory authorities e.g. trenches.
Damp proofing works.
Underpinning.
Underground drainage, repairs and new.
External cladding: rain screen, insulating and render systems.
Asphalting.
Piling.
Contaminated ground works.
Demolition works.
System built or traditionally built community halls.
Services required: Party Wall Awards, feasibility studies, production of specifications, design and construction drawings, site investigation and structural testing.
Construction of additional floors on low rise blocks of flats.
Some small new build developments not exceeding 10 units per development.
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