The scope of the contract will cover the annual servicing, 24 hour responsive maintenance, including labour and materials, to gas fired, multifuel and solid fuel boilers and heating systems. Prices will be sought through the tender for installation / upgrade work on a schedule of rate basis, to be issued as additional works to the main contract as and when required.

The scope will extend to include the completion of annual safety checks on storage heaters, smoke detectors and gas carcassing present in council owned properties.

The successful contractor will be expected to provide a service to tenants that supports the authority’s obligations and commitment to standards of service.

The Form of Contract is expected to be NEC3. TPC2005 (amended 2008) - ACA Standard Form of Contract for Term Partnering Agreement (as amended).

The Contractor will be required to provide a 7 day 24 hour emergency service (inclusive of Bank Holidays).