The scope of works involves the annual servicing (on a ten monthly cycle) and breakdown maintenance of boilers in individual properties including all labour, parts, etc. to ensure gas fired central heating systems, together with all associated pipework and ancillary electrical equipment, function safely and efficiently during the course of the contract. This includes repairing or replacing defective or obsolete components, including major items e.g. boiler parts, indirect cylinders, radiators, controls, gas fires, etc.

The works will also involve the annual servicing and breakdown maintenance of the commercial boilers in the cooperatives office including all labour, parts, etc.

The contract is for the all-inclusive maintenance/call out repair of gas heating system, gas servicing, servicing and replacement of heat alarms, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and the checking of thermostatic bath mixer valves to properties owned/managed by Easthall Park Housing Cooperative (the Cooperative). The estimated annual value of the contract is approximately 100 000 GBP excluding VAT per annum.

The contract will initially run for a period of 3 years with the option for renewal, at the sole discretion of the Cooperative, for an extension of up to a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory reviews based upon performance and quality of service and delivery. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore 5 years.

The Cooperative has 695 tenanted properties under its control and the Cooperatives office premises/community facility will be incorporated into the contract.

The successful contractor will be required to ensure that their organisational structure, labour and plant resources enable them to perform the contract, including meeting the minimum target response times for all repairs.