It is the Association's intention to enter into a four year Framework Agreement with one contractor to replace/install approximately 240 gas central heating systems in our tenanted properties over a three/four year period commencing 1.10.2013.

The work may comprise of the following;

The removal of gas fire only and installation of new system;

The removal of gas fire and back boiler heating system and installation of new system;

The removal of electric fire/electric storage heating and installation of new system;

Installation of new system where there is no existing heating;

The removal of existing gas heating system and installation of new system;

Replacement of boiler only;

Fit radiators to existing system.

The contractor will also be required to make good plasterwork, skirting boards, box boiler in with kitchen wall unit or larder unit. There may be instances where shelving is required after the removal of old water heaters etc. in cupboards. The contractor should also have provision for professionally lifting and refitting carpets.

Upon successful completion of the initial first year contract, there will be a possibility of further yearly contracts under the Framework Agreement, up to a maximum of three additional years. Any decision to extend the contract will be taken at the discretion of Partick Housing Association and will be dependant on contractor's performance.

Further information is supplied within the PQQ.

Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=267001

The awarding authority has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via a 'Tender Submission Postbox' facility. Further details of this facility are available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/PostBox/Postbox_Explain.aspx?ID=267001

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The postbox closes precisely at the time stated.