Insulation and Associated Works Framework

• Value: £375M

Lot 1 is being created to support Members appoint experienced and competent Contractors to undertake Insulation programmes on behalf of EEM Members in the Midlands. The framework will provide EEM Members with a route to procure the following works: … • Exterior Render Systems. … • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended). • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill). • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation . … Contractors must hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems must be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards. Retrofit systems must be designed to achieve U-values which satisfy or exceed current UK Building Regulation requirements. Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body. Contractors must be able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works. Contractors must have received training and be an approved installer of the types of systems they are installing to guarantee a high standard of installation. Membership to the following associations is recommended but not a mandatory requirement. Contractors who do not hold membership to the following will not be excluded from tendering for this framework. • Retrofit Academy Centre of Excellence • National Insulation Association (NIA) • Insulated Cladding & Render Association (INCA) The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by Lot 1: • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member. • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork. • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements. • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey. • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation. • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests. • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system. • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary. • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval. • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications. • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member. • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system. • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed. • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works. • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee). • Liaise with service providers where necessary. On completion of the works the Contractor will provide: • All guarantee documentation. • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved. • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.

• Value: £125M

Lot 2 is being created to support Members appoint experienced and competent Contractors to undertake Insulation programmes on behalf of EEM Members in the East of England. The framework will provide EEM Members with a route to procure the following works: … • Exterior Render Systems. … • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works … • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended). • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill) . … Contractors must hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems must be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards. Retrofit systems must be designed to achieve U-values which satisfy or exceed current UK Building Regulation requirements. Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body. Contractors must be able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works. Contractors must have received training and be an approved installer of the types of systems they are installing to guarantee a high standard of installation. Membership to the following associations is recommended but not a mandatory requirement. Contractors who do not hold membership to the following will not be excluded from tendering for this framework. • Retrofit Academy Centre of Excellence • National Insulation Association (NIA) • Insulated Cladding & Render Association (INCA) The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by Lot 2: • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member. • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork. • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements. • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey. • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation. • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests. • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system. • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary. • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval. • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications. • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member. • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system. • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed. • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works. • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee). • Liaise with service providers where necessary. On completion of the works the Contractor will provide: • All guarantee documentation. • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved. • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.

• Value: £450M

Lot 3 is being created to support Members appoint experienced and competent Contractors to undertake Insulation programmes on behalf of EEM Members in the Midlands. The framework will provide EEM Members with a route to procure the following works: … • Exterior Render Systems. … • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended). • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill) . … Contractors must hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems must be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards. Retrofit systems must be designed to achieve U-values which satisfy or exceed current UK Building Regulation requirements. Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body. Contractors must be able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works. Contractors must have received training and be an approved installer of the types of systems they are installing to guarantee a high standard of installation. Membership to the following associations is recommended but not a mandatory requirement. Contractors who do not hold membership to the following will not be excluded from tendering for this framework. • Retrofit Academy Centre of Excellence • National Insulation Association (NIA) • Insulated Cladding & Render Association (INCA) The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by Lot 3: • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member. • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork. • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements. • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey. • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation. • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests. • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system. • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary. • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval. • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications. • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member. • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system. • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed. • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works. • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee). • Liaise with service providers where necessary. On completion of the works the Contractor will provide: • All guarantee documentation. • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved. • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.