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CON/023 - EMPLOYERS AGENT SERVICES FOR BELFAST, CARRICKFERGUS & COLERAINE

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTThe Project is for the provision of an estimated 128 units (delivered across approximately 6 sites/ contracts located in the Carrickfergus, Belfast and Coleraine areas) by means of a Land, Design and Build Competition, where the Developer provides the land, designs, constructs and completes the scheme for Connswater Homes in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide; Employers Requirements and statutory body requirements.Employers Agent AppointmentConnswater Homes intend to appoint an Employers Agent consultancy team to act on behalf of Connswater Homes as per the scope of services.The successful consultant will be appointed for the contract duration which is anticipated as not exceeding 36 months per project (from initial design review through to expiry of making good defects period). This timescale does not account for further impacts of COVID-19.The successful Employers Agent Team will perform their duties under an NEC3 Professional Services Contract 2013 As Amended.ScopeThe Authority requires the Employers Agent to be fully acquainted with all procedures and requirements of current Department for Communities Housing Association Guide and EU Public Contract Regulations 2015 including all amendments.The Employers Agent will also be expected to fully familiarise themselves with the design standards included within Connswater Homes’ Design Guide and the Employer’s Requirements specific to these contracts.Each Employers Agent team must include an Architect and Quantity Surveyor providing the service in conjunction with each other. Either discipline may take the role as lead consultant for the purposes of the provision of the services; the other discipline will act as the Lead Consultants Sub consultant. A Consultant Warranty will be required from both the Lead Consultant and Sub Consultant.