contract management notice

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BackgroundAs a stock transfer organisation NPT Homes is undertaking a circa £140million improvement and repairs programme over the next 5 years to its 9,200 rented homes and sheltered properties to achieve Welsh Housing Quality Standards by 2017. The improvements generally consist of the following:1. Heating and boiler upgrades2. Internal Works:•Bathrooms•Kitchens•Rewires3. Windows and Doors4. External wall insulation (EWI)5. External works to paths, fencing and the general environmentThe form of contract for all of the above packages will be PPC 2000.ProgrammeNPT Homes is currently in the process of selecting the main contractors to undertake the heating and internal works and programmes are targeted to start in September and October respectively. A lead in programme of approximately 400/600 properties respectively will be undertaken between October 2011 and the end of March 2012 with the remainder being spread equally over a 5 year programme.It is envisaged that there will be 2 main contractors (and one reserve) for the Heating and Electrical Rewire Programmes and 3 main contractors (and two reserves) for the Kitchen & Bathroom Programme. (7 contracts in total)The EWI and External Works programmes will be developed over the coming months and will be the subject of further tender/negotiation with the successful cost consultant depending upon circumstances.