ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Applications are invited from Contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a Select List of Contractors to be invited to tender for the completion of disability adaptation works to an existing single storey bungalow within Rossmore Park, Ormeau Road, Belfast. In accordance with Central Procurement Directorate (CPD) Requirements, please note that Contractors wishing to apply to be short-listed for invitation to tender will need to have the following requirements in place prior to the closing date for the competition: [1] Be registered with Constructionline, have ‘Active’ status and have at least the minimum Category Value in one of the Work Categories specified for the procurement [2] Have a health and safety management system, satisfying the requirements of the Buildsafe-NI initiative, which has been certified by one of the 3rd parties listed on CPD's Website; and [3] Have a valid certificate demonstrating that the company’s organisation and arrangements for health and safety have been evaluated, in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (ACOP Stage 1 assessment), under a scheme which is a member of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Forum.      The project comprises all works associated with the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear elevation of an existing occupied bungalow within the Association’s Rossmore Park scheme. The existing dwelling was constructed around the mid-1990s and incorporates traditional methods of construction throughout. The new extension will provide twin bedroom accommodation for a disabled client and will be in accordance with agreed occupational therapist recommendations and specification The project will also include all works associated with the formation of a new accessible shower room within the footprint of the existing dwelling Construction activities will include all of the relevant domestic M&E, associated site works, and drainage. A contract period of approximately 12 weeks is envisaged, preliminarily scheduled to commence within September 2014. The estimated works cost is circa £30,000 excluding VAT. Project reference: ARKDAROSSMORE Contractors interested in tendering for the above contract will be issued with Pre-Qualification (PQQ) documentation on receipt of a letter to Ben Meharry, Development & Property Assets Officer, Ark Housing Association, 17 & 18 North City Business Centre, Duncairn Garden, Belfast BT15 2GG; or email [email protected] quoting the project reference detailed above. th Completed PQQs with supporting documentation to arrive at the address below no later than 3pm on 8 August 2014. Ark Housing Association 17 & 18 North City Business Centre Duncairn Gardens Belfast BT15 2GG