What services are covered by this framework?
This is a Framework Agreement for the purchase of full (architect-led), integrated design team services to support housing projects delivered under the ‘Social Housing Strategy 2020 – Support, Supply and Reform’, which was launched by the Government in November 2014.
All service providers on the Framework can provide full, integrated design team services, led by an architect. These services also include the following design team disciplines: quantity surveyor, mechanical and electrical engineer, structural engineer and project supervisor design process.
Projects for which services may be required from this Framework include the construction of new residential units (houses and/or apartments) to meet the needs of the relevant Contracting Authorities. Design Team Services required for renovations and/or refurbishments to existing accommodation types are outside the scope of this Framework.
The Framework consists of 3 geographical lots which are subdivided according to the estimated construction cost and relative complexity of housing projects as follows:
Regional Lot A: North Western (Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo)
Sub lot 1 estimated construction cost of less than €1.5m (ex VAT), low complexity
Sub lot 2 estimated construction cost of between €1.5m and €3.0m (ex VAT), medium complexity
Sub lot 3 estimated construction cost in excess of €3.0m (ex VAT), medium to high complexity
Regional Lot B: East and Midlands (Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow)
Sub lot 1 estimated construction cost less than €1.5m (ex VAT), low complexity
Sub lot 2 estimated construction cost between €1.5m and €3.0m (ex VAT), medium complexity
Sub lot 3 estimated construction cost between €3.0m and €5.0m (ex VAT), medium to high complexity
Sub-lot 4 estimated construction in excess of €5.0m (ex VAT), high complexity
Regional Lot C: Southern (Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford)
Sub lot 1 estimated construction cost less than €1.5m (ex VAT), low complexity
Sub lot 2 estimated construction cost between €1.5m and €3.0m (ex VAT), medium complexity
Sub lot 3 estimated construction cost between €3.0m and €5.0m (ex VAT), medium to high complexity
Sub-lot 4 estimated construction in excess of €5.0m (ex VAT), high complexity
Who can use this framework?
Framework Clients are all Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies in the Republic of Ireland.
OGP Contact Details:
If you have any queries in relation to this contract/framework and how to buy from it, please contact the OGP’s Customer Service Team at support@ogp.gov.ie or Tel: 076 100 8000.
