Direct Award - Lot 1 - Loft Insulation Services Framework

A Trustmark (or equivalent) registered Principal Contractor is required to complete loft insulation Work on approximately 1000 properties. The properties are situated across the Kirklees Borough and consist of several archetypes which include 1-bedroom flats, 1-bedroom bungalows, 2 bed and 3 bed properties.

A loft inspection must be completed on each property prior to the commencement of the Works, this inspection will determine the level of Works required.

Works required could include but will not be limited to:

• Relaying of loft insulation to ensure adequate covering is provided;
• Topping up of existing insulation;
• Installing loft insulation from new including insulation of the loft hatch;
• Removal of wet or contaminated loft insulation and installing from new;
• Installing hook and eye fastening to loft hatches where required;
• Clearance of Lofts and disposal of unwanted items (disclaimer required).

A Trustmark (or equivalent) registered Principal Contractor is required to complete cavity wall insulation on approximately 200 properties. There will be a requirement to complete approximately one third of the proposed number by November 2026 due to backlog of outstanding Works and the remaining over the term of the contract. The properties are situated across the Kirklees Borough and consist of several architypes which include 1-bedroom flats, 1-bedroom bungalows, 2 bed and 3 bed properties.

The product to be used to infill the cavity is to be in accordance with British Board of Agreement (BBA) certified and Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) approved 25-year guarantee and installed in line with Building Regulations.

Materials with a classification of A1 when tested to BS EN 13501-1 Reaction to Fire should be used.

Kirklees Council product choice for the cavity fills is any mineral wool or glass blown fibre product that adheres to the classification above. Kirklees Council do not accept any flammable product such as polystyrene balls.