Energy-efficiency consultancy services.

2Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) wishes to invite interested parties to bid for the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC). 2. Following evaluation of submissions NPH are anticipating enter into contract with two providers to support with the completion of an EPC ‘backlog’ project, and also with ongoing EPC re-assessment programme.

NPH are seeking quotations from qualified and accredited providers to deliver EPCs in accordance with the RdSAP model for the energy rating of dwellings for our residents and void properties. Primarily the properties to be surveyed are existing properties, requiring EPCs to be carried out in accordance with rdSAP, however in limited circumstances (such as extension or conversions) the contractor may be required to carry out a full SAP assessment. The appointed EPC providers will be responsible for the following: •Conduct onsite energy assessments of NPH properties in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings regulations.

•Contacting tenants and arranging access to tenanted properties to conduct EPCs •Produce valid EPCs using approved software (Must use Elmhurst). •Provide digital copies/link of the EPC to NPH within the agreed timescales, via NPH’s contractor portal. •Supply tailored energy efficiency recommendations for each property.