CHIC KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS FRAMEWORK 2024-28

CHIC has supported members with previous new frameworks (for construction materials, works and services) and are now seeking to establish a 4-year framework for Kitchen and Bathroom renewals under our members Housing Capital and Investment Programmes.

The aim of the Kitchens and Bathrooms Refurbishments is to bring our member's homes with kitchens or bathrooms that are beyond their useful life respectively which is currently 25 and 30-year cycles respectively.

The Authority recognises that our members have prioritised Compliance works, we are now in a downcycle of investment for key elements of disrepair. In order to rectify this, much more investment is required for key elements including Kitchens and Bathrooms. The kitchen upgrade may potentially use materials from the CHIC kitchens Supply Framework (2023).

Our members are responsible for a variety of property stock and may therefore be tenanted or other properties that are subject to Section 20 of Landlord and Tenant Act processes.

Our Kitchens and Bathrooms Framework will cover repair, maintenance and/or supply and installation of kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, wc and electrics. Works can include (but not limited to) the following;

• Extraction of the existing kitchen/bathroom/wetroom / wc (including all existing fixtures, fittings, tiles, floor coverings)
• Removal of any materials of asbestos content under controlled conditions and in accordance with all current legislation
• Implement any structural alterations to allow for the installation of the new kitchen or bathroom
• The removal from site of all debris and the disposal of in the correct manner
• The supply and installation of new kitchens/bathrooms/wetrooms / wc (including all new units, sanitary ware, tiling, floor coverings, pipework amendments, electrical alterations, ventilation works, fixtures & fittings, decoration works)
• Test and certify the works upon completion
• Occupational Therapy requirements and to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations.