Damp Proofing, Mould and Associated Works DPS

EEM is looking to create a list of approved Contractors who can deliver a number of or all of the following elements of work during the course of the DPS:

Category 1 - Damp and Mould Surveys and Inspection

Sub-categories

• Damp and Mould Surveys and Inspection

•Identify the damp/mould problem within properties

•Determine the source of moisture

•Inspect any existing damp proof course (where necessary)

•Inspect any problems with the building structure

•Identify potential future problems resulting from damp (such as dry rot or wet rot) •Advise on additional steps (if any) that are required to safeguard properties •Photographs to support findings

•Where requested and appropriate, Contractors should provide a calcium carbide test •Provide a comprehensive summary of what damp treatments are needed

• Timber Surveys and Reports
• Condensation Surveys and Reports
• Associated Works

Category 2 - Damp and Mould Remediation Works

Sub-categories

• Injection of liquid DPC's (BBA Certified)
• Damp and Mould Remediation Works

•Tanking Works

•Repair works to damp damaged finishes and fittings •Repair and remediation works to joists and other timbers (damp damage) •Cavity Wall Insulation removal and reinstallation and ancillary works •Brickwork pointing

•Stain blocking

Condensation Control •Ventilation Measures •Mould DNA Testing •Mould Treatment •Mould Removal

Timber Treatments •Treatment of Wet and Dry Rot •Treatment of Woodworm Infestations •Stopping the Source of Moisture •Damaged Area Removal •Timber Replacement

Associated Works

•Wallpaper stripping

•Plastering

•Gutter clearance

•Removal and re-fixing of kitchen units and other fittings and fixtures including plumbing and electrical elements

•Removal and re-fitting of bathroom suites and other fittings and fixtures including plumbing and electrical elements

•Removal and re-fixing of carpets

•Making good of any damaged or disturbed surfaces including re-plastering, re-fixing/replacement of floorboards, ceilings, skirting boards etc.

Category 3 - Waterproofing

Sub-categories

Cellar & Below Ground Waterproofing

•Cementitious Systems

•Cavity Wall/Floor Membranes

•Sump Pump Systems

•Surveys to be undertaken by a Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency Limited (CIGA) registered installer

• Associated Works

Category 4 - Damp Monitoring

Sub-categories

Sensors & Information

•Air Quality Monitoring

•Ventilation Systems installations and other smart devices

• Associated Works

Additional information: This DPS is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following Contracting Authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this DPS Agreement as Authorised Users:

1. any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia: Westworks( www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) .A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk .

2. any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;

3. An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above).