How to win: Residential Repairs, Maintenance and Compliance Contractors

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South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are undertaking preliminary market engagement to identify suitably qualified and experienced contractors operating in the local area who may be interested in providing quotations for future repair, maintenance and compliance works to residential properties. The Councils wish to broaden their knowledge of the local contractor market and identify businesses that may be able to support the delivery of planned and responsive works across occupied and void residential properties. Requirements are expected to consist predominantly of individual, lower-value works instructed as requirements arise. The Councils are particularly interested in hearing from local businesses, SMEs and other suitably qualified contractors capable of providing one or more of the trades and services described below. Trades The Councils are seeking engagement from contractors operating in the following areas: Plumbing and heating Gas engineering, including Gas Safe Registered engineers Electrical contracting, including contractors registered with NAPIT, NICEIC, ECA or an equivalent recognised certification body uPVC door and window repairs General building

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