Cluid want to Partner with a suitably qualified contractor to design and develop high quality mixed tenure residential developments nationwide with a focus on lean and green construction methodologies. Clúid would like to work with the Partner to develop a suitable methodology for measuring, recording and reducing embodied carbon in the all stages of the construction process. While Clúid’s focus is on high quality residential development, it is envisaged that this methodology would be shared with the wider construction industry.
Clúíd and the Partner will work with other industry experts as appropriate to develop this methodology.
The Partnership will be established for 6 years, however contracts may extend beyond this term.
Clúíd propose to use the Innovation Partnership for Development Projects in excess of 50 units nationwide.
Clúid will work in collaboration with Local Authorities, the Housing Agency, the Land Development Agency, semi state and charity organisations to acquire suitable sites for Development Projects. Clúíd or the Innovation Partner may also purchase a Suitable Site to be developed under the terms of the Partnership.
A Suitable Site is a serviced site that is zoned Residential (or Residential is permitted in principle) in proximity to public amenities and with a confirmed demand for social housing by the relevant Local Authority.
The estimated value of the partnership is in the region of €200million to €250million. It should be emphasized that this value is not a guarantee of any spend over the lifetime of the partnership agreement.
The Innovation Partnership will be based on early contractor engagement. trust and collaboration between Clúid and the Partner. Subject to operational requirements this Partnership will be used for all Clúíd Design and Build projects of 50 units or more.
The Partner will be engaged to (Design) and or Build each Development Project in accordance with proper planning and sustainable development, all relevant construction legislation including but not limited to Planning Regulations and BC(A)R Regulations, the Clúíd Housing Design Guide and the Clúíd Housing Greening Strategy.
Clúid will seek to engage the Partner at the earliest opportune stage to collaborate with a focus on optimising the development in terms of quality, cost and environmental objectives.
Please refer to the procurement documents published for further details.