The Island’s MP Andrew Turner is encouraging local businesses to register an interest to undertake work for EAGA - installing heating and insulation to Island households on qualifying benefits. EAGA who administer the Government’s ‘Warm Front’ grant scheme has announced that it is seeking a number of new contractors for the scheme.

Mr Turner commented:
“I am very pleased that there is now a registered installer on the Island, because in the past I have received various complaints raised by people who have had systems fitted by mainland contractors. Since June 2000 over 2,200 Island households have received help with heating systems, and nearly 4,000 have received some help with insulation. I do urge any professional contractors who would like to carry out some of this work to register their interest with EAGA.”

EAGA will be carrying out a competitive tender process in accordance with EU Procurement Regulations. Contractors will have to supply information on such matters as their health and safety policies, financial stability and membership of CORGI or other relevant industry bodies. In the first instance installers should register their interest by sending their company name and address in an e-mail to installers@eaga.com as soon as possible.