NICEIC Group has announced a price freeze and new staged payment options on registration fees for 2009 and 2010.

鈥淚n early 2008 our organisation led the industry by announcing a major price freeze through to March 2009,鈥 says Emma McCarthy, chief operating officer, NICEIC Group. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important we again support our customers through what is sure to be a tough year.鈥

The organisation made the decision to freeze its registration fees in recognition of its customers鈥 continued support and the business pressures its 25 000 registered contractors face in 2009.

The staged payment option is sure to be taken up by many of NICEIC鈥檚 Approved Contractors and Domestic Installers and will be available from 1 April 2009.

鈥淒uring the credit crunch electrical contractors need peace of mind and flexibility from their Scheme provider. Our 53 year old heritage in technical excellence, the added benefits of registration and the new payment options will help support electrical contracting companies in these turbulent times,鈥 continues Emma McCarthy.

NICEIC is also offering a free transfer from other Part P competent persons鈥 schemes to its Domestic Installer Scheme, subject to conditions being met.