Energy efficiency, retrofit and compliance are all top of the agenda for the latest LHC public sector frameworks
It’s an exciting time to get involved with LHC Procurement Group (LHC) frameworks, as the company beds in its new Board – comprising six senior figures from public sector organisations across Great Britain – and continues to draw on its rich 57 years’ experience.
“While embracing the internal transformation of LHC, we have been continuing to work closely with clients and suppliers, through early supply chain involvement and pre-tender engagement, to develop new frameworks that reflect the needs of public sector organisations,” said Dean Fazackerley, LHC head of technical procurement.
“Energy efficiency, retrofit and compliance are all top of the agenda for the public sector in 2023 and set to deliver significant work for contractors and suppliers with expertise in these areas up to 2030 and beyond.
“As the UK attempts to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and retrofit 26m homes, these frameworks answer a specific market need for specialists in energy efficiency, decarbonisation and retrofit. “We’re inviting public sector organisations and contractors and companies delivering the expertise to help shape them to reflect market needs and on-the-ground knowledge of delivery.”
Recently launched
The Modern Methods of Construction of New Homes (NH3) framework
Designed to help boost the speed and quantity of delivery of the homes required to fulfil the housing need across communities in England, Scotland and Wales, is LHC’s £1.2bn NH3 framework.
Dean said: “Through NH3, our most comprehensive Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) framework to date, we are supporting social housing providers in addressing some of their new housing challenges around the need for sustainable methods of construction and a greater supply of housing stock that is environmentally fit for the future.
“We have a strong track record for designing innovative frameworks for the public sector, providing access to some of the leading manufacturers and contractors right across Britain.
“We are looking to build on the success of our previous framework, NH2, which has so far enabled £93.5m-worth of offsite homes projects with a total forecast value of £277m.”
The Consultancy Services (CS1) framework
This £30m framework is to help support the new build, refurbishment and retrofit of public sector buildings and homes and is designed to enable clients to comply with PAS 2035 and PAS 2038 standards.
“It arrives as a result of thorough engagement with public sector procurement teams who said they were looking for access to a wide range of specialist expertise under one framework, from initial design to build and asset management and maintenance,” said Dean.
“CS1, which is part of our portfolio of consultancy frameworks, truly delivers end-to-end – encompassing construction planning, management and design, civil and structural engineering, landscape and building architectural services, mechanical, electrical and plumbing expertise, asset management, and health and safety consultancy.”
Coming soon
The Asset Safety & Compliance (ASC1) framework
Available nationwide, the ASC1 framework is worth up to £100m in England, £20m in Scotland and £15m in Wales.
Designed to help the public sector meet building life safety and maintenance government guidelines and legal responsibilities, ASC1 will provide a full suite of asset safety and compliance services.
The Refurbishment & Modernisation (RM3) framework
Replacing LHC’s Whole House Refurbishment & Associated Works (WH2) framework is the RM3 framework, which includes the refurbishment of non-residential buildings.
RM3 will offer social housing providers and public sector organisations the flexibility to procure a range of modernisation and retrofit works to meet their asset management and improvement requirements.
In development
The Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation (N9) framework
Designed to support the public sector in its journey to net zero, the N9 framework will deliver a range of energy efficiency and decarbonisation works and energy efficiency consultancy services.
“We are in the early stages of developing this replacement to our A8 framework and are engaging with the market throughout August and September to discuss our ideas and gain feedback to help us shape the future framework,” said Dean.
N9 will help improve asset and stock ratings using a range of specialist energy efficiency measures and works, such as solar PV and heat pumps, as well as combined solutions meeting PAS 2035 requirements for whole house retrofit. The tender for this one is expected to be released in early 2024.
About LHC
As a contracting authority, LHC develops and operates frameworks across England, Scotland and Wales through its centre of technical excellence and five business units: London and South East (LSE); Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC); South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA); Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA); and Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA).
Its aim is to improve lives and places through the impact of its products and services and the social value generatedthrough its community benefit funding and activities.
To find out more about LHC and its frameworks, visit: www.lhcprocure.org.uk
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