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Eighteen suppliers have been awarded a place on a new four year, £1bn new build framework to deliver public sector construction projects in North and Central England.

Not-for-profit public sector framework provider CPC, the North and Central England hub of LHC, will operate the new Construction of New Homes (H2) framework from 5 September 2022 to 4 September 2026.

The framework offers a range of traditional housing solutions to the public sector, as well as low, medium and high-rise construction, care homes, mixed-use sites and sheltered, student and keyworker accommodation. It also supports a focus on creating net zero homes, bringing environmental benefits at a local level and improving the lives of communities, while addressing ongoing local housing challenges.

Associated civil engineering and infrastructure works required for new build housing and net zero buildings are also covered under the framework, creating opportunities for specialist contractors to apply for the standalone groundworks, demolition and site clearance work needed to facilitate the construction of new homes.

Dean Fazackerley, head of technical procurement at LHC, said:

“The new H2 framework in England will equip providers to meet ongoing housing challenges within the public sector, addressing local housing demand while maintaining momentum in their journey towards the production of zero carbon homes."

“It’s hugely important that we continue to respond to the housing needs of local populations while at the same time looking to the future, creating healthier environments that embody social, human, and environmental considerations.”

The companies appointed to the H2 framework in North and Central England are:

• AR Demolition Limited
• Coleman & Company Limited
• Deeley Construction Limited
• DSM Demolition Limited
• Eric Wright Construction Limited
• Hill Holdings Limited
• Hughes and Salvidge Limited
• J Harper & Sons (Leominster) Limited
• Jeakins Weir Limited
• John F Hunt Regeneration Limited
• Lovell Partnerships Limited
• P Casey & Co Limited
• R.G. Carter Cambridge Limited
• Sovini Construction Limited
• Total Reclaims Demolition Limited
• VINCI Construction UK Limited
• Vistry Partnerships Limited
• William Birch and Sons Limited

For more information on the H2 framework visit: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024893-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1.

The six workstreams covered by the H2 framework are:

• Workstream 1 – Low-rise housing up to 11m floor height
  Six project value bands: £0 – £2m build only, £0 – £2m design and build, £2m – £5m, £5m – £10m, £10m – £20m, over £20m
• Workstream 2 – Construction of independent, assisted and residential care housing
  Two project value bands: up to £10m, over £10m
• Workstream 3 – Medium to high rise developments with floor heights above 11m
  Two project value bands: up to £10m, over £10m
• Workstream 4 – Refurbishment, conversions, extensions and adaptations
  Two project value bands: up to £2m and over £2m
• Workstream 5 – Groundworks and site preparation for new housing projects
  One project value band: up to £2m
• Workstream 6 – Demolition, decontamination and associated site enabling works
  Two project value bands: up to £750k and over £750k

Super Lots
In addition to calling off from the standard value bands, under each workstream (except workstream 5) a super lot is operated, whereby all successful bidders for the workstream are appointed to the super lot. A client may carry out a mini competition, inviting all companies within the workstream that are appointed in the regional area of the project.