Further delay to the guidance concerning the use of UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) construction products, which will replace the CE mark.
Thirty-two suppliers have been awarded a place on a new four year, £1bn new build framework to deliver public sector construction projects in England.
Seven kitchen manufacturers and suppliers have won places on a £20m framework to deliver modern, accessible and sustainable kitchens to social housing providers and the public sector nationwide.
Fire safety / safety and security / property maintenance, radon and asbestos / gas safety / electrical safety / HVAC / water safety experts and consultancies are being encouraged to register their early interest for an upcoming £90m public sector asset safety and compliance framework launching next year.
Specialist contractors can now apply to join a new £1.2bn framework to deliver offsite- constructed homes that will provide thousands of homes to benefit communities across the UK.
The Consultancy Services (CS1) framework will enable public sector procurement teams to source a range of consultancy services – including architecture, civil and structural engineering and mechanical, electrical and plumbing – from trusted suppliers already recognised for their specialist expertise.
The PVC-U and Timber Windows and Doors Framework (WD2) covers manufacture, supply and installation of PVC-U, timber and aluminium-clad windows and doors to local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies.
Not-for-profit framework provider Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC), based in Leeds, has appointed a new Regional Director to lead the business in delivering procurement of significant construction programmes across the North and Midlands.
Not-for-profit framework provider LHC has named its new Board and interim Group Director as part of a governance review to support the organisation’s future growth.
Clive Feeney steps in as interim Group Director from July 18 following a 12-year career at LHC, while chartered HR professional Mandy Clark is now Vice Chair of the Board.
LHC has been working with clients, suppliers and stakeholders to look at how collaborative frameworks can improve safety from procurement, through to design, construction and beyond. We recently discussed this issue in our film, ‘Collaborating to achieve the Gold Standard’, with appointed company Novus Property Solutions.
