Contracts Awarded for £1bn New Build Housing Framework

THIRTY-TWO SUPPLIERS have been awarded a place on a 4-year, £1bn new build housing framework to deliver public sector construction projects in England.

Public sector framework provider, LHC, will operate the new Construction of New Homes (H2) framework from 5 September 2022 to 2026.

Housing Framework

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 to localities.

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

LHC’s regional business units across England operating the framework include LHC London and South East and Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) in the North and Midlands.

Dean Fazackerley, LHC Head of Technical Procurement, 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.”

The companies appointed to the H2 framework in England are:

• AR Demolition Limited
• ARJ Construction Limited
• Bugler Developments Limited
• Chartway Group Limited
• Coleman & Company Limited
• Deeley Construction Limited
• DSM Demolition Limited
• Durkan Limited
• Econ Group Limited
• Eric Wright Construction Limited
• Erith Contractors Limited
• Feltham Construction Limited
• Guildmore Limited
• Higgins Partnerships 1961 Plc
• Hill Holdings Limited
• Hughes and Salvidge Limited
• J Harper & Sons (Leominster) Limited
• Jarvis Contracting Limited
• Jeakins Weir Limited
• Jerram Falkus Construction Limited
• John F Hunt Regeneration Limited
• Lovell Partnerships Limited
• Mulalley and Company Limited
• Neilcott Construction Limited
• Oakwood Building Contractors 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

See more information on the H2 framework.

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.

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