Roofing Materials £26m Framework Opens

THE LHC‘s Roofing Materials public sector framework opened on 9 September 2024 for tenders.

LHC Procurement Group is a not-for-profit public sector framework provider. It is a central purchasing body for contracting authorities across England, Scotland and Wales and monitors up to 500 live projects at any one time.

The new Roofing Systems Framework (RS5M) will be the successor to LHC’s current roofing agreement (RS4), which is due to expire in May 2025.

The £26 million framework is designed to provide an efficient, value for money procurement route for local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies. It is for the supply and delivery of roofing systems and associated products in all types of public sector refurbishment and new build projects.

Projects include multi-occupancy residential buildings, including low-, medium-, and high-rise constructions. Other projects are schools, colleges, universities, public offices, NHS buildings, blue light buildings and other public buildings.

Contracts are divided into lots and tenders may be submitted for one or more, or all lots. The contracts run from 2 December 2024 to 2 June 2029.

LHC intends to appoint up to six bidders in each region to ensure clients have adequate service coverage. It may appoint additional bidders where it deems it appropriate to support client needs.

Roofing Systems Framework (RS5M) Lots

The lots are: Traditional Flat Roofing (workstream 1), Liquid Flat Roofing (2), and Profiled Metal Roofing (3).

The lots involve conducting full condition surveys for waterproofing, condensation, structural integrity, and drainage.

A detailed design is to be carried out through a thorough inspection, which considers all necessary thermal, condensation, and wind uplift calculations.

The process includes providing a specification of works prepared by a manufacturer. Technical support and advice services, to be offered to clients both before and after the works, including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).

Post-works inspections are included as needed to ensure compliance and to issue material warranties.

Traditional Flat Roofing

The roofing products required include bituminous built-up roofing systems (both torch-free and torch-on), single-ply systems (mechanical and adhered), and extensive and intensive green roof systems. Additionally, associated roofing products such as rooflights, insulation, bonding spray, and cover strips are included.

Liquid Flat Roofing (Lot 2)

The roofing products involved include cold-applied liquid waterproofing membranes, Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) systems, green roof systems (both extensive and intensive), and liquid-applied membranes. Additionally, associated roofing products such as rooflights, insulation, and adhesives are included.

Profiled Metal Roofing (Lot 3)

Workstream 3 includes the design and supply of metallic-based roofing systems, such as tile or sheet-type profiled systems. Additionally, it encompasses associated products, including flashings, fascia, soffit, weathering, and rainwater items. If the client requires, a flat roofing maintenance schedule can be provided.

Bidding for RS5M

Bidders will need to demonstrate they have the appropriate competencies and hold specific qualifications and/or accreditations as appropriate for the scope of services expected to be delivered through each workstream.

LHCs’ financial team will undertake credit score checks and bidder’s minimum annual turnover for all workstreams is set £1,000,000 per year.

Bidders are asked to complete a set of four general technical questions in a response template and three workstream specific technical questions.

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

Tenders must be valid until 30 September 2025 and submitted by 25 October 2024 at 2:00pm.

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at TendHost.

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