Specialist procurement consultancy Prosper has announced the selection of 34 companies for its new procurement framework, which specialises in decarbonisation retrofit and investment works.
This framework is anticipated to create up to £1bn ($1.36bn) in construction opportunities, offering landlords an all-encompassing procurement solution that adheres to PAS 2035 standards for ‘Energy Efficient Retrofit’ works and includes traditional investment installation works.
The chosen contractors will cover ten lots across various regions across the UK, including the North East, North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, Yorkshire and the Humber, London, and Wales.
This list of contractors includes Bell Group, Buston & Maughan, Cardo (Wales & West), CLC Contractors, Esh Construction, LivGreen Futures, and VINCI Construction UK, among others.
The Decarbonisation and Investment Installation Works framework builds on the success of Prosper’s first framework launched in August 2022, which has facilitated over £225m in construction opportunities.
The new framework aims to provide landlords with a compliant one-stop shop solution through appointed principal contractors.
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By GlobalDataIn line with UK government-backed initiatives such as the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, and ECO4 works, the framework requires contractors to comply with PAS 2035 installer accreditation and hold Trustmark certification.
The framework encompasses a variety of works, including the installation of internal and external wall insulation, ground- and air-source heat pumps, electric heating solutions, photovoltaic systems, ventilation systems, and roofing works.
It also includes traditional investment works such as new kitchen and bathroom installations, window and door replacements, and solutions for dampness and mould.
Both Prosper’s initial decarbonisation retrofit framework and the new one will operate concurrently until August 2026, giving landlords the option to utilise either framework for their projects.
Prosper CEO Rod Brasington said: “This exciting new framework will provide even greater funding and procurement opportunities for landlords and contractors across the UK and support them to achieve their net-zero commitments.
“Following the successful implementation and delivery of our first decarbonisation retrofit framework and consultation with existing clients, this new major framework will not only create greater value by combining decarbonisation works together with cyclical investment works, it also provides efficiency in the delivery of programmes and minimises disruption for residents whilst major works are being undertaken within their homes.”
Prosper procurement head Rebecca Griggs said: “The framework call-off will be either by further competition or by direct award, the scale of the framework means that the pricing exercise to complete as part of the tendering process is extensive, however, this should enable wider and more regular use of the direct award option.
“We are really excited about how this new framework is going to positively contribute towards the drive for decarbonisation of our homes across the country.”
