Fusion21 bid race to renew £346m building upgrade firms

Procurement group Fusion21 is inviting bids for the latest version of its national building improvements framework.

Worth up to £346m over four years, it is encourgaing contractors of any size, providing local, regional or national coverage.

The latest generation has been enhanced to include four new dedicated lots covering damp and mould, external environmental improvements, insulation, and aids and adaptations.

Designed for use by housing, education, and healthcare providers, the framework covers a range of internal and external improvement works from the installation of kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors to roofing work.

Lotting structure

• Lot 1 Kitchens and Bathrooms
• Lot 2 Windows and Doors
• Lot 3 Pitched Roofing
• Lot 4 Flat Roofing
• Lot 5 Insulation
• Lot 6 External Environmental Improvements
• Lot 7 Aids and Adaptations
• Lot 8 Damp and Mould
• Lot 9 Internal and external general repair and improvement works

Peter Francis, executive director of operations at Fusion21, said: “Set to launch in January 2024, this framework has been renewed in line with the proposed Decent Homes Standard updates and now covers even more aspects of building improvement.

“We’ve listened to member and supply chain feedback and enhanced the framework in several ways, including the introduction of four new lots and making it easier for contractors to apply by creating dedicated lots for specific building improvements.

“There is also a specific lot for organisations that can offer both internal and external general repair and improvement works.”

Fusion21’s Building Improvements Framework offers flexible call-off options including direct award and geographical coverage across the UK, down to a regional and local level.

Tender documents are available from the Delta e-Sourcing Portal.

The submission deadline is Thursday 5 October.

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