A \u00a3970m public sector building and maintenance framework has opened for tenders.<\/p>\n
The Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) is looking for contractors to take on work across a range of jobs including demolitions, extensions and groundwork.<\/p>\n
Other tasks covered by the Multi Elements of the Built Environment Framework include roofing, insulation, doors, wiring, scaffolding, electrical and heating.<\/p>\n
The four-year framework is divided into two lots, worth \u00a3520m and \u00a3450m each.<\/p>\n
The first lot covers the installation replacement, refurbishment, improvement, maintenance and repair of buildings.<\/p>\n
The second focuses on communal areas and services in residential properties, including responsive repairs and provision of void works.<\/p>\n
Both lots are set to run from later this year until 2029.<\/p>\n
CHIC is a not-for-profit consortium for members, which is free and open to any public sector body.<\/p>\n
More than 200 organisations, primarily housing associations and councils, are members. Those listed on its website include Leeds City Council, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Notting Hill Genesis.<\/p>\n
The consortium describes itself as aiming \u201cto improve our members\u2019 homes and communities as asset management experts that provide great procurement services, delivering savings, driving sustainability, embracing new technology and delivering added social value\u201d.<\/p>\n
The deadline for tenders for the \u00a3970m framework is 25 March 2025.<\/p>\n