Contractors appointed to £400m M&E framework

The Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) has appointed more than 50 firms to a four-year framework worth up to £400m for mechanical and electrical works.

The framework runs until 2029, with options for two 12-month extensions. It enables CHIC’s housing and local authority members to procure contractors for both refurbishment and new-build projects across the UK.

It is divided into two lots. Lot 1 covers mechanical and heating systems, while Lot 2 covers electrical and ventilation services. A total of 29 bids were received for the mechanical lot, and 42 for the electrical lot. SMEs made up the majority of bidders and successful firms.

Services under Lot 1 include gas, oil and electric central heating, low-carbon technologies such as air and ground source heat pumps, and communal heating systems. Lot 2 covers electrical rewires, decarbonisation technologies, EV and PV installation, and mechanical ventilation systems.

Contracts will be awarded by CHIC members through direct awards or mini-competitions. Price accounted for 50 per cent of evaluation, quality for 40 per cent, and social value for 10 per cent.

The highest offer under each lot was £200m, although actual values will depend on future call-offs. CHIC did not name specific clients or architects involved in projects under the framework.

The framework is available for use across all UK regions.

Source: Gov.uk Find a Tender