The LHC has appointed 11 window and door suppliers to its PVC-U and timber windows and doors framework (WD2), after inviting business interest last year. The suppliers include IDM Doors and the Window Company Contracts. The national framework covers the manufacture, supply and installation of PVC-U, timber and aluminium-clad windows and doors to local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies.
Live from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2026, WD2 is worth up to £30m in Scotland, £20m in England and £16m in Wales. It allows organisations to source products and end-to-end design services for both residential and non-residential projects. LHC’s regional business units running the framework include LHC London and South East, Consortium Procurement Construction in the north and Midlands, , Scottish Procurement Alliance and Welsh Procurement Alliance.
Dean Fazackerley, LHC’s head of technical procurement, said: “While PVC-U remains a core product and choice for many, sustainability requirements are making timber and aluminium-clad timber a more popular choice for windows and doors, which is why we have brought all three materials together for ease of supply to the public sector. With the updated building regulations 2022 requiring 31% carbon emissions reduction in domestic buildings and 27% in non-domestic, as well as the new Part L identifying key areas for improved fuel and energy conservation, our clients are looking to source products that support them in meeting their legal requirements.
“WD2 does just that, through a pre-approved pool of companies that meet these standards. This framework will also help social landlords and public sector organisations look beyond the horizon and prepare for the 2025 future homes standard.”
The appointed companies to WD2 across England, Scotland and Wales are:
• CCG (Scotland),
• C R Smith Manufacturing,
• IDM Doors,
• Graham Holmes Astraseal,
• Nationwide Windows,
• SER Contractor,
• Sidey Solutions,
• Solar Windows,
• Sovereign Group,
• Specialist Building Contracting and
• The Window Company (Contracts).
