Prosper launches new Decarbonisation and Investment Installation Works framework

The framework, launched by specialist procurement consultancy Prosper, is expected to generate up to £1bn of construction opportunities. It provides an all-encompassing procurement solution for landlords, covering a range of Energy Efficient Retrofit works in accordance with PAS 2035 and traditional investment installation works.

 

A total of 34 contractors have been awarded a place on the new framework, across ten lots, covering the North East, Yorkshire and The Humber, North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, London and Wales.

 

The Decarbonisation and Investment Installation Works framework will further strengthen Prosper’s position in the market after successfully launching the first-to-market decarbonisation retrofit and investment work framework in August 2022, which has already unlocked more than £225m worth of construction opportunities.

 

The new framework will provide landlords with an innovative and compliant ‘one-stop-shop’ solution route to delivery through appointed principal contractors. The solution will complement the works supported through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) and ECO4 works, meaning contractors have to be compliant with PAS 2035 installer accreditation requirements and hold Trustmark certification.

 

The new framework offers traditional investment works to deliver component schemes or whole house approaches to include typical cyclical investment works.

 

Typical works covered under the framework will include internal and external wall insulation, ground source and air source heat pumps, electric heating solutions, PV systems, ventilation systems, roofing works as well as traditional investment works such as the installation of new kitchens and bathrooms, replacement of windows and doors and solutions to tackle damp and mould.

 

The initial decarbonisation retrofit framework will run concurrently with the new framework until August 2026 and landlords will be able to utilise either framework.

 

Rod Brasington, chief executive of Prosper, 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 while major works are being undertaken within their homes.

 

“We anticipate there will be significant work placed through this framework.”

 

Rebecca Griggs, head of procurement at Prosper, 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.”