LHC is seeking interest from suitable organisations for our Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) New Homes Framework (NH3).
This is a national framework and is being procured on behalf of:
LHC
South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)
Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)
Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
This framework is the successor to our popular Offsite Construction of New Homes Framework - NH2 and will be for the construction of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) New Homes and associated works.
The framework consists of 4 (four) workstreams and each workstream has multiple lots bidders can apply for. As follows:
Workstream 1 - Three Dimensional (3D) Modular Systems - Category 1
Workstream 2 - Two Dimensional (2D) Panelised Systems - Category 2
Workstream 3 - Main Contractors Delivering MMC Solutions - Lots 11-17
Workstream 4 - Groundworks and Site preparation for MMC Housing Projects - Lot 18
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Economic and financial standing:
Bidders will be required to meet a minimum turnover requirement for each lot (please refer to ITT). LHC will conduct a financial assessment. This assessment will allow LHC to carry out a robust assessment of a Bidders' financial standing.
The assessment will have 2 stages:
1) Credit score - LHC will use Creditsafe to carry out initial checking of a Bidders' financial status.
2) Profitability, Stability and Liquidity Assessment - Bidders will be assessed on their financial stability based on a range of financial information obtained from the Bidders annual accounts.
Bidders will be required to have the following minimum levels of insurance:
All lots except lot 9 & 18
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: £5,000,000
Public Liability Insurance: £5,000,000
Professional Indemnity Insurance: £2,000,000
Lots 9 & 18
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: £5,000,000
Public Liability Insurance: £5,000,000
Technical requirements:
Bidders are required to have the following:
All Bidders:
Health & Safety ISO 45001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)
Lots 1-7, 8, 10, 11-17:
Environmental Management ISO 14001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)
Quality Management ISO 9001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)
Lot 1 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 10 will cover the supply and installation of panelised systems including systems such as timber, light gauge steel frames and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) or other alternatives.
Bidders will be able to provide:
Basic frames (2a)
Enhanced insulations and lining materials (2b)
Further enhanced including windows and cladding (2c)
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 11 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction.
This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 12 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction.
This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 13 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction.
This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 14 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction.
This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 15 covers projects for Medium to High rise developments with floor heights above 11m covering flats/apartments and mixed use projects. This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction.
This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 16 covers the provision of specialist housing including Care Homes, Extra Care Housing, Sheltered Housing and Assisted Living Housing. This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction.
This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 17 covers the provision of additional residential accommodation on top of an existing building, (this will include the accommodation and all associated works). In addition to the room on the roof accommodation, refurbishment and energy efficiency measures may need to be provided to the existing building as part of the project.
This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
Lot 18 is for the provision of Groundworks and associated services encompassing:
Ground Works
Civil Engineering and Drainage
Roadworks and S278 Works
Site Setup and enabling works
Hard landscaping
Geotechnical and exploratory ground investigation and surveys
Remediation
Drainage
Foundations
Retaining Wall
Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 1 3D Modular Low Rise Housing Superlot.
Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the low rise housing lots 1-4 will be automatically added to the respective superlot.
The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies:
- A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area.
- Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure.
No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only
Lot 2 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 3 Main Contractors Low Rise Housing Superlot.
Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the main contractors low rise housing lots 11-14 will be automatically added to the respective superlot.
The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies:
- A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area.
- Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure.
No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only
Lot 3 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 4 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units.
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 5 covers Medium to High Rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot covers projects for Medium to High rise developments with floor heights above 11m covering flats/apartments and mixed use projects.
This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 6 covers the provision of specialist housing including Care Homes, Extra Care Housing, Sheltered Housing and Assisted Living Housing. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed.
This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 7 covers the requirement for units to provide additional accommodation (Assisted bathrooms/Bedrooms etc for disabled users) as a single storey extension for existing housing units. The internal design and layout will be bespoke to meet the specific end user requirements.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 8 will cover the supply only of panelised systems including systems such as timber, light gauge steel frames and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) or other alternatives.
Bidders will be able to provide:
Basic frames (2a)
Enhanced insulations and lining materials (2b)
Further enhanced including windows and cladding (2c)
This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.
Lot 9 is for installation panelised systems, such as timber, light gauge steel frames and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) or other alternatives by specialist installers.
To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for.