Procurement organisation Fusion21 has announced the successful appointment of suppliers to its national Building Safety and Compliance Framework, following a competitive tender process.
The framework, valued at up to £800m over four years, is designed to help Fusion21 members manage and maintain safe buildings while ensuring full compliance with building safety regulations.
A total of 145 specialist firms have secured a place on the framework, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up 81% of those appointed.
The framework provides both regional and national coverage and has been established in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The framework, valued at up to £800m over four years, is designed to help Fusion21 members manage and maintain safe buildings
Among the framework’s key features is the introduction of a new lot dedicated specifically to sprinkler and mist systems, reflecting the increasing emphasis on fire safety measures within building management strategies.
The framework is expected to play a significant role in supporting public sector organisations, including those within healthcare, to demonstrate compliance and maintain high standards of building safety across their estates.
The framework is split into twelve lots:
- Lot 1: Asbestos Surveying and Consultancy
- Lot 2: Asbestos Abatement and Removal
- Lot 3: Legionella and Water Hygiene Consultancy
- Lot 4: Legionella Monitoring and Control
- Lot 5: Fire Safety Surveying and Consultancy (Multi-Disciplinary)
- Lot 6: Fire Risk Assessments
- Lot 7: Fire Safety Inspections
- Lot 8: Passive Fire Protection
- Lot 9: Fire Suppression (Sprinkler and Mist) Systems
- Lot 10: Active Fire Safety
- Lot 11: Warden Call and Tele-health
- Lot 12: Electronic Security
Peter Francis, Group Executive Director (Operations) at Fusion21 said: "Our members continue to invest heavily to ensure the buildings they manage are safe. With the introduction of the Building Safety Act (BSA 2022), the responsibility to ensure building compliance has grown, and we’re delighted to be able to continue supporting our members with this framework renewal as part of our ‘big six’ offer.
"Having listened to member and supplier feedback, we’ve created a new generation of the Building Safety and Compliance Framework, suitable for all building types across the public sector.
“Working with a team of technical procurement experts and pre-qualified suppliers, our members will benefit from a fast route to market and flexible call-off options. As with all Fusion21 frameworks, this latest framework enables our members to deliver social value they can see in communities, aligned with their organisational priorities."