Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb5-4b59-7160-8e82-7064b31e4d3f/modern-methods-of-construction-mmc-new-homes-framework-nh3 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) New Homes Framework NH3 [LHC](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lhc) Estimated value £600,000,000 Published 19 May 2023 Deadline Closed 28 Oct 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The framework will cover the geographical area of England and has been procured on behalf of: ### LHC Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) ### South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) 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. As follows: Workstream 1 - Three Dimensional (3D) Modular Systems - Category 1 Lots 1-7 Workstream 2 - Two Dimensional (2D) Panelised Systems - Category 2 Lots 8-10 Workstream 3 - Main Contractors Delivering MMC Solutions - Lots 11-17 Workstream 4 - Groundworks and Site Preparation for MMC Housing Projects - Lot 18 This framework agreement will commence on the 2nd May 2023 and will last for 48 months. Additional information: LHC Procurement Group Limited is a not for profit central purchasing body acting on behalf of contracting authorities throughout England, Wales and Scotland (including partners of the Welsh Procurement Alliance, Scottish Procurement Alliance and South West Procurement Alliance) for whom we continue to monitor up to 500 live projects at any one time. Thanks to their ongoing and collective feedback and input into the development of this framework and given the reach and scale of their collective portfolios, the framework is both designed and anticipated to support the vast majority of requirements. Consequently, other contracting authorities that were not specifically consulted in the development of this framework may nevertheless also deem the framework to offer a value for money procurement solution for their own requirements and may also use the framework. As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in England, Wales and Scotland as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as listed on: [cpconstruction.org.uk/who-we-work-with](https://www.cpconstruction.org.uk/who-we-work-with/) [lse.lhcprocure.org.uk/who-we-work-with](https://lse.lhcprocure.org.uk/who-we-work-with/) [swpa.org.uk/who-we-work-with](https://www.swpa.org.uk/who-we-work-with/) including, but not limited to Registered social landlords (RSL's), tenant management organisations (TMOs) and arm's length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces, fire and rescue services or registered charities. LHC clients may add community benefit requirements in their call-off contracts from this Framework including but not limited to: - to generate employment and training opportunities for priority groups; - vocational training; - to up-skill the existing workforce; - equality and diversity initiatives; - to make sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses; - supply-chain development activity; - to build capacity in community organisations; - educational support initiatives. Read full description ## CPV classification Modular and portable buildings Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/44d5c470-f640-4faa-8ac0-9f5b9b8df5a1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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