Fusion21 has selected 17 suppliers for a substantial £250m framework aimed at enhancing materials supply and services. The framework is organised into six categories: general building materials, electrical, plumbing and heating, managed services, kitchens, and adapted living. It underscores a focus on operational efficiency and value for housing providers and the public sector. This initiative includes a novel Adapted and Accessible Living category, reflecting supplier and member feedback.
Fusion21 has announced 17 prequalified suppliers to enhance the delivery of construction materials across the housing sector and broader public organisations. This significant £250m framework is strategically segmented into six distinct lots, namely general building materials, electrical, plumbing and heating, managed services, kitchens, and the newly introduced adapted and accessible living category. This initiative also aims to streamline repair and maintenance activities, ensuring optimal value for money and operational efficiency.
Peter Francis, the operations director at Fusion21, emphasised the critical necessity for housing providers and public bodies to efficiently manage repair and maintenance work. He acknowledged the pressures these entities face, particularly in achieving greater operational efficiencies and improving their first-time fix rates. Francis stated, “Our members are under increasing pressure to deliver efficient repairs and maintenance works while ensuring overall value for money, so we’re delighted the renewal will help to manage built assets effectively whilst achieving greater operational efficiencies and improving first-time fix performance.”
Moreover, the introduction of a new Adapted and Accessible Living lot is another cornerstone of this framework. It facilitates members in addressing their adapted bathroom and kitchen requirements from a single supplier, demonstrating a responsive approach to feedback from both members and suppliers.
The suppliers selected for this framework underscore the breadth and diversity required to support such a comprehensive initiative. These suppliers include reputable names in the industry such as AKW Medi-care, Bradfords Building Supplies, City Electrical Factors, and City Plumbing Supplies Holdings, among others.
The selection of suppliers marks a strategic advancement in supporting public sector construction projects and housing initiatives.
