Insulation and Associated Works Framework

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements.

Our membership has now grown to 258 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities.

EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia - Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West.

The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses: www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk) www.southeastconsortium.org.uk (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) The framework has been tendered and awarded based on the following lot structure: Sublot 1 - Midlands Sublot 2 - East of England Sublot 3 - National Coverage Contracting Authorities can use either a Direct Selection or Mini Competition to appoint a Contractor and only the Contractors who sit on the relevant geographical sublots the Contracting Authority is looking to use can participate in the selection process.

EEM conducted this procurement exercise and have subsequently awarded and entered into framework agreements with contractors to carry out Insulation and associated works on behalf of our membership.

Works via the framework are to include; • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works. • Exterior Render Systems . • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems. • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance. • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works. • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill). • Retrofit Floor Insulation (solid or suspended). • Loft Insulation (virgin and re-fill). • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation. • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes. • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.

Full details of works covered by the framework are detailed within the tender documents.

Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products.

Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards.

Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body.

Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works.