£1.8bn framework planned for green retrofit drive

Manchester social housing framework specialist Procure Plus is preparing a £1.8bn framework to deliver low and zero carbon technologies.
The four-year deal for social housing and wider public sector buildings across the UK will cover installation of air and ground source heat pumps, electric heating, solar panels, battery storage, insulation, ventilation, and whole-house retrofit packages.
The not-for-profit housing procurement body is targeting SMEs and larger contractors to join the fram