Fusion21 invites bids for its national £1bn Construction & Refurbishment Framework
Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Construction & Refurbishment Framework, worth £1bn over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers.
The national procurement specialist is looking for supply partners with experience of delivering construction and refurbishment works in housing, health, education and wider public sector environments.
Successful suppliers will assist Fusion21 members, including public sector organisations across the UK, in delivering compliant, efficient, high-quality construction and refurbishment projects. This will include developing and delivering impactful social value outcomes for key stakeholders and customers.
This is the third iteration of the framework. The previous version has already delivered 95 member projects with a total value of £675 million and an average project value of £7.2 million.
The streamlined Construction & Refurbishment Framework (2027–31) is designed to give suppliers and members the tools to deliver construction and refurbishment projects through a capable, competent and competitive supply chain, helping members achieve value for money, manage delivery risk and maximise public benefit.
The framework will have two easy-to-navigate lots:
Lot 1 – Housing Refurbishment and New Build
Focused on construction, refurbishment and improvement works to residential and social housing assets. Works will include, but are not limited to:
- Refurbishment, regeneration, stock improvement and modernisation programmes
- Retrofit, compliance, energy efficiency and associated building improvement works
- Extensions, conversions, alterations, fit-out and change of use
- New build and additional housing provision, including extra care, infill, rooftop and housing regeneration developments
- Associated enabling, demolition, structural, building services, finishing and specialist construction works
- Refurbishment, regeneration, modernisation and building improvement programmes
- Extensions, conversions, alterations, fit-out and change of use
- New build and additional non-domestic buildings and facilities
- Associated enabling, demolition, structural, building services,
Lot 2 – Non-Domestic Refurbishment and New Build
Focused on construction, refurbishment and improvement works to non-domestic buildings and the public estate, including education, health and wider public sector assets. Works will include, but are not limited to:
- Refurbishment, regeneration, modernisation and building improvement programmes
- Extensions, conversions, alterations, fit-out and change of use
- New build and additional non-domestic buildings and facilities
- Associated enabling, demolition, structural, building services, finishing and specialist construction works
Peter Francis, Group Executive Director (Operations) at Fusion21 said: “This streamlined framework will provide members with a consistent and efficient route from procurement through to delivery, as well as flexibility and confidence in compliance.
Our commitment to strong member relationships and high-quality procurement services is helping us build a clearer pipeline of future opportunities. By identifying demand earlier, bringing requirements together and supporting larger, strategically planned programmes, we aim to maximise the value of the framework, increase average contract values and give suppliers the consistency and confidence to invest in long-term delivery.
We’re delighted to bring this refreshed framework to market. It offers suppliers the opportunity to deliver construction and refurbishment projects across housing, health, education and the wider public sector, delivering lasting and visible benefits for communities. We encourage interested suppliers to bid before the opportunity closes on 8 January 2027.”
Embedding the Gold Standard principles into how projects are procured and managed, the framework provides a more mature approach to construction procurement.
The framework also aims to create direct and indirect opportunities for SMEs, social enterprises and third-sector organisations, and support high-quality refurbishment, regeneration and new build projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value for residents, communities and wider stakeholders.