The PVC-U and Timber Windows and Doors Framework (WD2) from not-for-profit public sector construction framework provider LHC, also runs across England and Wales and is worth £66m nationally. It features 11 companies appointed in total.

WD2 covers the manufacture, supply and installation of PVC-U, timber and aluminium-clad windows and doors to local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies and allows organisations to source products and end-to-end design services for both residential and non-residential projects.

It builds on previous frameworks for supply of windows and doors from LHC, by offering increased product variety and assesses suppliers for improved u-values, acoustic performance, durability, and lifecycle costs.

Dean Fazackerley, LHC head of technical procurement, said: “While PVC-U remains a core product and choice for many, sustainability requirements are making timber and aluminium clad timber a more popular choice for windows and doors, which is why we have brought all three materials together for ease of supply to the public sector.

“The updated Building Regulations 2022 came into force across Scotland from 1 June this year – with part 3 from 1 October 2022 – meaning any new domestic buildings must now make a 32 per cent reduction in carbon emissions, with 27 per cent in non-domestic. This, as well as the new Part L identifying key areas for improved fuel and energy conservation, means clients looking to source products that support them in meeting their legal requirements. WD2 does just that, through a pre-approved pool of companies that meet these standards. This framework will also help social landlords and public sector organisations look beyond the horizon and prepare to meet future standards of homebuilding.”

The four appointed companies to WD2 across Scotland are:

• CCG (Scotland) Limited
• C R Smith Manufacturing Limited
• Sidey Solutions Limited
• Sovereign Group Limited

The framework features three workstreams, covering:

• Manufacture, supply and installation of PVC-U Windows and Doors - Covers the design, supply, installation of new PVC-U windows and doors and removal and replacement of old windows and doors for all types of public sector projects.
• Manufacture, supply and installation of Timber Windows and Doors - Covers the design, supply, installation of new timber windows and doors and removal and replacement of old windows and doors for all types of public sector projects.
• Manufacture, supply and installation of Aluminium Clad Windows and Doors - Covers the design, supply, installation of new aluminium clad timber windows and doors and removal and replacement of old windows and doors for all types of public sector projects.

For more information on WD2, visit here.