Suffolk County Council has picked 14 general contractors and 7 building services specialists for its latest framework deal running to May 2027.

The new iteration of the framework for the East of England consists of three separate construction lots and two building services lots.

The introduction of building services lots will allow public sector partners access to firms carrying out decarbonisation works as well as other M&E-based project work, including EV charging points, solar panel installation and heating improvements.

In addition to traditional new build construction and refurbishment works, the framework can be utilised for a variety of construction services including specialist demolition, temporary accommodation and modular builds as well as condition improvement works, covering both fabric and infrastructure upgrades.

The framework, which was set up for the council by consultant Concertus, and adapted to suit a variety of contract types including JCT and NEC forms of contract, along with single and two-stage procurement routes for traditional and design & build projects.

All framework partners are committed to supporting social value and recognise the additional benefits construction can bring to the communities in which they work.