CHIC appoints firms to £970m housing upgrades framework

The Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) has appointed 33 contractors to a £970m framework for housing repair and improvement works.

The Multiple Elements of the Built Environment Framework runs from August 2025 to August 2029 and replaces an earlier three-lot deal expiring on 23 September.

CHIC said it would provide access to firms that can carry out works ranging from demolition and roofing to kitchen refits, internal decorations and adaptations for restricted mobility.

The framework is split across two main lots. Lot one comprises 17 workstreams covering both internal and external building elements including insulation, heating, electrical wiring, windows and doors, among others.

Lot two includes void works and responsive repairs. It is available to CHIC’s members across the UK and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises.

The contract was procured using the open procedure and is not open to voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The new framework includes contractors such as Seddon, Wates, Equans Regeneration and Novus, which is involved in the existing framework.

According to CHIC, the framework will support members in delivering programmes of regeneration and renovation, including extensions, energy upgrades and disability compliance works. It will also support internal and external decorations, and provide access to scaffolding, plastering and finish trades.

CHIC Multiple Elements of the Built Environment Framework

Lot 1: Multiple Elements (£520m)