Modification notice
Modification of a contract/concession during its term
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
Tredomen Innovation & Technology Centre
Ystrad Mynach
CF82 7FQ
UK
E-mail: procurement@lhc.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.lhc.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA61405
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
WD2 – PVC-U and Timber Windows and Doors
Reference number: WD2
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45421100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Manufacture, Supply and Installation of PVC-U Windows and Doors - U11
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Various sites throughout Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will cover the design, supply, removal of old and installation of new PVC-U windows and doors for all types of public sector projects.
Appointed Companies for this lot offer both a design, manufacture and supply only and a complete design, manufacturer, supply and installation service.
Installation services may be provided either through directly employed teams or via supply chain members that have been assessed and approved by the appointed company.
Lot 2 will cover the design, supply, removal of old and installation of new timber windows and doors for all types of public sector projects.
Successfully appointed companies for this lot offer both a design, manufacture and supply only and a complete design, manufacturer, supply and installation service.
Installation services may be provided either through directly employed teams or via supply chain members that have been assessed and approved by the bidder.
Lot 3 will cover the design, supply, removal of old and installation of new aluminium clad timber windows for all types of public sector projects.
Successfully appointed companies for this lot offer both a design, manufacture and supply only and a complete design, manufacturer, supply and installation service.
Installation services may be provided either through directly employed teams or via supply chain members that have been assessed and approved by the appointed company.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start:
01/08/2022
End:
31/01/2027
The extension beyond four years is justified in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the operational need to ensure continuity while the replacement framework is being procured.
The extension will ensure existing projects can continue to be procured without disruption. No new projects will be initiated under this framework once the replacement framework is live.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-028369
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Manufacture, Supply and Installation of PVC-U Windows and Doors - U11
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
22/07/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Graham Holmes Astraseal
02593809
Paterson Road
Welllingborough
NN84EX
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
NATIONWIDE WINDOWS LTD
02025613
NATIONWIDE WINDOWS LTD, Nationwide House 74 88 Somers Road
RUGBY
CV227DH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Solar Windows Ltd
02678809
Unit 15b Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas
Caerphilly
CF838DW
UK
NUTS: UKL16
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Specialist Building Contracting LTD TA Wrekin Windows
11714098
Unit D1 - D4, Stafford Park 4
Telford
TF33BA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Sovereign Group Ltd
01089940
Vale Street
Nelson
BB90TA
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
IDM Doors Limited
05613742
Rock Wharf, Mill Parade
Newport
NP202JR
UK
NUTS: UKL21
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
/concession: 16 000 000.00
GBP
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
LHC is a joint committee of local authorities acting as a central purchasing body on behalf of contracting authorities throughout England, Wales and Scotland (including partners of the Welsh Procurement Alliance - WPA and Scottish Procurement Alliance- SPA) for whom we continue to monitor up to 500 live projects at any one time.
Thanks to their ongoing and collective feedback and input into the development of this framework and given the reach and scale of their collective' portfolios, the framework is both designed and anticipated to support the vast majority of requirements. Consequently, other contracting authorities that were not specifically consulted in the development of this framework may nevertheless also deem the framework to offer a value for money procurement solution for their own requirements, and may also use the framework.
As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in England, Wales and Scotland as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and as listed on
https://www.lhc.gov.uk/who-we-work-with/including, but not limited to registered social landlords (RSL's), Tenant management organisations (TMOs) and Arm's length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces, fire and rescue services and registered charities.
Under the terms of this contract the successfully appointed contractors will be required to required to deliver community benefits in support of the public body's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The community benefits included in this contract are:
- to generate employment and training opportunities for priority groups;
- vocational training;
- to up-skill the existing workforce;
- equality and diversity initiatives;
- to make sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses;
- supply-chain development activity;
- to build capacity in community organisations;
- educational support initiatives.
Clients wishing to use the framework will need to refer to the further information and guidance document available for this framework which will be available on the LHC,SPA, WPA, CPC and SWPA websites, or request further information from are presentative of the LHC group to identify the specific list of contractors appointed in each regional area within each lot.
As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in Wales as defined by the Public
Contracts Regulations 2015 and as listed on https://www.welshprocurement.cymru/who-we-work-with/, including, but not limited to Registered social landlords (RSL's), tenant management organisations (TMOs) and arm’s length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces,fire and rescue services or registered charities.
(WA Ref:163293)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/05/2026
Section VII: Modifications to the contract/concession
VII.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
VII.1.1) Main CPV code
45421100
VII.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
VII.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
VII.1.4) Description of the procurement
This notice is listed by LHC on behalf of the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) The framework will cover the geographical area of Wales. This framework is for designed for manufacturers of PVC-U and timber window and door products, who offer both a design, manufacture and supply only and a complete design, manufacture, supply and installation service. The full list of workstreams available under this framework is: Lot 1- Manufacture, Supply and Installation of PVC-U Windows and Doors Lot 2- Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Windows and Doors Lot 3- Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Aluminium Clad Timber Windows
VII.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start:
01/08/2022
End:
31/01/2027
The extension beyond four years is justified in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the operational need to ensure continuity while the replacement framework is being procured.
The extension will ensure existing projects can continue to be procured without disruption. No new projects will be initiated under this framework once the replacement framework is live.
VII.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: 16 000 000.00 GBP
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Graham Holmes Astraseal
Paterson Road
Welllingborough
NN84EX
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
IDM DOORS LIMITED
Rock Wharf, Mill Parade
Newport
NP202JR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
NATIONWIDE WINDOWS LIMITED
Nationwide House, 74-88 Somers Road
Rugby
CV227DH
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SOLAR WINDOWS LIMITED
Unit 15b, Bedwas House Industrial Estate
Bedwas
CF838DW
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SOVEREIGN GROUP LIMITED
Vale Street Mill, Nelson
Lancs
BB90TA
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SPECIALIST BUILDING CONTRACTING LIMITED
Friars Gate 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley
Solihull
B904BN
UK
NUTS: UKG21
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.2) Information about modifications
VII.2.1) Description of the modifications
The modification relates solely to an extension to the duration of the framework agreement beyond its original term, with the revised expiry date extended to 31st January 2027. The extension is required to maintain continuity of service while the replacement framework is finalised and implemented.
The extension will allow existing and pipeline projects to continue to be procured without disruption. No new projects will be initiated under this framework once the replacement framework is live. There are no other changes to the scope, nature, or overall structure of the framework, and the modification does not alter the original conditions of competition.
VII.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
The need for this modification has arisen due to the operational and procurement complexities associated with developing and implementing the replacement framework. This includes undertaking appropriate market engagement, refining the procurement strategy, and ensuring the successor framework is structured to provide improved clarity and effectiveness for future call-offs.
While LHCPG has acted diligently in progressing the renewal, the time required to complete a compliant procurement, has exceeded the original anticipated timeline. As a result, an extension is necessary to ensure continuity of service and to avoid any gap in provision.
The modification is proportionate and strictly limited to the minimum period required to complete the procurement and implementation of the replacement framework, and does not alter the overall nature of the contract.
VII.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications and price adaptions and, in the case of Directive 2014/23/EU, average inflation in the Member State concerned)
Value excluding VAT: 16 000 000.00 Currency: GBP
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: 16 000 000.00 Currency: GBP