Heron Joinery appointed to LHC Framework

Bespoke manufacture company, Heron Joinery, has been appointed onto the renowned LHC framework for timber window and doorsets.

The major framework, which will run until 2022, involves the provision of refurbishment, extensions, new build projects and associated works throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The framework operates through the Scottish Procurement Alliance in Scotland and the Welsh Procurement Alliance in Wales. It covers a range of publicly financed sectors including:

  • Residential (low, medium & high rise)
  • Education Buildings
  • Healthcare Buildings
  • Emergency Services Buildings
  • Community Buildings

Heron Joinery has been successful under the following lots;

  • Lot 1-South West England
  • Lot 2-South East England
  • Lot 3-Central England
  • Lot 4-Northern England
  • Lot 5-North Wales
  • Lot 6-Mid Wales
  • Lot 7-South Wales
  • Lot 8-Scotland

Heron Joinery was selected based on the following tender criteria, under the MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender) principle;

  • Financial information
  • Business and professional standing
  • Health and safety policy and capability
  • Equal opportunity and diversity policy and capability
  • Environmental management policy and capability
  • Quality management policy and capability
  • Inspection of manufacturing facility
  • Sustainability and social inclusion policy requirements
  • Experience of working in public sector
  • Managerial and technical support, sales, marketing and supporting information
  • Technical and professional ability
  • Conformity to the LHC specification together with the expertise and quality of delivery
  • Competitive pricing

Martin Blaney, General Manager at Heron Joinery announced the contract win, “We are delighted to be appointed to the 8 lots on this major LHC framework. These lots cover the whole of the UK. The contract award reaffirms Heron Joinery’s position as a leading national supplier of bespoke timber windows and doors. We look forward to playing our part in delivering this major scheme which will undoubtedly enhance residential, education and community infrastructure throughout the UK.”

John Skivington, Group Director, LHC explained “The appointment of Heron Joinery to the LHC Timber Windows & Doors Framework reflects their commitment to offer social landlords and other public sector clients’ best value products and services and we look forward to working with them throughout the UK.”