The procurement arm of Efficiency North, a social housing consortium, has appointed 100 contractors to deliver the latest phase of a £3.2bn installation and repairs framework.

Around 85% of the contractors appointed by EN: Procure are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Lovell Partnerships, Wates and Mitie have also been appointed. 

The installation and repairs framework is designed for social housing projects and divided into 36 lots, each representing specific categories of work such as electrical, heating, roofing, and brickwork.