MMC put at heart of London council’s £1.2bn framework

Islington council is putting modern methods of construction (MMC) at the centre of a new four-year £1.2bn construction framework.

The north London borough said the majority of works would be for residential mixed-tenure new-build, which include refurbishment or conversion schemes that would be procured either as part of a combined new-build, refurbishment or conversion schemes, or on a standalone basis.

Islington said it wanted to promote the use of modern methods of construction across the works.

The council was “keen to promote the use of modern methods of construction where it can deliver benefits in value for money, quality, health, safety and mitigate inconvenience to residents”.

Around half of the work procured will be by two of Islington’s neighbouring boroughs, Hackney and Camden.

Islington said its chosen choice of contract will likely to be design and build or pre-construction services agreements.

Interested contractors have until 24 April to express their interest in participating, with the framework commencing on 1 October. It is expected that 12 firms will bid for each of three lots.

Islington will appoint the eight highest-scoring contractors to each of three lots.

Lot one is for jobs worth up to £5m, lot two is for jobs worth between £5m and £20m, and lot three is for jobs in excess of £20m.

The framework has the option of being extended for another four years, but Islington has not given any estimated value for works after the initial 48-month period.