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Building Better<\/a> has appointed an initial six manufacturers to its new offsite DPS (dynamic purchasing system) for MMC category 2 construction systems<\/h2>\n

The first firms to be selected by Procurement for Housing and Building Better to provide 2D panelised systems<\/a>, assembled on-site are:\u00a0Future Built, LoCal Homes, Project Etopia, Roe Timberframe, Sigmat, and Starship Homes.<\/p>\n

The offsite DPS is worth \u00a3600m over four years, and will run in parallel with Building Better\u2019s first MMC framework which launched in July 2021 and covers category 1 volumetric 3D systems.<\/p>\n

The alliance aims to give members access to a range of different MMC solutions<\/a> so they can find the right one for their site.<\/p>\n

Building Better took the decision to create a on offsite DPS rather than a fixed framework, so panelised manufacturers can join at any point during the term of the DPS.<\/p>\n

The category 2 segment of the offsite market is evolving rapidly with new products and manufacturers emerging all the time. By setting up a DPS, social housing providers can access the latest solutions and suppliers as they come to market.<\/p>\n

Over 215,000 homes are managed by the 29 housing associations and local authorities that make up Building Better.<\/p>\n

With the launch of its DPS, Building Better will help the social housing sector<\/a> to produce around 5,000 MMC properties by 2026.<\/p>\n

How to join the new DPS<\/h3>\n

Manufacturers wanting to join Building Better\u2019s DPS must first be certified by the Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS) or assessed by building warranty provider the National House Building Council (NHBC) and their products must aim to meet the Future Homes Standard.<\/p>\n

Once they have passed an additional selection procedure, looking at their commercial, social and sustainability credentials, manufacturers can bid for opportunities via a tender call-off.<\/p>\n

This process has been streamlined for social housing providers too, with members receiving a tender template pack and hands-on support from Procurement for Housing.<\/p>\n

‘Social housing organisations have been wary of category 2’<\/h3>\n

Trina Chakravarti, project director of Building Better commented: \u201cThe emerging nature of this part of the MMC marketplace means that social housing organisations have, to date, been wary of category 2.<\/p>\n

“Some told us they were anxious about committing to a panelised manufacturer; not knowing if the company or even this form of MMC would be around in four years.<\/p>\n

“Because of this, we knew a different procurement approach was needed; one that would still provide high standards and ease of access like our category 1 framework, but a solution that didn\u2019t \u2018clip the wings\u2019 of manufacturers operating in such a fluid environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

‘Helping to normalise offsite and use it at scale across the sector’<\/h3>\n

John Bellamy, category manager for construction & sustainability at Procurement for Housing (PfH) added: \u201cA major benefit of setting up a DPS is the learning. As an alliance, we\u2019ll be able to grow our understanding of what housing organisations actually require with category 2 and the technical solutions they gravitate to.<\/p>\n

“Creating a framework now would have meant guessing the answers. But a DPS allows us to gather data and feedback on products and manufacturers, educating ourselves and helping us to normalise offsite and use it at scale across the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

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