LHC Procurement Group has published the Housing, Regeneration and Demolition (H3) Framework: a five-year agreement with a total estimated value of £1,200,000,000 including VAT. This is one of the highest-value construction framework procurements available to the UK public sector this year, and it covers a genuinely broad scope: new build residential, retrofit and estate regeneration, demolition, remediation and enabling works, and specialist works including defence housing and secure environment projects.
LHC Procurement Group manages frameworks on behalf of housing associations, local authorities, and other public sector bodies across the UK. A place on the H3 Framework can unlock access to multiple clients and projects under a single qualification, making it a strategically significant opportunity for contractors of the right scale and capability.
If you are considering bidding, contact Thornton & Lowe. Our construction bid writing team has extensive experience with LHC frameworks and can help you move quickly. You may also find our overview of the National Framework for Major Works 2026 a useful companion read.
What Does the H3 Framework Cover?
The framework encompasses five broad categories of work, each likely to be represented across one or more lots:
- New Build Residential: Construction of new social and affordable homes across LHC's client base
- Retrofit and Estate Regeneration: Whole-house retrofit, energy efficiency upgrades, and large-scale estate refurbishment
- Demolition and Enabling Works: Clearance, soft strip, and site preparation in advance of new development
- Remediation: Ground remediation and contaminated land treatment associated with housing and regeneration schemes
- Defence Housing and Secure Environments: Specialist residential construction in secure or defence-related settings
This breadth is rare and valuable, but it also means the evaluation process will be lot-specific. Bidders should be precise about which lots they are targeting and ensure their submission evidence is tailored accordingly.
Who Should Be Bidding?
The H3 Framework is most relevant to:
- Main contractors with a track record in public sector housing: new build, refurbishment, or regeneration
- Demolition and remediation specialists with public sector or housing association experience
- Retrofit contractors with SHDF or similar programme delivery experience
- Regional and national contractors with the capacity to manage multi-client call-offs under framework terms
LHC's framework approach typically supports both larger national contractors and well-positioned regional businesses, depending on how lots are structured by geography or value band. Review the published documentation carefully to identify where your profile best fits.
Key Details at a Glance
- Authority: LHC Procurement Group
- Total value: £1,200,000,000 including VAT
- Duration: 5 years
- Scope: New build residential, retrofit/estate regeneration, demolition, remediation, defence housing
- Type: Public sector framework agreement
- Submission deadline: 17 June 2026
- Find a Tender notice: View the official notice here
What Will Make a Strong Submission?
- Lot focus: Identify the specific lots you are best positioned to win and build your submission around those. Don't dilute your evidence by spreading across too many categories.
- Public sector housing case studies: LHC's clients are housing associations and local authorities. References from these organisations, or from comparable social housing and public sector schemes, are the most persuasive evidence you can offer.
- Framework compliance readiness: Demonstrate that your business processes, reporting, and governance are set up to operate under framework terms, including call-off procedures, KPI reporting, and contract management.
- Social value: LHC frameworks consistently place meaningful weight on social value. Prepare a considered, quantified response that goes beyond standard commitments to local employment and apprenticeships.
With a submission deadline of 17 June 2026, now is the time to make your bid/no-bid decision and begin assembling your evidence. Connect with Thornton & Lowe for a focused, expert-led review and the support you need to submit a compelling H3 bid.
