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MTX appointed to new £10 bn Offsite Construction Solutions Framework
Modern Methods of Construction specialist, MTX, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Offsite Construction Solutions Framework, which ‘broadens the pre-manufactured building solution provision currently available to public sector buyers through CCS agreements’. Through the new framework,
the company is eligible to supply buildings manufactured off site for both the healthcare and education sectors, ‘supporting public sector plans to innovate, drive efficiency, and continue to work towards Carbon Net Zero targets’. The Offsite Construction Solutions agreement reflects Modern Methods of Construction innovations, and continues to align with the policies outlined in The Construction Playbook on offsite construction adoption. It is designed to assist all public sector customers, with a specific focus on the health, housing, education, justice, and defence sectors. The agreement replaces the CCS Modular Buildings Agreement, which closes on 1 April this year, and will run for four years, with the possibility of a three- year extension. CCS ‘supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services’. In 2021/22, CCS helped the
Water hygiene specialist up for sale
public sector achieve commercial benefits equal to £2.8 bn. MTX MD, David Hartley, added: “Offsite
construction is a key element within the MMC processes MTX has developed and refined through its delivery of an extensive range of public sector projects over many years. Qualifying as a supplier is an important milestone for us. We see the new agreement as a vital tool in promoting wider adoption of offsite manufacturing within the construction industry and public sector procurement.”
The directors of Legionella and water hygiene training specialist Immerse Training have put the business up for sale, leaving Steve Mount more time to focus on his AE Water and other consultancy services. He explained: “Due to family issues, the lead administrator has decided she can no longer continue in the business. There will be no sale of premises or tangible assets involved.” Immerse offers 11 water hygiene- based training courses, all City & Guilds accredited: Legionella Awareness; Legionella Risk Assessment; Risk and Monitoring Procedures; The Managerial Role of the Responsible Person; Water Hygiene Training; Water Safety Plans; Pseudomonas Awareness; Managing Risk – The Responsible Person Refresher; Managing Risk – Cooling Tower Systems; Managing Risk – The Risk Assessor (2-day course), and Managing Risk – Responsible Person (3-day course). “All courses have been authored
and regularly updated by me, and I will be open to continue to deliver the training,” Steve Mount explained. “Our administrator will help with any handover of systems etc. Immerse Training is on the IHEEM Learning Hub as a training provider. If you or any of your contacts might be interested in an ‘off the shelf’ training facility, please contact us.”
March 2023 Health Estate Journal 13
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