Framework covers supply and maintenance of passive fire protection

Trail Group has been awarded a place on The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s new fire safety framework.

According to Trail Group, the contract relates to fire safety across the borough’s social housing portfolio, including multiple occupancy buildings and individual homes.

Trail Group has secured a position in Lot 1 of the framework, which includes the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of fire stopping, fire compartmentation, fire doors and fire safety signage.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea operates more than 7,000 social housing properties.

The new framework will run for four years, with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

Contractor selection assessed on delivery, safety and resident engagement

The framework is designed to ensure consistent compliance with fire safety legislation across the borough’s housing portfolio.

Trail Group said the appointment follows a competitive selection process in which contractor bids were assessed on the quality of delivery, approach to health and safety, commitment to social value and resident engagement.

Key performance indicators have been built into the framework to allow for audit and review of contractor performance throughout the agreement period.

Trail Group continues public sector housing work

Jon Crosby, Managing Director of Trail Group, said: “We are absolutely delighted that our expertise and long track record of delivering passive fire safety services have been recognised with our appointment as one of the successful contractors on this important framework agreement.

“It represents a planned investment by the Council in its housing assets.”

He added: “We continue to be a trusted contractor of choice across the public sector for fire safety as well as for building maintenance and construction works.

“We have a client-focused approach and a reputation for consistent service delivery to the highest standards and in compliance with the latest Building Safety regulations.”

Trail Group appointed on multiple fire safety frameworks

Trail Group has been appointed to several national and regional fire safety framework agreements.

These include those operated by South East Consortium, Pretium, CHIC, NHMF and Fusion21.

Trail Group is also part of client-specific frameworks for organisations including Riverside Group, Guinness Partnership and Notting Hill Genesis.

The company’s work in the social housing sector spans passive and active fire protection, electrical testing and installations, refurbishments and minor works.

Trail Group stated its aim is to help social landlords manage risk, comply with changing regulations and improve housing stock.

Trail Group appointed to Kensington and Chelsea fire safety framework: Summary

Trail Group has been awarded a place on The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s fire safety framework.

The framework applies to the borough’s social housing stock.

Trail Group was appointed to Lot 1, covering passive fire safety measures.

The framework runs for four years with an option to extend by up to two more years.

Key assessment criteria included quality of delivery, health and safety, social value and resident engagement.

The Council owns more than 7,000 social housing properties.

Trail Group provides both passive and active fire protection, as well as other housing maintenance services.

The company is also part of other frameworks including South East Consortium, Pretium, CHIC, NHMF, Fusion21, Riverside Group, Guinness Partnership and Notting Hill Genesis.

Trail Group said the appointment reflects the Council’s investment in housing asset safety and its own ongoing work in the public sector.