Friday July 18, 2025
Derby-based Specialist Contractor Cawarden has been named as one of the 54 contractors appointed to the £93 million demolition and land preparation framework hosted by leading regional procurement specialist EN:Procure. This recognition reflects Cawarden’s commitment to safe, sustainable, and high-impact regeneration projects.
EN:Procure, the procurement arm of social housing consortium Efficiency North, says the latest ‘Gen-4’ version will mainly be applied to the completion of a range of asbestos removal and demolition works and water hygiene removal works. As well as social housing, the framework could extend to public sector and commercial buildings.
The new framework has an estimated value of £93.75m, with EN:Procure originally appealing to SMEs operating in the North of England to apply. That approach supports its primary goal of enhancing local communities in the region.
We’re proud to have been appointed to this £93 million framework supporting regeneration across the North. It’s a strong endorsement of our team’s expertise in delivering safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible demolition and site preparation services throughout the UK.”
OLIVER CROOKS
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR – CAWARDEN
The framework is being procured under EN:Procure’s latest Gen-4 generation of tenders, incorporating the FAC-1 Framework Agreement and dynamic models for ESG delivery, reflecting many of the themes in the government’s Constructing the Gold Standard report. It will provide a wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits for communities served by Efficiency North’s membership of social housing providers.
The team had been impressed with the knowledge, skills and commitment of those firms that applied. This opportunity gives those appointed the chance to further develop their businesses through their place on the framework.
The asbestos and demolition sector is of huge importance to the construction industry, with projects needing careful planning to protect workers and the public when dealing with this hazardous material that can have serious legal and health-related consequences.
We need this pool of highly-skilled and trusted operators to be involved in the safe handling of asbestos, in line with UK regulations. I’m also pleased to be working with such a good mix of existing and new framework contractors, with 57% of them partnering with EN:Procure for the first time.
Providing modern, compliant and sustainable properties is at the core of what we do and we always aim to work with contractors who can demonstrate their dedication to providing social value and having an important impact on their communities.
That’s why we are delighted to be joined by so many talented professionals who we know will make a positive difference, especially in prioritising skills and education in their own workforces, such as offering apprenticeships, with our support.”
EMMA MOTTRAM
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – EN:PROCURE
The framework contract is divided into lots, including asbestos consultancy and survey services, air monitoring services, licensed and unlicensed asbestos removal works, low and high-rise demolition works and water hygiene management and remedial works.
The framework will run for 48 months until 20th July 2029.