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Part of the LHC Procurement Group, the South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) was launched in October 2019. The relationship between the LHC Procurement Group and the local South West team gives SWPA the unique position of having local knowledge and relationships, while also benefiting from additional resources and expertise from a national framework provider.

SWPA currently offers 16 frameworks and 2 DPS’, working with approximately 56 Clients on over 220 projects. SWPA brings together Clients with Appointed Companies to build, refurbish and maintain social housing and public property more efficiently and cost effectively, and to benefit the local community.

Amongst these frameworks, is the Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS4) Framework, soon to be superseded by its successor, Roofing Systems and Associated Works (RS5) Framework. This successive and fully compliant framework  allows local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies to source specialist suppliers for the design, supply and installation of traditional flat roofing and pitched roofing systems and associated works.

The framework has four workstreams comprising of traditional flat roofing, liquid flat roofing, profiled metal roofing and traditional pitched roofing, along with a mixed super lot. The Mixed Roofing Super Lot is intended to be used by Clients for projects that have a mix of roofing elements, typically a mix of flat and pitched roofing requirements but could also be metal profile roofs and traditional pitched roofs. The workstreams cover a variety of design, supply, and installation needs, from asphalt, torch on systems, to glass reinforced resilient unsaturated polyester resins, as well as flashings, facias, and rainwater items.

Garland UK are a nationally renowned roofing systems provider, offering high-performance waterproofing solutions for commercial, residential, industrial, and public sector assets. SWPA are incredibly proud to have Garland as a systems supplier on our framework, featuring on the flat roofing workstream.

Garland pride themselves on collaborating with building surveyors, architects, facilities managers, business managers and consultants, to deliver leading technical expertise and high-performance waterproofing systems for client roofing projects. This dedication is reflected in Garland being an 100% employee-owned business, making them completely unique to the roofing industry. The team is wholly committed to delivering the highest quality systems and value to customers, working hard to maximise the longevity and performance of each roof asset.

Garland also places great importance on sustainability and their journey to be scope 1 and 2 net zero carbon by 2032, and achieve net zero by 2050, are acutely aware of our industry’s environmental impact on the planet. Garland believes construction plays such a pivotal role in helping to achieve these net zero goals and strive to find better ways to support clients and their projects for the future. Garland’s sustainability journey promotes innovative sustainable waterproofing systems, responsible sourcing, and circular economy principles that maximise the value of the materials we use and minimise life cycle waste.

"Garland UK is on a journey of continuous improvement. We're committed to driving sustainability that enhances the roofing industry and creates a healthier, more resilient built environment for future generations." - Andy Rooke, Commercial Manager, Garland UK.

For more information on what Garland do, and their pledge to sustainability, take a look at their Webpage and LinkedIn.