London Borough of Newham has handed HLS McConnell Ltd a £10.3m contract to supply and install fire doors in tenanted properties across the borough. The award, made under the Procurement for Housing Fire Safety Works Framework, is a direct appointment rather than a competitive tender. Under a framework agreement, a buyer can award work directly to suppliers already on the panel without reopening competition, provided the framework terms allow it.

The contract covers the supply and installation of tenanted fire doors. Fire door upgrades are a standard requirement across local authority housing as part of compliance with fire safety regulations for multi-occupied residential buildings.

Suppliers already appointed to the Procurement for Housing Fire Safety Works Framework can bid for future call-offs advertised by participating councils. The framework itself remains available to other public bodies managing housing stock and fire safety obligations.