PROCAST Group has announced the business has been allocated multiple lots on a £120 million Scotland-wide decarbonisation framework.
The Hamilton-based firm has been appointed to 17 of the 23 lots on the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) Framework.
Procast will provide retrofit solutions and energy upgrades to public sector buildings. Tasks will include multi-disciplinary works, cladding, heating systems, solar PV, EV charging, and internal, loft, cavity wall, and external wall insulation.
The framework covers all Scottish local authorities, housing associations, and other public sector bodies, such as schools and hospitals.
Derek Innes, owner and MD of Procast Group, said, “Being involved in this vital N9 Framework is brilliant and everyone at Procast is fully equipped to get out and start making a real difference around Scotland. We want to be at the forefront as our public sector makes the necessary changes to its infrastructure to meet net zero targets. We have enjoyed working with the Scottish Procurement Alliance throughout this process and really value the work they do in communities across Scotland.”
The framework aims to support Scotland’s net zero ambitions and address the green skills shortage, while creating wider economic opportunities for organisations of all sizes.
Lesley Peaty, regional director at the Scottish Procurement Alliance, commented, “Addressing the green skills gap is going to be vital in supporting Scotland’s energy transition. With an ageing workforce and a shortage of skilled professionals, the demand for green skills far exceeds the current supply.
“That’s why we’ve pledged to invest a portion of the income generated through the N9 Framework into organisations that are innovating and training the next generation of green-skilled workers, ensuring the sector is equipped to meet both current and future challenges. This framework will not only deliver high-quality retrofit solutions, but it will invest in organisations that are nurturing the next generation of green talent, ensuring long-term sustainability for our partners and communities.”
