SPA has compliant options for public sector organisations to access specialist expertise to conduct Single Building Assessments (SBA), mitigations and building remediation in compliance with the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act.
While the current surge in demand often leads to high costs and procurement delays, SPA’s dedicated frameworks offer a streamlined and reliable route to market.
There are several appointed companies have satisfied the Scottish Government criteria for assessors and are approved to perform Single Building Assessments (SBA).
How SPA solutions can support
Fire Safety (FS2)
The Fire Safety framework (FS2) offers a comprehensive and effective route to approved fire engineer services to conduct SBAs, immediate mitigation responses, and subsequent cladding upgrades:
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Access specialist firms with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive Single Building Assessments and identifying critical safety gaps
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Rapid procurement of accredited fire engineers that translate SBA findings into actionable risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
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Secure 24-hour Waking Watch and monitoring services as an interim measure while SBA recommended works are pending.
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Fire safety system installation, servicing, and maintenance to ensure and promote long term fire prevention
Consultancy Services (CS1)
The Consultancy Services (CS1) framework provides the professional infrastructure needed to manage complex building assessments end to end:
- Multidisciplinary consultancy with architects, structural engineers, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing experts required to support technical SBA data.
- Professional oversight to ensure that SBA findings are integrated into broader housing construction or energy efficiency projects.
- A holistic solution connecting all necessary consultancy disciplines to streamline the assessment and procurement journey.
Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9)
The Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework supports a fabric first approach as well as consultancy, management systems, building insulation and performance including:
- Providing access to a variety of experienced consultants for conducting PAS compliant building audits, preparing energy policy and strategy and designing cladding and insulation systems
- Professional end-to-end installation support, from the safe removal and disposal of external wall insulation materials prior to the new system
- Building insulation covering internal and external, loft, cavity wall and rainscreen cladding
- Domestic and non-domestic heating and ventilation systems integrating smart controls and energy systems
- Accommodates a multi-disciplinary approach enabling multiple retrofit and decarbonisation works and services under a single contract
Example of projects procured using the FS2 framework
Queens Cross Housing Association
Single Building Assessment
Full assessment encompassing 29 mid and high rise buildings in line with the requirements of Scottish Government specification. The buildings range from 4 to 24 storeys.
NG Homes
Single Building Assessment
Single building assessment for 20 mid rise and high rise blocks with multi tenure occupancy conforming to the requirements of Scottish Government’s specification.
Falkirk Council
Single Building Assessment
Full assessment of 28 mid and high rise buildings between 4 and 15 storeys tall in line with the Scottish Government specification.
Hilcrest Homes
Building Remediation
External façade remediation of 8 apartment blocks comprising of 135 homes. The scope of the work will replace non-compliant EPS render, HPL rainscreen and timber cladding systems. As well as reinstate fire compliant A1/A2 rated insulated render systems and non-combustible cladding following a SBA in August 2025.