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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nDfE is seeking views on the\u00a0development of the new framework using design for manufacture and assembly and other offsite methods at a major briefing event on 22 January at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry.<\/p>\n
It will rank as the largest DfMA framework yet from Government and will use the greatest amount of componentised design for efficiency and savings.<\/p>\n
After soar-away cost inflation on previous schools frameworks, a key aim is for bidders to\u00a0match or come in below DfE funding targets with progressive cost reductions by volume during the life of the framework.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nIn preparation for this procurement, the DfE is developing the GEN 5 standardised design solution for schools.<\/p>\n
At its heart will be a BIM model that includes a 3D design and specification that will promote standard components suitable for efficient manufacture.<\/p>\n
GEN 5 is a development of primary school design concepts but the intention is that the principles will be developed and applied to secondary schools and other school types.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe GEN 5 solution pack is currently under development and the concepts will be shared at the market engagement day.<\/p>\n
It is intended that the proposed framework will supplement the existing DfE Construction Framework and will be used for the delivery of suitable projects from DfE\u2019s direct and funded capital programmes.<\/p>\n
Suppliers should register their interest by via the Bravo Solutions website ,\u00a0<\/a>ref. pqq 29019.<\/p>\n \n