Forbo Flooring Systems has been appointed as an approved supplier on the Department of Health’s ProCure22 Framework for NHS and social care construction schemes in England – meaning that its floorcovering solutions, ‘from entrance to exit’, are approved for the healthcare environment.
The flooring company said: “The ProCure22 (P22) process is designed to achieve improved value for money and reduce exposure to risk through a simplified procurement procedure. Committed to developing and offering products that contribute in a positive way to the health and comfort of the individual, Forbo’s floorcoverings are designed to be good for people, good for buildings, and good for the environment.”
Offering a 10-year warranty, with discounts of up to 47% and pricing fixed for 12 months, Forbo says it can ensure that healthcare environments receive a which is both fit for purpose and fit for the future – providing savings without any compromise’.
Sharron Kapellar, National Framework manager, said: “We have undertaken many projects within NHS Trusts and social care throughout England, including providing flooring for acute, mental health, and community facilities, and are delighted to have been awarded with the ProCure22 approved supplier status.
“We can help create stylish and functional flooring schemes, while still meeting the various floorcovering requirements outlined in HBN 00-10, Part A: Flooring. We can offer everything from sheet systems for clinical areas, and static control flooring for X-ray rooms, to slip-resistant flooring for wet clinical areas, carpet tiles for offices, and entrance flooring systems which prevent pollutants from entering facilities. Forbo has a wide portfolio of cost- effective flooring solutions to meet a variety of requirements, as well as offering savings through transparent trading and better purchasing power. It is our healthcare experience, however, that really adds value to a project’s success; our area managers will assist with any specifications, and provide technical and design advice, all supported by an efficient sample service and even a free collection service for installation waste.”
