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.

The N9 Framework was hotly contested, with Procast making it to the final 42 contractors selected from hundreds of businesses that applied to have access to the contracts.

The work will see Procast Group provide retrofit solutions and energy upgrades to public sector buildings as Scotland pushes towards achieving its net zero targets.

Procast’s work on the N9 Framework – which is the SPA’s largest-ever framework and step up from its previous N8 incarnation – 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, totalling 140 organisations.

Procast Group - which is PAS2035/PAS2030 compliant and leading innovators in the retrofit and renewables sector - said it is delighted to be on the framework as it looks to help Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s journey to net zero.

Derek Innes, owner and managing director 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 not only drive Scotland’s transition to net zero, but also address the country’s green skills shortage while creating wider economic opportunities for organisations of all sizes.

Lesley Peaty, regional director at the Scottish Procurement Alliance, said: “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.”