ZED PODS, the award-winning offsite company specialising in designing and building precision-engineered, zero-operational-carbon homes, has been successfully appointed to the latest NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Modular Buildings 3 (MB3) Framework agreement.
Following a rigorous national tender process, ZED PODS secured a place across three key lots, reinforcing its credentials as a trusted delivery partner for high-quality, sustainable modular developments:
- Lot 5.2 – Public Sector Modular New Build (£5m – £15m)
- Lot 7.1 – Residential Accommodation Modular New Build (£0 – £5m)
- Lot 7.2 – Residential Accommodation Modular New Build (£5m – £15m)
The Modular Buildings 3 (MB3) framework agreement provides a compliant route for public sector organisations, including NHS bodies, local authorities, education providers, and blue light services, to procure modern methods of construction (MMC) solutions. With an estimated value of £1.6bn, MB3 simplifies access to a pre-approved list of modular suppliers for a wide range of building types, including residential, healthcare, and education facilities.
With a quality-led manufacturing, training, and development facility in Peterborough, ZED PODS delivers high-performing, full turnkey modular development schemes across the UK, supported by its in-house design, planning, and operations teams.
ZED PODS is certified ISO 19650 for Information Management using Building Information Management (BIM), ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001 for Environmental Standards, and ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety management.
Tom Northway, Chairman of ZED PODS, commented: “We are proud to be appointed to the NHS SBS MB3 framework, which represents a significant milestone for ZED PODS and reinforces our commitment to building futureproof, sustainable developments for the public sector. Our precision-manufactured modular homes and buildings are already delivering results across the UK, helping address the urgent need for affordable, zero-carbon properties. MB3 offers a vital platform to support public sector organisations in achieving their housing, health, and sustainability ambitions with speed, quality, and reduced carbon impact.”
NHS SBS describes MB3 as a framework designed to help the public sector deliver projects faster, with reduced disruption and improved sustainability standards.
ZED PODS’ inclusion reflects its proven expertise in delivering innovative, low carbon modular schemes with outstanding social value, particularly in complex urban and constrained environments.
Kat Jackson, Principal Category Manager at NHS SBS, said: “With over £1.1bn spent through our Modular Buildings Frameworks since 2017, NHS Shared Business Services provides a trusted, compliant route to market for the NHS and the wider public sector. Through the framework Approved Organisations can purchase, hire or lease offsite buildings from off the shelf to full turnkey solutions.”
