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Published 20 Jan 2026, 13:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

2025 - 1072 Scaffolding Works Framework

Official notice

Authority: Citizen Housing Group Ltd (Charity / VCSE)

Framework agreement4 lotsWorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Construction Materials & Prefab (44)Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£3,440,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 17 Feb 2026
Lots 4see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 1 May 2030 · starts 1 May 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Citizen wishes to enter into a Scaffolding Works Framework with up to three Contractors per Lot. Lots will be split into four geographical areas as described below, to ensure that we receive an excellent service, which represents value for money.

Lot 1 - Coventry

Lot 2 - Birmingham

Lot 3 - Worcestershire

Lot 4 - Herefordshire

Typical works that will be required will include but are not limited to:

Scaffolding and edge protection designed, erected, altered, inspected, used and/or dismantled.

It is intended that the contract will run for a maximum of four years with an optional break at two years and three years subject to a satisfactory review of performance across a range of relevant performance criteria.

We are seeking to procure the services of suitably experienced service providers with the capability to deliver the required works and who best meet the need of Citizen and its customers.

If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The `Express Interest` button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in.

Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of Citizen Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the Citizen E-Procurement portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated.

Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers.

NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065.

You must upload your bid by using the `Attach Documents` button and your return must be submitted via ‘Submit Return’ on the Citizen E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline.

CPV: Scaffolding · Scaffolding dismantling work · Scaffolding erection work · Scaffolding work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 May 2026
Published description of the framework

Call off terms - Rotational Basis

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Coventry 4 yrsSMEPublished value£0
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 1 May 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £0 exc. VAT · £2,400,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #2Birmingham 4 yrsSMEPublished value£0
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 1 May 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £0 exc. VAT · £800,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #3Worcestershire 4 yrsSMEPublished value£0
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 1 May 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £0 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #4Herefordshire 4 yrsSMEPublished value£0
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 1 May 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £0 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “2025 - 1072 Scaffolding Works Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
20 Jan 2026, 13:48 GMT
Last source update
20 Jan 2026, 14:36 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-004842
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
ScaffoldingScaffolding dismantling workScaffolding erection workScaffolding work
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a06 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
17 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

20 Jan 2026 → 1 May 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published279 days ago
    20 Jan 2026, 13:48 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period ends250 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    17 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  3. Contract starts178 days ago
    1 May 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    20 Jan 2026, 13:48 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    20 Jan 2026, 14:36 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Citizen Housing Group Ltd

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-CHC: 8181 4040 Lakeside, Birmingham, West Midlands, B377YNContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender