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Published 8 Oct 2025, 12:47 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Capital Construction Framework for Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB).

Procurement agent: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)·On behalf of: Hywel Dda University Health Board, Swansea University

Open framework scheme10 lotsWorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 4 lots to bidMax 4 lots per supplier

Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: Wales (UKL)

Framework ceiling (notional)£10,000,000total for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 24 Apr 2026

Lots 10max 4 won per supplier · max 4 to bid

Framework period 4 yrsends 4 Apr 2031 · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensions · starts 5 Apr 2027

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to establish a new Capital Construction Framework to support capital projects valued up to £7 million. This framework aims to enhance the Health Boards' ability to manage and deliver their capital programmes, reduce reliance on external public-sector frameworks, develop a regional supply chain and contractor base, reduce procurement timescales, and improve delivery confidence in terms of time, cost, and quality for enhanced patient outcomes in South West Wales.The framework will support digital construction methods and encourage the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) where appropriate. Social value, sustainable procurement, and foundational economy principles will be integrated into the framework, with a focus on ethical employment, decarbonisation, SME participation, and alignment with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.This Planned Procurement Notice is issued to alert the market to this upcoming opportunity and stimulate early contractor engagement.A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will follow, setting out the structure of each Lot and the maximum number of contractors to be appointed. Only the highest-scoring bidders from the PQQ stage will be invited to tender. All tender documentation will be issued via the eTender Wales portal.All call-off contracts issued under the framework for SBUHB will be governed by the NEC4 Model Form of contract (Options A and C), with NHS Wales Standard Terms and Conditions for works valued up to £25k.Call-off contracts issued under the framework for HDUHB will be governed by the JCT Contract, NEC4 Model Form of contract (Options A and C), with NHS Wales Standard Terms and Conditions for works valued up to £25k.The framework is being developed in alignment with current procurement legislation, particularly the Procurement Act 2023 and its focus on transparency, value, and innovation.The proposed lots are:LOT A – Swansea Bay University Health BoardLOT B – Hwyel Dda University Health Board- Lot 1.A / Lot 1.B Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus): Value Threshold £0 - £25,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 3 contractors per region). - Lot 2.A / Lot 2.B: Value Threshold £25,000 - £500,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 3.A / Lot 3.B: Value Threshold £500,000 - £2,000,000 (Rotational with Option to Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 4.A / Lot 4.B: Value Threshold £2,000,000 - £4,000,000 (Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 5 - Regional Lot (5A/5B): Value Threshold £4,000,000 - £7,000,000 (Mini-Competition (cost/quality) up to 6 contractors per region).Contractors may submit bids for multiple Lots. However, Lot 1 (Multi-Disciplinary and Modernisation Works – SME Focus) is a standalone arrangement. Contractors bidding for Lot 1 will not be eligible to bid for Lots 2, 3,4, or 5. Contract Duration:4 Years + 1+1 (potential for two one-year extensions).Target Commencement Date: 01st October 2026.Please note that the timescales are indicative and subject to change – tender documentation is NOT available at this time.If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]

CPV: Construction work

How this framework works

From the published notice

Type: Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs: every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Framework period: 4 yrs · up to 6 yrs from 5 Apr 2027
Scheme runs until: 1 Oct 2033

Published description of the framework

LOT A – Swansea Bay University Health Board LOT B – Hwyel Dda University Health Board - Lot 1.A / Lot 1.B Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus): Value Threshold £0 - £25,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 3 contractors per region). - Lot 2.A / Lot 2.B: Value Threshold £25,000 - £500,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region). - Lot 3.A / Lot 3.B: Value Threshold £500,000 - £2,000,000 (Rotational with Option to Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region). - Lot 4.A / Lot 4.B: Value Threshold £2,000,000 - £4,000,000 (Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region). - Lot 5 - Regional Lot (5A/5B): Value Threshold £4,000,000 - £7,000,000 (Mini-Competition (cost/quality) up to 6 contractors per region).

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 4 and win at most 4 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £7,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus)Renewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£25,000

OT 1.A – SBUHB region. In order to preserve the intended purpose of this entry-level Lot, it will be exclusively for SMEs. Larger contractors appointed to Lots 2–5 will not be permitted to compete for these works

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £25,000 exc. VAT · £30,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1

Technical & professional ability
see criterions

Lot #2Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation WorksRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£25,000

In order to preserve the intended purpose of this entry-level Lot, it will be exclusively for SMEs. Larger contractors appointed to Lots 2–5 will not be permitted to compete for these works. This approach ensures a clear outline of responsibilities and maintains the appropriateness of contractor scale for the nature of the projects within this Lot.

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £25,000 exc. VAT · £30,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1

Technical & professional ability
see criterions

Lot #3Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)Renewal 4 yrsPublished value£500,000

LOT 2.A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £25,000 - £500,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
See criterions

Lot #4Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)Renewal 4 yrsPublished value£500,000

LOT 2.B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £25,000 - £500,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
see criterions

Lot #5Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)Renewal 4 yrsPublished value£2,000,000

LOT 3.A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 3 will be awarded by way of rotation. Upon establishment of the Framework Agreement, the rotational order will be determined by the final tender ranking achieved in the procurement process. The highest ranked supplier will be offered the first Call-Off Contract, followed by the next ranked supplier, and so on.

Upon completion of one full rotation of all appointed Framework Suppliers, the Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to undertake a cost-only mini-competition involving all suppliers appointed to Lot 3. Suppliers will be invited to submit a tender based on competitive cost and programme. As part of this exercise, suppliers will also be required to provide a statement outlining how they will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals within the delivery of the Call-Off Contract.

Award following such mini-competition will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme.

Following completion of the cost-only mini-competition, the call-off award process will revert to the established rotational order.

The Authority reserves the right not to undertake such mini-competition and to continue with rotational awards.

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £2,000,000 exc. VAT · £2,400,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
See criterions

Lot #6Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)Renewal 4 yrsPublished value£2,000,000

LOT 3.B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Award following such mini-competition will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme.

Following completion of the cost-only mini-competition, the call-off award process will revert to the established rotational order.

The Authority reserves the right not to undertake such mini-competition and to continue with rotational awards.

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £2,000,000 exc. VAT · £2,400,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
Outlined in SQ & ITT.

Lot #7Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).Renewal 4 yrsPublished value£4,000,000

LOT 4A – SBUHB region.Value Threshold : £2,000,000-£4,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 4 will be awarded by way of mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 will be invited to submit a cost-only tender response for each Call-Off requirement. Submissions will comprise:

A priced submission;
A programme for delivery;
A statement detailing how the supplier will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals in the delivery of the Call-Off Contract; and
A statement outlining the Social Value commitments applicable to the specific requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme, subject to compliance with the Framework requirements.

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £4,000,000 exc. VAT · £4,800,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
See criterions.

Lot #8Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)Renewal 4 yrsPublished value£4,000,000

LOT 4B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £2,000,000-£4,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 4 will be awarded by way of mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 will be invited to submit a cost-only tender response for each Call-Off requirement. Submissions will comprise:

A priced submission;
A programme for delivery;
A statement detailing how the supplier will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals in the delivery of the Call-Off Contract; and
A statement outlining the Social Value commitments applicable to the specific requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme, subject to compliance with the Framework requirements.

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensionsValue: £4,000,000 exc. VAT · £4,800,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
See Criterions

Lot #95A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)Renewal 4 yrsceiling above

LOT 5A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £4,000,000-£7,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 5 will be awarded by way of full mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be invited to submit a tender response for each Call-Off requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the highest scoring bid, based on a combination of cost and quality criteria.

The specific award criteria and weightings applicable to each Call-Off Contract will be detailed within the mini-competition documentation.

Note: For all Lots, in genuine and unforeseen urgent circumstances affecting patient care, the Authority may implement a direct award to the highest ranked supplier at the tender stage.

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensions

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
See criterions

Lot #10Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)Renewal 4 yrsceiling above

LOT 5B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £4,000,000-£7,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 5 will be awarded by way of full mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be invited to submit a tender response for each Call-Off requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the highest scoring bid, based on a combination of cost and quality criteria.

The specific award criteria and weightings applicable to each Call-Off Contract will be detailed within the mini-competition documentation.

Note: For all Lots, in genuine and unforeseen urgent circumstances affecting patient care, the Authority may implement a direct award to the highest ranked supplier at the tender stage.

Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Apr 2033 with extensions

Delivery: Wales

Extensions: The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

45000000 Construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

Economic & financial standing
Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.
Technical & professional ability
See criterions

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

How bids were scored · same split on all 10 lots

Quality: 55%Price: 45%

Published sub-criteria (2)

ITT: 55%
Commercial: 45%

Published award criteria (2)

ITT: Scheme Management and Delivery Approach - 40% - Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, including Social Value and Community Benefits - 15%
Commercial: exact amount

What this means for your bid

Price carries 45 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4.5 points. Quality carries 55 of 100: the paper moves it further than the discount.
“Capital Construction Framework for Swansea Bay University Health Board…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category: Works
Notice status: Closed
Procurement threshold: Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Open framework scheme
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: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 8 Oct 2025, 12:47 BST
Last source update: 19 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT
Award evaluation window: Submission end – 21 Sept 2026
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-025061
Latest notice: Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV): Construction work
Delivery area: Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa78 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales

Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Appointment period ends: 24 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
Clarification deadline: 27 Mar 2026
Submission channel: Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission: Allowed
Accepted languages: en

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htmlThe ↗ Authority (SBUHB) is using eTenderwales(etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ↗) to carry out this procurement process

Timeline

8 Oct 2025 → 5 Apr 2027 · 7 dates

Planning notice published378 days ago
8 Oct 2025, 12:47 BST
Next notice expected221 days ago
13 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
Tender notice published216 days ago
19 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT
Clarification questions by208 days ago
27 Mar 2026
Admission / appointment period ends180 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
24 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
Award decision expected by29 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Today
21 Oct 2026
Contract startsin 166 days
5 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Oct 2025

Planned procurement notice published
8 Oct 2025, 12:47 BST
UK3
Tender notice published
19 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT
UK4
Status changed to active
19 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT
Buyer details updated
19 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

4 public bodies on the notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Procurement agentPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-NHS: RQF · GB-PPON: PXWV-6492-CGMN 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZContact name, email

Clients of the procurement agent

Hywel Dda University Health BoardBeneficiary authority
Swansea UniversityBeneficiary authority

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender19 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT
Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender8 Oct 2025, 12:47 BST

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

What it takes to winiHow 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).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Official documents & specifications (2)

What it takes to win
i
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).