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# Construction Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/construction-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-029370). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** East Lothian Council is seeking interest from suitable organisations for the renewal of our Construction Framework. We wish to establish a framework of works contractors for Traditional, and Design & Build projects, who will be invited to tender under mini competition, for works contained in the Council’s programme of new buildings, extensions, and repair and refurbishment of its building assets. The framework will be for a maximum period of 4 years – (2 years initially with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions). Successful bidders will be appointed onto a maximum of 4 lots (2 traditional from lots 1-5) and (2 design and build from lots 6-9). Published lot titles: Traditional Project Value Band 1 (0-100,000 GBP); Traditional Project Value Band 2 (100,001 to 500,000 GBP); Traditional Project Value Band 3 (500,001 to 1,500,000 GBP); Traditional Project Value Band 4 (1,500,001 to 2,500,000 GBP); Traditional Project Value Band 5 (2,500,001 to c. 4,733,252 GBP (GPA/FTS)); Design and Build…

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [East Lothian Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/east-lothian-council-ons-s12000010)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £18,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 April 2021 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 9
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work
- **Delivery Location:** UKM73
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-029370`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/construction-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-029370#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/construction-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-029370#participate

## Description
East Lothian Council is seeking interest from suitable organisations for the renewal of our Construction Framework. We wish to establish a framework of works contractors for Traditional, and Design & Build projects, who will be invited to tender under mini competition, for works contained in the Council’s programme of new buildings, extensions, and repair and refurbishment of its building assets.
Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to)
- Educational buildings
- Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities
- Commercial buildings
- Offices and other buildings
- Infrastructure facilities
The framework will be for a maximum period of 4 years – (2 years initially with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions).
This is a multi-value framework with 9 value lots. Successful bidders will be appointed onto a maximum of 4 lots (2 traditional from lots 1-5) and (2 design and build from lots 6-9).
Bidders must indicate within their submission which lots they wish to be considered.
It is anticipated that each lot will have in the region of 5 bidders appointed.

## Lots (9)
### Lot 1: Traditional Project Value Band 1 (0-100,000 GBP)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 1 covers the provision of traditional construction projects with a value of between 0-100,000 GBP.
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded fr...

### Lot 2: Traditional Project Value Band 2 (100,001 to 500,000 GBP)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 2 covers the provision of traditional construction projects with a value of between 100,101 to 500,000 GBP.
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be ex...

### Lot 3: Traditional Project Value Band 3 (500,001 to 1,500,000 GBP)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 3 covers the provision of traditional construction projects with a value of between 500,001 to 1,500,000 GBP.
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be ...

### Lot 4: Traditional Project Value Band 4 (1,500,001 to 2,500,000 GBP)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 4 covers the provision of traditional construction projects with a value of between 1,500,001 to 2,500,000 GBP.
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may b...

### Lot 5: Traditional Project Value Band 5 (2,500,001 to c. 4,733,252 GBP (GPA/FTS))
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 5 covers the provision of traditional construction projects with a value of between Lot5 2,500,001 to c. 4,733,252 GBP (GPA/FTS)**
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Econo...

### Lot 6: Design and Build Value Band 1 (100,001 to 500,000 GBP)
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 6 covers the provision of design and build construction projects with a value of between 100,001 to 500,000 GBP.
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may ...

### Lot 7: Design and Build Value Band 2 (500,001 to 1,500,000 GBP)
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 7 covers the provision of design and build construction projects with a value of between 500,001 to 1,500,000 GBP.
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators ma...

### Lot 8: Design and Build Value Band 3 (1,500,001 to 2,500,000 GBP)
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 8 covers the provision of design and build construction projects with a value of between 1,500,001 to 2,500,000 GBP.
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators ...

### Lot 9: Design and Build values Band 4 (2,500,001 to c. 4,733,252 GBP (GPA/FTS))
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Lot 9 covers the provision of design and build construction projects with a value of between 2,500,001 to c.4,733,252 GBP (GPA/FTS).
Estimated start date June 2021.
More detail is contained within the tender documents. Additional information: Economi...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F003081-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-02-16T10:16:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-11T13:20:48.296Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-029370