Find a TenderPlanned procurementPreliminary market engagement notice
Published 15 Sept 2026, 10:36 BST

Official UK procurement notice

DLO Support Framework — UK public procurement notice

Authority: Barcud Shared Services (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreementWorksAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Framework ceiling (notional) £18,464,530framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Tender notice expected 9 Oct 2026from the planned procurement notice
Framework period 3 yrsup to 8 yrs with extensions · starts 5 Apr 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Bron Afon Community Housing is exploring the establishment of a subcontractor framework to support the delivery of repairs, maintenance, planned investment and construction-related works across its housing stock and assets.

The framework will provide additional resource and capacity to support Bron Afon's Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and ensure the organisation can continue to deliver high-quality services to residents. The framework is expected to include lots for responsive repairs, highway works, doors & windows, drainage & groundworks and whole house refurbishments with work awarded on an as-required basis throughout the framework term.

In addition to the proposed framework opportunity, Bron Afon is also planning a programme of future procurement opportunities over the next 18 months, including gas, heating and plumbing works, heating installations, cleaning services, external garden works and flooring. Suppliers attending the Meet the Buyer event will have the opportunity to learn more about these forthcoming opportunities and the anticipated procurement pipeline.

Bron Afon is particularly interested in engaging with local SMEs and suppliers capable of delivering responsive, planned and specialist works across South Wales.

CPV: Construction work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 5 Apr 2027

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Lot 1PlannedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSE
Contract period: 5 Apr 2027 — 4 Apr 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: Wales
Extensions
Extension options published
45000000 Construction work

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Planned procurement
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
15 Sept 2026, 10:36 BST
Last source update
15 Sept 2026, 10:36 BST
Authority reference
BAF26028
Latest notice
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work
Delivery area
Wales (UKL21)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f9ca

How it was run

Appointment period ends

Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Planning notice published5 days ago
    15 Sept 2026, 10:36 BST
  2. Market engagementin 12 days
    2 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
    Bron Afon Community Housing, in partnership with Barcud Shared Services, is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of publishing a DLO Support framework procurement opportunity and will be hosting a Meet the Buyer event to discuss the framework opportunity, future procurement plans more…and upcoming opportunities for suppliers.. The event will provide an overview of the forthcoming framework opportunity, Bron Afon's wider procurement pipeline for the next 18 months, the proposed procurement timetable and future opportunities across a range of repairs, maintenance and specialist services. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a free Meet the Buyer event on 6 October 2026 at Ty Bron Afon, Cwmbran. There will be 2 sessions: 8:30-10:30 13:00-15:00 Suppliers wishing to attend should register their interest by emailing [email protected]. Suppliers will have the opportunity to meet representatives from Bron Afon and Barcud Shared Services, ask questions regarding the forthcoming procurement and gain a better understanding of how the framework will operate. Following the Meet the Buyer sessions, Barcud Shared Services will deliver a free tendering workshop aimed at SMEs, providing practical guidance on preparing and submitting tender responses. Suppliers are also encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed framework structure, procurement approach and any potential barriers to participation for SMEs, during the event or by emailing [email protected]. Any feedback received may be considered prior to the publication of the procurement opportunity. Participation in this market engagement exercise will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process.
  3. Tender notice expectedin 19 days
    9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Contract startsin 196 days
    5 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    15 Sept 2026, 10:36 BSTUK2

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Barcud Shared Services

Contracting authorityPublic undertakingWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PVGZ-2679-RJTL 2 Alexandra Gate Ffordd Pengam, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 2SA [email protected]
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Consortium members and other public bodies

  • Bron Afon community Housing LimitedContracting authorityPublic undertakingWelsh devolved regulations applyGB-COH: IP30235R cwmbran, Wales [email protected]

Official documents & specifications (1)

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