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Published 10 Nov 2022, 16:11 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

North West Footpath Improvements

Official notice

Authority: Hull City Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsWorksRestricted procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£445,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 20 Jan 2023awarded 20 Oct 2026
Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has appointed PBS Construction (North East) Limited to provide North West Footpath Improvements works, Kingston upon Hull. The opportunity was advertised from YORcivil3 Lot 1 using mini-competition restricted procedure consisting of a single stage process. The Contract period is from 26 October 2026 ending by 30 April 2027 . The estimated Contract value is £155,973.78 Overall

CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Building completion work · Building installation work · Site preparation work · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 38 suppliers · 47 bids received (1.2 per place) · 18 appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Civil Engineering Works up to £750,000Awarded Yorkshire & HumberPublished value£65,000,000

Hull City Council (The Authority) has appointed PBS Construction (North East) Limited to provide North West Footpath Improvements works, on Chanterlands Avenue, Duesberry Street, and Hinderwell Street, Kingston upon Hull. T The opportunity was advertised from YORcivil3 Lot 1 using mini-competition restricted procedure consisting of a single stage process. The Contract period is from 26 October 2026 ending by 30 April 2027 . The estimated Contract value is £155,973.78 Overall

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Yorkshire and Humber Region, mainly North and East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire
Extensions: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Civil Engineering Works over £750,000 to £4,000,000Cancelled Yorkshire & HumberPublished value£95,000,000

Framework for construction works £750,000 to £4,000,000. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Yorkshire and Humber Region, mainly North and East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire
Extensions: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Civil Engineering Works over £4,000,000 to £10,000,000Cancelled Yorkshire & HumberPublished value£155,000,000

Framework for Construction works over £4,000,000 to £10,000,000. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Yorkshire and Humber region, mainly North and East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire
Extensions: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Surfacing WorksCancelled Yorkshire & Humber, East MidlandsPublished value£130,000,000

Framework for construction works, mainly Surfacing and associated works. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands · Yorkshire and Humber Region, mainly North and East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire but can also include South and West Yorkshire and the Sheffield LEP region
Extensions: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.Variant bids: not allowed

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

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot distribution rule: As set out in the procurement documents
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    As stated in the procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50–70 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.
  • “North West Footpath Improvements” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 38 suppliers, not a single contract.

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
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
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
10 Nov 2022, 16:11 GMT
Last source update
26 Oct 2026, 11:31 GMT
Award evaluation window
20 Jan 2023 – …
Authority reference
TDT/2277
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-100918
Classification (CPV)
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesBuilding completion workBuilding installation workSite preparation workWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03832e Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

Warranties, bonds and /or parent company guarantees or similar may be required. Collateral Warranties for design/or construction may be required. As set out in the framework tender documentation.

Works will generally be funded through public funds and grants. As set out in the framework tender documentation.

In the event of a group bid each company or firm in the bid will be jointly and severally responsible for the due performance of the contract. Detailed requirements are set out in the framework tender documentation.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

East Riding of Yorkshire Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period,which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for an economic operator who suffers or risks suffering loss or damage by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Publisher note: Tender documentation is available only through the YORtender system at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ Please follow the link to register interest using the project reference no. CM141. All queries/communications must be made via the YORtender messaging function within project reference no. CM141. Public sector organisations that may access this framework subject to approval of the contracting authority include (but are not limited to): - Local Authorities in Yorkshire and Humber, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire (i.e. a local authority as defined in Regulation 1 and 84(1) of the Local Government Act 2000, Local Authorities include all County, City, District and Borough Councils, Unitary Authorities, Parish and Town Councils. A list of all local authorities is available at: www.gov.uk/find-local-council - Central Government Departments, no-departmental government bodies and Agencies https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - Combined Authorities (as defined in Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009); - Educational establishments (e.g. schools, school governing bodies; voluntary aided schools; foundation schools; any faith educational establishments including the Roman Catholic Dioceses and Anglican Dioceses, associated with the named Local Authorities including diocesan authorities; academies; free schools, city technology colleges; foundation partnerships; education authorities, publicly funded schools, universities, colleges, University Technical Colleges, University Purchasing Consortium, further education establishments;higher education establishments and other educational establishments). www.ucas.com/ www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/ www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables www.ukri.org/ - National Park Authorities www.nationalparks.uk/parks/ - Internal Drainage Boards http://www.ada.org.uk/idb_members_map.html - Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations). www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing - Police Forces http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites - Fire and Rescue Services http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs - Ambulance Services www.aace.org.uk - NHS Bodies England: www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx - Hospices in the UK: https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice - Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission www.oscr.org.uk/ - Citizens Advice: http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/ - Projects commissioned by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP's); - Also permitted to access the framework are locally delivered Public Service providers e.g. General Practitioners' Surgeries. www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp - The option is reserved for the framework to be used by projects funded by Section 106 and/or community infrastructure levy. - Passenger Transport Executives: www.urbantransportgroup.org/about-us/our-members - Humber Bridge Board: http://www.humberbridge.co.uk/ - canal and river trusts: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/our-regions/north-east-waterways - social enterprises within culture and leisure: www.sporta.org/member-directory - Trusts, Charities, Social Enterprises, Mutuals, and Community Interest Companies: (i.e. organisations that have been established by the public bodies within the scope of this advertisement and/or where the contracting public bodies are trustees or partners of the Trusts, Social Enterprises, Mutuals and Community Interest Companies or any similar organisation). Other additional Public Bodies operating in this Region but not specifically referred to may also use this Framework. It further includes successors to those organisations already identified and their subsidiaries. It is intended that the framework will deliver a significant proportion of the general civil engineering and related works of these public sector bodies. However, these public sector bodies do not guarantee to award a minimum value or indeed any value of services under the proposed arrangement. All financial values stated in this notice do not include VAT.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
20 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
240 days from the deadline
Bids opened
20 Jan 2023, 13:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

20 Jan 2023 → 26 Oct 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    20 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    20 Jan 2023, 13:00 GMT
  3. Notice published19h ago
    26 Oct 2026, 11:31 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Aug 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    25 Aug 2023, 16:12 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    11 Jul 2024, 09:19 BST
  3. Buyer details updated
    11 Jul 2024, 09:19 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2023-08: 1 release · 25 Aug 2023
  • 2022-11: 1 release · 10 Nov 2022

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 18admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 4727 from SMEs
Contracts signed 4latest 20 Oct 2026

4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • North West Footpath Improvements

    Signed
    20 Oct 2026
    Value
    £155,974
    Status
    active
  • Drypool Bridge Strengthening and Repair Works - MAIN WORKS TENDER

    Signed
    16 May 2025
    Value
    £6,496,511
    Status
    active
  • Drypool Bridge Substructure Scheme

    Signed
    9 Jul 2024
    Value
    £200,000
    Status
    active
  • Contract 025170-2023-1

    Signed
    27 Jul 2023
    Value
    £65,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Civil Engineering Works up to £750,0003bids · 3 electronic———
Whole notice47bids · 47 electronic27——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Hull City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services 168524345 The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, Yorkshire & Humber, HU1 2AAContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

20 commercial parties on the notice
Show 10 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria