Official UK procurement notice
PLANNED MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR FRAMEWORK
Authority: Radius Housing Association (Housing)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionRadius Housing seek to appoint suitably skilled and experienced Contractors to a Planned Maintenance Contractor Framework
Tenderers may apply for a single work Lot, i.e. Lot 1 or Lot 2, or apply for both Lots, subject to fulfilling the Eligibility Criteria as outlined in the CFP Stage 1 Eligibility Questionnaire for each Lot.
LOT 1 CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE/MINOR WORKS PROJECTS:
Lot 1 will primarily be for planned maintenance type works that are generally of a cyclicanature (ie kitchen replacement, bathroom replacement, window replacement etc) or for other minor works type individual projects which may include adaptations for people
with disabilities, extensions, minor internal alterations etc and up to anticipated individual contract value of circa £750,000.00. however, Radius reserves the right to call-off contract of any value for this lot. In addition to occupied properties, works under Lot 1 may also include void properties where applicable. The indicative estimated annual spend for Lot 1 will be in the region of £5,000,000.00 to £8,000,000.00 p.a.
LOT 2 MULTI ELEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS:
Lot 2 will be for larger Multi Element Improvement projects. These works will include significant refurbishment works to multiple units and/or communal spaces, or for other works that fall outside of the remit of Lot 1. There is no upper limit for Lot 2 projects, but it
is expected that projects will generally range from £500,000.00 to £2,500,000.00 (but possible that projects of up to £5,000,000.00 may occur). However, Radius reserves the
right to call-off a contract of any value for this lot. In addition to occupied properties, works under Lot 2 may also include void properties where applicable. The indicative annual estimated spend for Lot 2 will be in the region of £5,000,000.00 - £8,000,000.00 p.a. The estimated spend noted above is indicative only and Radius Housing cannot guarantee
that these amounts will be spent annually on each Lot.
Radius Housing will permit Tenderers to apply for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 or for a single Lot only.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Oct 2029, 23:59 BST.
- How the procedure runs: This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the procurement exercise will progress: STAGE 1: Conditions of Participation (CoP) The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Contractors and will provide Radius with sufficient information to allow Contractors to be selected for further stages. Contractors' responses will be evaluated against the criteria set out in these Instructions and the accompanying documents in this CoP Package (CoPP). Contractors must respond to all the questions in the CoPP and must provide all the supporting informationPage 9 to 10 requested. STAGE 2: Tender Stage Contractors short-listed from the pre-qualification process will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process. Shortlisted Tenderers will be issued with comprehensive tender documents which shall provide sufficient information for tenderers to submit a bid. The Award Criteria shall be on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender or Lowest Acceptable Cost. Radius Housing reserve the right to run multiple stages in the procurement competition in order to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The Tender Stage Instructions will provide full details of this stage. STAGE 3: Post Tender Negotiation (Optional) The Contracting Authority may award the procurement competition to the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost after the assessment Stage 2. The Contracting Authority also reserves the right at its sole discretion following the completion of the evaluation of all responses and the identification of the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost Offer according to the award criteria to enter dialogue with the most advantageous tenderer in order to refine elements of the contract, service, specification, social value offer, sustainability and or cost prior to the execution of the Framework Agreement and or Call Off contracts. Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract.
CPV: Building construction work · Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation · Refurbishment work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 9 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 9 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
Published description of the framework
LOT 1 - AWARD PROCEDURE
1 If Radius Housing decides to source the Services through the Framework Agreement it will award its Services Requirements in accordance with this procedure and the requirements of the Regulations and the Guidance via a Call of Contract.
2 Subject to the provisions of the Framework Agreement, the selection procedure that Radius Housing will use to determine which Tenderer will enter into any Call-Off Contract for its Services Requirements, as set out in a Statement of Requirements (a "Call Off Contract") is detailed below. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that an Tenderer's appointment under the Framework is terminated (in whole or part) or suspended in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement, it shall not be eligible to participate in the selection procedure described below, whether by way of a direct award Call of Contract or a mini-competition for award of a Works Package.
- The following is applicable to Lot 1. (for projects with a pre tender estimate less than £250K excl VAT in value)
DIRECT AWARD
A. Projects with a pre- tender estimate construction value less than £250k
It is envisaged that projects and lump sum appointments valued by Radius Housing at less than £250k will be awarded by way of direct award for the 'Preferred' Lot Tender. However, Radius Housing (acting at its discretion, but within the confines of the Regulations and Guidance) reserves the right to:
(a) use the same direct award process for projects Call of Contracts exceeding £250k in the event of urgency, emergency or other unforeseen circumstances; and
(b) use the mini-competition process described in paragraph below where Radius Housing determines that the complexity of services required or that the value of the project or lump sum appointment involved is anticipated to be greater than £250k.
(c) use the mini-competition process described in paragraph below where Radius Housing determines that the complexity and specialist nature of the services required is anticipated to be less than £250k.
(d) use the direct award on a rotational basis process where Radius Housing identifies that multiple Lot 1 projects arise concurrently or within a similar timeframe, each with a pre‑tender construction estimate of less than £250,000 excluding VAT, Radius Housing reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to apply a rotational direct award mechanism among the highest‑ranked Appointed Tenderers as described in the paragraph.
Order of Preference
4 Where the Preferred Lot Tenderer is not in a position to perform or accept a Call-Off Contract, Radius Housing (acting at its discretion, but within the confines of the Regulations and Guidance) reserves the right to use (or not) the mini-competition process as noted below.
MINI-COMPETITION (WORKS VALUE OVER £250K OR SPECIALIST NATURE)
5 It is envisaged that Call of Contracts valued by Radius Housing above £250K will be awarded by way of mini-competition. However, Radius Housing (acting at its discretion, but within the confines of the Regulations and Guidance) reserves the right to use (or not) the mini-competition process.
6 Radius Housing may hold a Mini-Competition to invite and appoint a Tenderer to a Call-Off
Agreement. A Mini-Competition shall be open to all Lot 1 Tenderers appointed to the Framework . A mini-competition invitation shall include the precise award criteria which will be used to evaluate mini-tenders submitted by Tenderers. This may be Price only or a Price/Quantity evaluation.
- When a mini competition is applied to Lot 1, then tenderers will have the opportunity to improve on their original tendered lump sums and percentage adjustments. Tenderers however are not permitted to increase their original tendered lump sums of percentages.
DIRECT AWARD ON A ROTATIONAL BASIS
8 Following the award of the Framework work and when Radius Housing determine at its sole discretion, to apply a rotational direct award mechanism among the three (3) highest‑ranked Appointed Tenderers.
9 Under this mechanism, Radius Housing may allocate such projects sequentially to the top three (3) ranked Tenderers (e.g., first to third place) in order of their final Lot 1 evaluation ranking, ensuring that where three or more similar projects exist (such as kitchen or bathroom replacement projects), these may be directly awarded to the top three Tenderers respectively, rather than solely to the Preferred Tenderer.
10 This rotational allocation will only be applied where Radius Housing considers it operationally advantageous, necessary for programme delivery, or appropriate to maintain competitive balance and capacity across the Framework. For the avoidance of doubt, Radius Housing shall retain absolute discretion to choose between direct award, rotational allocation, or mini‑competition for any project under £250,000, in accordance with the procurement principles and the requirements of the Framework Agreement
LOT 2 AWARD PROCEDURE
1 If Radius Housing decides to source the Services through the Framework Agreement it will award its Services Requirements in accordance with this procedure and the requirements of the Regulations and the Guidance via a Call of Contract.
2 Subject to the provisions of the Framework Agreement, the selection procedure that Radius Housing will use to determine which Tenderer will enter into any Call-Off Contract for its Services Requirements, as set out in a Statement of Requirements (a "Call Off Contract") is detailed below. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that an Tenderer's appointment under the Framework is terminated (in whole or part) or suspended in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement, it shall not be eligible to participate in the selection procedure described below, whether by way of a direct award Call of Contract or a mini-competition for award of a Works Package.
3 It is envisaged that Call of Contracts for Lot 2 will be awarded by way of mini-competition. Radius Housing will invite and appoint a Tenderer to a Call-Off Agreement. A Mini-Competition shall be open to all Lot 2 Tenderers appointed to the Framework . A mini-competition invitation shall include the precise award criteria which will be used to evaluate mini-tenders submitted by Tenderers. This may be Price only or a Price/Quantity evaluation.
However, Radius Housing (acting at its discretion, but within the confines of the Regulations and Guidance) reserves the right to use (or not) the mini-competition process.
Miscellaneous (Applicable to Both Lots)
1 Notwithstanding the fact that Radius Housing has followed a procedure as set out in this Schedule Radius Housing shall be entitled at all times and for any reason to decline to make an award. Nothing in this Framework Agreement shall oblige Radius Housing to place any Call-Off Contract.
2 Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, Radius Housing may issue a Call off Contract with the Contractor by serving an order in writing in substantially the form set out in Section 12.00.
3 Radius Housing in issuing a Call off Contract pursuant to the above paragraph shall enter a Call-Off Contract with the Contractor for the provision of Services. A Call-Off Contract shall be effective from the commencement date that is specified in the Call-Off Contract.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £32,000,000: 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 #1CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE/MINOR WORKS PROJECTSAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2MULTI ELEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTSAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- “PLANNED MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR FRAMEWORK” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- 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
- Yes · next expected 1 Oct 2029
- First published
- 30 Sept 2025, 12:58 BST
- Last source update
- 9 Jun 2026, 14:53 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 2 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
RAD174- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-060863- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4d7Find a Tender
- How it runs
This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and
explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the
procurement exercise will progress:
STAGE 1: Conditions of Participation (CoP)
The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Contractors and will provide Radius with
sufficient information to allow Contractors to be selected for further stages.
Contractors' responses will be evaluated against the criteria set out in these Instructions
and the accompanying documents in this CoP Package (CoPP). Contractors must
respond to all the questions in the CoPP and must provide all the supporting informationPage 9 to 10
requested.
STAGE 2: Tender Stage
Contractors short-listed from the pre-qualification process will be invited to participate in a
competitive tender process. Shortlisted Tenderers will be issued with comprehensive
tender documents which shall provide sufficient information for tenderers to submit a bid.
The Award Criteria shall be on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender or Lowest
Acceptable Cost. Radius Housing reserve the right to run multiple stages in the
procurement competition in order to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The Tender
Stage Instructions will provide full details of this stage.
STAGE 3: Post Tender Negotiation (Optional)
The Contracting Authority may award the procurement competition to the Most
Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost after the assessment Stage 2. The
Contracting Authority also reserves the right at its sole discretion following the completion
of the evaluation of all responses and the identification of the Most Advantageous Tender
/ Lowest Acceptable Cost Offer according to the award criteria to enter dialogue with the
most advantageous tenderer in order to refine elements of the contract, service,
specification, social value offer, sustainability and or cost prior to the execution of the
Framework Agreement and or Call Off contracts.
Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or
representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into
any contract.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 27 Oct 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 20 Oct 2025, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
30 Sept 2025 → 9 Jun 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published385 days ago30 Sept 2025, 12:58 BST
- Clarification questions by365 days ago20 Oct 2025, 15:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends358 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown27 Oct 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by231 days ago2 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts202 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent172 days ago1 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published133 days ago9 Jun 2026, 14:53 BST
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Sept 2025- Tender notice published30 Sept 2025, 12:58 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published1 May 2026, 15:10 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete1 May 2026, 15:10 BST
- Buyer details updated1 May 2026, 15:10 BST
- Contract signature expected18 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published9 Jun 2026, 14:53 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£32,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE/MINOR WORKS PROJECTS1 award | |||
| BELL GROUP LTD, Bann LtdSME, Equans Regeneration Ltd, Hetherington Painting and Building Contractors LtdSME, P.K. MURPHY CONSTRUCTION LTDSME, VHL CONSTRUCTION LTDSME1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: The duration of the Framework Agreements will be for Two (2) years, (24) months initially, with an option to extend for two (2) periods of twelve (12) months each. | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · MULTI ELEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS1 award | |||
| Hetherington Painting and Building Contractors LtdSME, MC CUSKER CONTRACTS LTDSME, NICOR CONSTRUCTIONSME, P.K. MURPHY CONSTRUCTION LTDSME, PIPERHILL CONSTRUCTION LTDSME, VHL CONSTRUCTION LTDSME1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: The duration of the Framework Agreements will be for Two (2) years, (24) months initially, with an option to extend for two (2) periods of twelve (12) months each | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £32,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 1 · BELL GROUP LTD, Bann LtdSME, Equans Regeneration Ltd, Hetherington Painting and Building Contractors LtdSME, P.K. MURPHY CONSTRUCTION LTDSME, VHL CONSTRUCTION LTDSME
- Signed
- 4 Jun 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 8 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The duration of the Framework Agreements will be for Two (2) years, (24) months initially, with an option to extend for two (2) periods of twelve (12) months each.
5 agreed KPIs: Delivery Against Programme (Time) · Quality of Work · Defects Management & Aftercare …
- Delivery Against Programme (Time)
- Quality of Work
- Defects Management & Aftercare
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Social Value & Community Benefit (if applicable)
Contract 2 · Hetherington Painting and Building Contractors LtdSME, MC CUSKER CONTRACTS LTDSME, NICOR CONSTRUCTIONSME, P.K. MURPHY CONSTRUCTION LTDSME, PIPERHILL CONSTRUCTION LTDSME, VHL CONSTRUCTION LTDSME
- Signed
- 4 Jun 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 8 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The duration of the Framework Agreements will be for Two (2) years, (24) months initially, with an option to extend for two (2) periods of twelve (12) months each.
5 agreed KPIs: Delivery Against Programme (Time) · Quality of Work · Defects Management & Aftercare …
- Delivery Against Programme (Time)
- Quality of Work
- Defects Management & Aftercare
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Social Value & Community Benefit (if applicable)
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE/MINOR WORKS PROJECTS | 9final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 · MULTI ELEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS | 9final-stage tenders | 9 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonHETHERINGTON PAINTING & BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTDSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- wonBELL GROUP LTD · Scotland · 1
- wonVHL CONSTRUCTION LTDSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- wonP.K. MURPHY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- wonEQUANS Regeneration Limited · North East England · 1
- wonBANN LTDSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- wonMC CUSKER CONTRACTS LTDSME · Northern Ireland · 2
- wonPiperhill Construction LimitedSME · Northern Ireland · 2
- wonNicor ConstructionSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- did not winQMAC CONSTRUCTION LTDSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- did not winMASCOTT CONSTRUCTION (EUROPE) LTDSME · Northern Ireland · 1
- did not winMICHAEL DONAGHY (PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR) LIMITEDSME · Northern Ireland · 2
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Radius Housing AssociationContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply
Framework contractors & participating bidders
12 commercial parties on the notice · 9 awarded- BANN LTDFramework contractor
- BELL GROUP LTDFramework contractor
- EQUANS Regeneration LimitedFramework contractor
- HETHERINGTON PAINTING & BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTDFramework contractor
- MASCOTT CONSTRUCTION (EUROPE) LTDBidder / tenderer
- MC CUSKER CONTRACTS LTDFramework contractor
- MICHAEL DONAGHY (PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR) LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- Nicor ConstructionFramework contractor
- P.K. MURPHY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Piperhill Construction LimitedFramework contractor
Show 2 more suppliers
- QMAC CONSTRUCTION LTDBidder / tenderer
- VHL CONSTRUCTION LTDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender