Official UK procurement notice
Planned Maintenance Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Bracknell Forest Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe proposed framework is intended to support the delivery of planned maintenance and capital projects across Council-owned and managed properties.
CPV: Construction work · Repair and maintenance services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Apr 2027
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedWhat 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 Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Pipeline intelligence · planning stage: how this market runs before the tender is published
How Bracknell Forest Council buys Construction work (CPV 45), and who usually turns up
Bracknell Forest Council has little published record in this market. Compared with other frameworks and DPS only. Whole-market view: Construction work (CPV 45) →
How the contest usually goes
Winner shares use published awards; bid and price charts use contested lots.
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How often small and medium firms win.
Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.
The counts under this question show how many awards have a known supplier size.
No supplier sizes published for this authority.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Local means the winner is registered in the region where that award was delivered.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
No winner locations published for this authority. Local means a registered address in the region where that award was delivered.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the bid deadline to the award date, on competitions that published both.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards have an award date within 70 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
The market share is a minimum: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
No awards recorded for this authority in this market.
How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid0% / 5%
2–30% / 14%
4–620% / 28%
7+80% / 53%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
On a framework or DPS, prices are agreed when work is called off.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Not comparable on a framework or DPS: the price is set later, on each call-off.
Assess each lot i
What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #1CPV 45Published estimate£100m
This lot lists more than one class in CPV 45. The comparison uses that group.
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative. The bar shows 1,393 past lots.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid5%
2–314%
4–628%
7+53%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
Candidate suppliers for this notice have not been worked out yet, so this is not a verdict that nobody fits.
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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
- 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
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 Feb 2026, 12:44 GMT
- Last source update
- 8 Oct 2026, 16:10 BST
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-095378- Latest notice
- Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-061429Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
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Timeline
2 Feb 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates- Planning notice published263 days ago2 Feb 2026, 12:44 GMT
- Market engagement236 days ago28 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Pre-Market Engagement - Planned Maintenance and Capital Works Framework
- Introduction
1.1 Background
Bracknell Forest Borough Council (BFBC or the Council) is located in central Berkshire. The Council became a Unitary Authority in April 1998 and is responsible for the management, maintenance and improvement of a diverse portfolio of Council-owned and managed properties, including (but not limited to) offices, community buildings, operational assets and some schools.
Further information on how the Council operates, including details of Councillors, Council staff and departments, can be found on the Council's website.
1.2 Purpose of this Market Engagement
The Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to inform the potential procurement of a Planned Maintenance and Capital Works Framework. This exercise is intended to gather feedback from the market on the proposed framework structure, lotting, duration, values and delivery approach.
This engagement does not form part of a formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment by the Council to proceed with any procurement or to appoint any supplier. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Council's Contract Rules and relevant public procurement legislation.
1.3 Description of the Proposed Framework
The proposed framework is intended to support the delivery of planned maintenance and capital projects across Council-owned and managed properties. Typical works may include, but are not limited to:
- Roofing works
- Heating, boilers and gas systems
- Refurbishment and general building works
- Electrical works
- Windows, doors and glazing
- Painting and decorating
- Drainage and water management
- Groundworks, surfacing and external works
- HVAC and cooling systems
The framework is expected to be used for a range of project sizes and complexities, with call-offs awarded either by direct award or mini-competition, depending on the nature and value of the works.
1.4 Proposed Lot Structure
The Council is currently considering a two-lot framework structure:
- Lot 1 - Projects below £150,000
o Intended primarily for lower-value planned maintenance and minor capital works
o Up to five (5) suppliers appointed to the lot
- Lot 2 - Projects above £150,000
o Intended for higher-value and more complex capital projects
o Up to four (4) suppliers appointed to the lot
The proposed £150,000 threshold aligns with the Council's internal approval and procurement processes.
1.5 Framework Duration
The Council is proposing a framework duration of up to eight (8) years, subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing review. The anticipated structure is:
- Initial period of 3 years
- First extension of 2 years
- Final extension of 3 years
Continuation on the framework would be subject to performance reviews at each review point.
1.6 Indicative Historic Spend
The Council has reviewed its expenditure on planned maintenance and capital works over the previous three financial years. This information is provided for indicative purposes only and does not constitute any guarantee or commitment in respect of future spend.
Based on historic data:
- Projects below £150,000: approximately £10,640,153.12. over the last three years
- Projects above £150,000: approximately £31,093,493.63 over the last three years
Actual future values and volumes may vary depending on budget availability, asset condition, statutory obligations and Council priorities.
1.7 Engagement process
Register on the ProContract Portal using this link sebp.due-north.com ↗
Responses will be used to design the final specification, evaluation approach and route to market.
Interested organisations are invited to request the market engagement questionnaire by emailing [email protected] ( using the subject title :Pre-Market Engagement - Planned Maintenance and Capital Works Framework)
The link to the questionnaire will then be sent to you for completion.
The final deadline to respond to the Market Engagement questionnaires is on 28 February 2026 15:00 BST.
- Latest notice published15 days ago8 Oct 2026, 16:10 BST
- Tender notice expected13 days ago9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
- Today23 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 160 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 2 Feb 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published2 Feb 2026, 12:44 GMTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published8 Oct 2026, 16:10 BSTUK2
Published amendments (1)
This is an update to the premarket Engagement notice identifier to inform the bidders of the published tender notice. Procurement Update: The procurement has now progressed to the tender stage. Interested suppliers are advised to refer to the published Tender Notice - (ocds-h6vhtk-050425 - Tender Notice Number) for further information and details of how to participate in the procurement.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Pipeline notice- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender