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Published 18 Jun 2025, 10:00 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure

Official notice

Authority: LHC Procurement Group (Public body)

Framework agreement10 lotsWorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£100,000,000total for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 2 value updates
Submissions closed 9 Dec 2025
Lots 10see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 29 Apr 2030 · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions · starts 30 Apr 2026

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework covers a broad range of construction-related services for public buildings across multiple value bands.

It includes new build projects delivered using traditional methods or modern framed/panelised systems, refurbishment and restoration of existing and listed public buildings, and associated infrastructure works such as highways, sewers, and drainage.

It also encompasses demolition and recovery services to prepare sites for development, facilities management covering building fabric and technical systems, and professional services including project management and cost control. The framework is structured across multiple lots based on project type and value, ranging from under 750,000 GBP to over 25 million GPB.

CPV: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security · Construction work · Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings · Repair and maintenance services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
4 yrs · up to 5 yrs from 30 Apr 2026
Who may buy through it

All contracting authorities, this includes, but is not limited to:

Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs), Arm’s-Length Management Organisations (ALMOs), Local Authorities and their subsidiaries or joint ventures, Health Authorities, NHS Trusts, Police and Fire Services, Defence Organisations, Publicly Funded Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Registered Charities.

Published description of the framework

The framework will operate as a multi-supplier agreement, enabling public sector clients to procure from pre-approved contractors. Prices are established at framework tender stage and represent the maximum framework rates. Contracting authorities may seek improved rates through mini-competitions or apply direct award where best value can be demonstrated in line with the framework rules.

All call-off contracts will be entered into under the FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract, which governs collaboration, performance management, and value delivery.

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 10 lots carries the same published figure, £100,000,000: 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 #1New Build Only – 0 to 1M GBPRenewal UK, Wales 4 yrsSMEceiling above

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The lot is intended for traditional construction but modern methods of construction such as panalised or framed systems (2D systems, MMC category 2) are permitted.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: UK, WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot #2New Build Only – 0 to 1m GBPRenewal Wales 4 yrsSMEceiling above

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The lot is intended for traditional construction but modern methods of construction such as panalised or framed systems (2D systems, MMC category 2) are permitted.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot #3Refurbishment only – 0 to 1m GBPRenewal Wales 4 yrsSMEceiling above

The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings. This lot does not include factory built modular buildings.
Lot #4Refurbishment only – 1m to 2.5m GBPRenewal Wales 4 yrsSMEceiling above

The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot #5Civil Infrastructure – 0 to 2.5m GBPRenewal Wales 4 yrsSMEceiling above

The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building up to 2.5M GBP. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.
Lot #6Civil Infrastructure – over 2.5m GBPRenewal Wales 5 yrsSMEceiling above

The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot #7New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBPRenewal Wales 4 yrsSMEceiling above

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot #8New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – 10 to 25m GBPRenewal Wales 4 yrsceiling above

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure to service a development

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot #9New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – over 25m GBPRenewal Wales 4 yrsceiling above

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure to service a development.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot #10Hard Facilities Management – all valuesRenewal Wales 4 yrsceiling above

The management of the physical aspects of a building including – the buildings infrastructure, walls, floors, roof and mechanical and electrical systems. The Health and Safety compliance, Fire safety services and other technical services such as CCTV and door entry systems. It should also include external items such as private street lighting, access road repairs and paving.

Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

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 · same split on all 10 lots
Quality: 65%Price: 25%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • General Quality Response: 25%
  • Workstream Specific Quality Response: 25%
  • Regional Quality Response: 15%
  • Price: 25%
  • Social Value Response: 10%
Published award criteria (5)
  • General Quality Response
  • Workstream Specific Quality Response
  • Regional Quality Response
  • Social Value Response
  • Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
All contracting authorities, this includes, but is not limited to: Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs), Arm’s-Length Management Organisations (ALMOs), Local Authorities and their subsidiaries or joint ventures, Health Authorities, NHS Trusts, Police and Fire Services, Defence Organisations, Publicly Funded Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Registered Charities.
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
18 Jun 2025, 10:00 BST
Last source update
21 Oct 2025, 10:34 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 15 Apr 2026
Authority reference
PB4
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-066994
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityConstruction workConstruction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildingsRepair and maintenance services
Delivery area
UKWales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ec8 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
9 Dec 2025
Clarification deadline
2 Dec 2025
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Jun 2025 → 30 Apr 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    18 Jun 2025, 10:00 BST
  2. Market engagement
    17 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST

    The pre-market engagement will consist of one-to-one meetings with our existing client base to better understand current and emerging needs.

    We will also hold targeted discussions with specialist suppliers operating within the public buildings sector.

    No specific events are taking place, any interested parties interested in discussing this opportunity can contact [email protected]

  3. Next notice expected395 days ago
    22 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published367 days ago
    21 Oct 2025, 10:34 BST
  5. Clarification questions by325 days ago
    2 Dec 2025
  6. Admission / appointment period ends318 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    9 Dec 2025
  7. Award decision expected by190 days ago
    15 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Contract starts176 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

10 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Jun 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    18 Jun 2025, 10:00 BST
    UK2
  2. Planned procurement notice published
    28 Aug 2025, 13:21 BST
    UK3
  3. Published value published: £1
    28 Aug 2025, 13:21 BST
  4. Status changed to planned
    28 Aug 2025, 13:21 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    28 Aug 2025, 13:21 BST
  6. Deadline published: 11 Nov 2025
    28 Aug 2025, 13:21 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    21 Oct 2025, 10:34 BST
    UK4
  8. Published value updated to £100,000,000
    21 Oct 2025, 10:34 BST
    was £1
  9. Status changed to active
    21 Oct 2025, 10:34 BST
  10. Deadline moved to 9 Dec 2025
    21 Oct 2025, 10:34 BST
    +28 days · was 11 Nov 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

Contracting authorityPublic undertakingWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-COH: 14601330 Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Wales, CF82 7FQContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure