Official UK procurement notice
Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure
Authority: LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
What is being bought11 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis 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: Building and facilities management services · Civic centre construction work · Construction work · Construction work for art and cultural buildings · Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services · Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences · Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants · Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport · Construction work for college buildings · Construction work for commercial buildings · Construction work for highways, roads · Construction work for military buildings and installations · +22 more
Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure
11 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 10 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1New Build Only – 0 to 1m GBPRenewal
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.
Lot #2New Build Only – 1m to 2.5m GBPRenewal
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.
Lot #3Refurbishment only – 0 to 1m GBPRenewal
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.
Lot #4Refurbishment only – 1m to 2.5m GBPRenewal
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.
Lot #5Civil Infrastructure – 0 to 2.5m GBPRenewal
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
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 #7New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBPRenewal
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.
Lot #8New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – 10 to 25m GBPRenewal
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
Lot #9New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – over 25m GBPRenewal
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.
Lot #10Hard Facilities Management – all valuesRenewal
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.
Lot #11Project Management and Cost Control – Value Band 1 (0 to 750k GBP)Planned
The provision of project management service required to manage and report on the progress of construction works against agreed targets. This is to include suitably qualified quantity surveyors to report of expenditure against budgets and to identify any potential project savings that can be made.
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).
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: 25%
- Workstream Specific Quality Response: 25%
- Regional Quality Response: 15%
- Social Value Response: 10%
- Price: 25%
- Suitability
Selection Criteria and Minimum Standards
Bidders are required to demonstrate appropriate economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, and suitability to pursue the professional activity relevant to the Framework requirements.
The minimum standards applicable to this procurement are detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) – Part 2 as follows:
Economic and Financial Standing:
Requirements and evaluation approach are detailed in Part 2 – Section 2 of the ITT. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability appropriate to the scope and value of the Framework.
Insurance Requirements:
Minimum levels and evidence of insurance are set out in Part 2 – Section 2 of the ITT. Bidders must confirm that these levels are held or will be obtained prior to award.
Mandatory Requirements (Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards):
Mandatory compliance requirements are defined within Part 2 – Section 2 of the ITT. Bidders must provide evidence of suitable management systems and certifications demonstrating compliance with statutory and industry standards.
Technical and Professional Ability:
Assessment criteria and response requirements are detailed in Part 2 – Section 3 of the ITT. Bidders must provide comprehensive responses demonstrating experience, capability, and capacity to deliver the required works and services.
Failure to meet any of the minimum standards set out above or in the ITT documentation may result in exclusion from further evaluation. LHC…
- 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.
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
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- 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
- 18 Jun 2025, 12:02 BST
- Last source update
- 20 Oct 2025, 16:41 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 10 Dec 2025 – …
- Authority reference
PB4- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-066854- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ef2Find a Tender
Publisher note: LHC Procurement Group Limited (LHCPG) is a not-for-profit Central Purchasing Body acting on behalf of contracting authorities across England, Wales and Scotland, including the regional hubs: Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) LHC currently monitors and supports delivery of up to 500 live projects across these regions at any one time. The development of this framework has been informed by continuous consultation and feedback from our partner organisations and clients, ensuring the framework is designed to meet the broad and diverse requirements of the public sector. As a result, while many contracting authorities have contributed directly to its development, all other public sector bodies that fall within the definitions of “contracting authorities” under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may also access and use this framework where it offers a value-for-money solution. A list of contracting authorities eligible to use LHC frameworks is available via the following links: https://www.northernprocurement.org.uk/who-we-work-with/ https://lse.lhcprocure.org.uk/who-we-work-with/ https://www.scottishprocurement.scot/who-we-work-with/ https://www.swpa.org.uk/who-we-work-with/ https://www.welshprocurement.cymru/who-we-work-with/ 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. Registration and Further Information To register interest in this framework and access tender documents, please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/34 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=813410. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: The Contractor shall ensure that all contracts with Subcontractors and Suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the Commencement Date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular Subcontractor or Supplier, and are awarded following a fair, open, transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: LHC clients may include community benefit requirements within their call-off contracts under this framework. These may include, but are not limited to: Creating employment and training opportunities for priority groups. Supporting vocational training and workforce upskilling. Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. Creating sub-contracting opportunities for SMEs, the third sector, and supported businesses. Developing and strengthening supply chains. Building capacity within community organisations. Supporting education and social value initiatives. The Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts or supplier arrangements established after the commencement of this framework are awarded following a fair, open, transparent, and competitive process proportionate to the value and nature of the opportunity. There is no obligation to use PCS to conduct such sub-contracting processes. (SC Ref:813410)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/34 ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 9 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
23 Sept 2025 → 30 Apr 2026 · 5 dates- Next notice expected395 days ago23 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Notice published367 days ago20 Oct 2025, 16:41 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends317 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown9 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened316 days ago10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until175 days ago30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Oct 2025- Published value published: £1,000,000,00020 Oct 2025, 16:41 BST
- Status changed to active20 Oct 2025, 16:41 BST
- Procurement method changed20 Oct 2025, 16:41 BST
- Deadline published: 9 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT20 Oct 2025, 16:41 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Livingston Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria