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Published 7 Jun 2021, 18:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Scape Regional Construction Framework

Official notice

Authority: Scape Procure Limited (trading as SCAPE) (Public body)

Framework agreement8 lotsWorksRestricted procedureSME suitableMax 2 lots to bidMax 1 lot per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£750,000,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 24 Sept 2021awarded 26 Aug 2022
Lots 8max 1 won per supplier · max 2 to bid

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Scape Procure Ltd (Scape) have established a framework agreement with a 4-year duration. Experienced contractors were invited to apply for one (1) of four (4) regions to undertake construction works and services as defined by the NUTS and CPV codes. Each region contains two (2) parallel Lots. Applications were welcomed from consortia, joint ventures etc. Such parties were required to form a single legal entity prior to contract award. A maximum of five (5) bidders were invited to ITT stage for each of the four (4) regions. One (1) contractor was appointed to each lot. This Framework Agreement will be accessible for use by public sector bodies and their statutory successors, corporations established, or a group of individuals appointed to act together as defined by Part 1 of the Public contracts Regulation 2015 or cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and online at: www.scape.co.uk/site-information/fra… ↗

CPV: Architectural and related services · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Building and facilities management services · Building completion work · Building construction work · Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work · Building installation work · Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security · Construction work · Construction work for buildings relating to education and research · Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences · Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings · +42 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
3 bids on the busiest of 8 lots · 9 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 1 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £150,000,000: 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 #1North West - £0 - £10mAwardedceiling above

The description has not changed and is the same as in the original Contract Notice.

Delivery: East Midlands · Derby,Leicestershire CC and Rutland,East Derbyshire,South and West Derbyshire,West Northamptonshire,Warwickshire,Staffordshire CC,North Northamptonshire,Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire,Leicester
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2North West £0 - £10mAwardedceiling above

The description has not changed and is the same as in the original Contract Notice.

Delivery: East Midlands · Derby,Leicestershire CC and Rutland,East Derbyshire,South and West Derbyshire,West Northamptonshire,Warwickshire,Staffordshire CC,North Northamptonshire,Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire,Leicester
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3North East £0 - £10mAwardedceiling above

The description has not changed and is the same as in the original Contract Notice.

Delivery: East Midlands · Leicestershire CC and Rutland,North and North East Lincolnshire,Nottingham,North Nottinghamshire,Lincolnshire,South Nottinghamshire,Lincolnshire
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4North East £0 - £10mAwardedceiling above

The description has not changed and is the same as in the original Contract Notice.

Delivery: East Midlands · Leicestershire CC and Rutland,North and North East Lincolnshire,Nottingham,North Nottinghamshire,Lincolnshire,South Nottinghamshire,Lincolnshire
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5South WestAwardedPublished value£37,500,000

The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: education, housing, blue light, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.

All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works and Services shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All works will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. Individual commissions called off under the framework may be as little as 0 GBP up to 7,500,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot were required to have a minimum annual turnover of 10,000,000 GBP.

Delivery: East Midlands · Essex,Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6South WestAwardedPublished value£37,500,000

The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: education, housing, blue light, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.

All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works and Services shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All works will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. Individual commissions called off under the framework may be as little as 0 GBP up to 7,500,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot were required to have a minimum annual turnover of 10,000,000 GBP.

Delivery: East Midlands · Essex,Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7South EastAwardedPublished value£37,500,000

The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: education, housing, blue light, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.

All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works and Services shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All works will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. Individual commissions called off under the framework may be as little as 0 GBP up to 7,500,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot were required to have a minimum annual turnover of 10,000,000 GBP.

Delivery: East Midlands · Breckland and South Norfolk,Cambridgeshire CC,Peterborough,Suffolk,North and West Norfolk,Norwich and East Norfolk
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8South EastAwardedPublished value£37,500,000

The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: education, housing, blue light, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.

All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works and Services shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All works will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. Individual commissions called off under the framework may be as little as 0 GBP up to 7,500,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot were required to have a minimum annual turnover of 10,000,000 GBP.

Delivery: East Midlands · Breckland and South Norfolk,Cambridgeshire CC,Peterborough,Suffolk,North and West Norfolk,Norwich and East Norfolk
Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant 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 · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 80
  • Price: 20
Lot distribution rule: N/A
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    As per PQQ and supporting procurement documentation in accordance with regulation 2 of the PCR's 2015.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Scape Regional Construction Framework” 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
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
7 Jun 2021, 18:15 BST
Last source update
1 Aug 2025, 12:05 BST
Authority reference
SCP008
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-045167
Classification (CPV)
Architectural and related servicesArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesBuilding and facilities management servicesBuilding completion workBuilding construction workBuilding demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving workBuilding installation workBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityConstruction workConstruction work for buildings relating to education and research
+44 moreConstruction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniencesConstruction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE13)East Midlands (UKF11)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b929 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Further information will be made available in the Invitation to tender documentation and the framework agreement itself. See contract documents for further details.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

In accordance with the instructions as detailed in the tender documentation.

Publisher note: To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968628777 GO Reference: GO-202581-PRO-31669923

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
24 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline

Timeline

16 Aug 2021 → 1 Aug 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    16 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    24 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    20 Dec 2021
  4. Notice published
    1 Aug 2025, 12:05 BST

Notice history

4 events · 11 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Aug 2021
  1. Status changed to active
    16 Aug 2021, 18:15 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    16 Aug 2021, 18:15 BST
  3. Deadline published: 24 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST
    16 Aug 2021, 18:15 BST
  4. Status changed to complete
    8 Sept 2022, 16:05 BST
Routine re-releases (11)
  • 2025-08: 1 release · 1 Aug 2025
  • 2023-07: 4 releases · 31 Jul 2023, 31 Jul 2023
  • 2022-09: 1 release · 8 Sept 2022
  • 2021-08: 1 release · 16 Aug 2021
  • 2021-06: 1 release · 7 Jun 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 9admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 32 from SMEs · busiest of 8 lots
Contracts signed 16latest 26 Aug 2022

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

Contracts

All 12 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £150,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1 - North West £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Due to unforeseen increase in inflation globally it has become apparent that proposed projects are more expensive than originally estimated and no longer align with Framework value bands. We therefore intend to vary the value bands increasing these using BCIS indices under the existing Regional Construction Framework through a Regulation 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 permitted modification. The overall Framework value will not be altered, and no other changes will be made., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: No extra works are needed. A change of contractor will not ensure the Framework is delivered as awarded. Projects intended to fit within certain value bands no longer fit within these due to increased inflation. Modifying will allow projects to be allocated to value bands as originally intended at award. This is a permitted modification; the inflation increase was unforeseen; the Framework’s overall nature will not alter and the increase will not be 50% or more of the original Framework value.
  • Lot 3 - North East £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Due to unforeseen increase in inflation globally it has become apparent that proposed projects are more expensive than originally estimated and no longer align with Framework value bands. We therefore intend to vary the value bands increasing these using BCIS indices under the existing Regional Construction Framework through a Regulation 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 permitted modification. The overall Framework value will not be altered, and no other changes will be made., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: No extra works are needed. A change of contractor will not ensure the Framework is delivered as awarded. Projects intended to fit within certain value bands no longer fit within these due to increased inflation. Modifying will allow projects to be allocated to value bands as originally intended at award. This is a permitted modification; the inflation increase was unforeseen; the Framework’s overall nature will not alter and the increase will not be 50% or more of the original Framework value.
  • Lot 2 - North West £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Due to unforeseen increase in inflation globally it has become apparent that proposed projects are more expensive than originally estimated and no longer align with Framework value bands. We therefore intend to vary the value bands increasing these using BCIS indices under the existing Regional Construction Framework through a Regulation 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 permitted modification. The overall Framework value will not be altered, and no other changes will be made., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: No extra works are needed. A change of contractor will not ensure the Framework is delivered as awarded. Projects intended to fit within certain value bands no longer fit within these due to increased inflation. Modifying will allow projects to be allocated to value bands as originally intended at award. This is a permitted modification; the inflation increase was unforeseen; the Framework’s overall nature will not alter and the increase will not be 50% or more of the original Framework value.
  • Lot 4 - North East £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Due to unforeseen increase in inflation globally it has become apparent that proposed projects are more expensive than originally estimated and no longer align with Framework value bands. We therefore intend to vary the value bands increasing these using BCIS indices under the existing Regional Construction Framework through a Regulation 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 permitted modification. The overall Framework value will not be altered, and no other changes will be made., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: No extra works are needed. A change of contractor will not ensure the Framework is delivered as awarded. Projects intended to fit within certain value bands no longer fit within these due to increased inflation. Modifying will allow projects to be allocated to value bands as originally intended at award. This is a permitted modification; the inflation increase was unforeseen; the Framework’s overall nature will not alter and the increase will not be 50% or more of the original Framework value.
  • North West

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • North West

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • North East

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • North East

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • South West

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    £37,500,000
    Status
    active
  • South West

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    £37,500,000
    Status
    active
  • South East

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    £37,500,000
    Status
    active
  • South East

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    £37,500,000
    Status
    active
  • Lot 1 - North West £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Scape Group will extend the Regional Construction Framework (Framework) for a period of 12 months and it will remain live and available for call-offs until 26/08/2027. During this extension period, Scape will be advertising and putting in place a replacement framework arrangement., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: The extension is a permitted modification under Regulation 72(1)(e) and Regulation 72 1(f) (an insubstantial change below 15% of the framework agreement) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The extension is considered insubstantial as the scope of works remains unchanged and there has been no increase to the value of the Framework. The estimated value of the overall Framework as stated in the original contract notice 2021/S 000-020003 remains unaltered. No additional amendments are made.
  • Lot 3 - North East £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Scape Group will extend the Regional Construction Framework (Framework) for a period of 12 months and it will remain live and available for call-offs until 26/08/2027. During this extension period, Scape will be advertising and putting in place a replacement framework arrangement., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: The extension is a permitted modification under Regulation 72(1)(e) and Regulation 72 1(f) (an insubstantial change below 15% of the framework agreement) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The extension is considered insubstantial as the scope of works remains unchanged and there has been no increase to the value of the Framework. The estimated value of the overall Framework as stated in the original contract notice 2021/S 000-020003 remains unaltered. No additional amendments are made.
  • Lot 2 - North West £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Scape Group will extend the Regional Construction Framework (Framework) for a period of 12 months and it will remain live and available for call-offs until 26/08/2027. During this extension period, Scape will be advertising and putting in place a replacement framework arrangement., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: The extension is a permitted modification under Regulation 72(1)(e) and Regulation 72 1(f) (an insubstantial change below 15% of the framework agreement) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The extension is considered insubstantial as the scope of works remains unchanged and there has been no increase to the value of the Framework. The estimated value of the overall Framework as stated in the original contract notice 2021/S 000-020003 remains unaltered. No additional amendments are made.
  • Lot 4 - North East £0 - £10m

    Signed
    26 Aug 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
    • Change Scape Group will extend the Regional Construction Framework (Framework) for a period of 12 months and it will remain live and available for call-offs until 26/08/2027. During this extension period, Scape will be advertising and putting in place a replacement framework arrangement., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: The extension is a permitted modification under Regulation 72(1)(e) and Regulation 72 1(f) (an insubstantial change below 15% of the framework agreement) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The extension is considered insubstantial as the scope of works remains unchanged and there has been no increase to the value of the Framework. The estimated value of the overall Framework as stated in the original contract notice 2021/S 000-020003 remains unaltered. No additional amendments are made.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · North West - £0 - £10m3bids · 3 electronic1——
2 · North West £0 - £10m3bids · 3 electronic1——
3 · North East £0 - £10m3bids · 3 electronic2——
4 · North East £0 - £10m3bids · 3 electronic2——
5 · South West3bids · 3 electronic2——
6 · South West3bids · 3 electronic2——
7 · South East3bids · 3 electronic2——
8 · South East3bids · 3 electronic2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Scape Procure Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawScape is a public sector owned, built environment specialist supplier of framework solutions. 09955814 2nd Floor, East West Building, 1 Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG1 5ATContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Other public bodies

  • European UnionFunder

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Scape Group LtdReview body NottinghamContact phone
  • The High Court of England and WalesMediation body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

14 commercial parties on the notice
  • Ashe Construction LimitedFramework contractor02373535 Ashe House, Cooks Way, Hitchin, Herts, East of England, SG4 0JE
  • Clegg Construction LimitedFramework contractor00667598 Bishops House, 4, 2 High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG1 1HN
  • Conamar Building Services LimitedFramework contractor02898417 29-31 Orchard Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, East of England, SG1 3HE
  • G F Tomlinson Building LimitedFramework contractor02332956 Tomlinson House, Duffield Road, Little Eaton, Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands, DE21 5DR
  • G F Tomlinson Building LimitedFramework contractor01095682 Tomlinson House, Duffield Road,, Little Eaton, Derby, East Midlands, DE21 5DR
  • G F Tomlinson Building LimitedFramework contractor02332956 Tomlinson House, Duffield Road, Little Eaton, Derby, East Midlands, DE21 5DR
  • Jeakins Weir LimitedFramework contractor01095682 Uppingham House, Lawford Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV21 2UU
  • Jeakins Weir LimitedFramework contractor01095682 1 Uppingham House, The Headway Business Park, Saxon Way West, Corby, East Midlands, NN18 9EZ
  • Lindum Group LimitedFramework contractor01236338 Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, LN6 3QX
  • Lindum Group LimitedFramework contractor01236338 Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, East Midlands, LN6 3QX
Show 4 more suppliers
  • R G Carter Cambridge LimitedFramework contractor03879910 9-11 Drayton High Road, Norwich, Norfolk, East of England, NR8 6AH
  • Stepnell LimitedFramework contractor00402934 Stepnell House, Lawford Road,, Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV21 2UU
  • Stepnell LimitedFramework contractor00402934 Stepnell House, Lawford Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV21 2UU
  • Stepnell LimitedFramework contractor00402934 Stepnell House, Lawford Road, Rugby, West Midlands, CV21 2UU

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