Official UK procurement notice
Small Works Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Bernicia Group (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionBernicia are looking for several contractors to carry out various works across Bernicia properties. For transparency small works projects are generally property upgrades or refurbishments which are outside of our planned works programmes. Each project can range from £15,000 up to £250,000 and generally require multiple trades. A specification document has been provided as an overview of the contract only the exact nature of the projects required each year can differ.
The initial project is based at Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR3 4EN. The property has 10 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom a communal reception area and office. The refurbishment project is to update all bathrooms, the reception area and office. There is also a requirement to upgrade the lighting in these areas.
CPV: Balcony work · Building construction work · Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation · Heating works · Refurbishment work · Roof works and other special trade construction works
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Places
- up to 5 suppliers · 8 bids received (1.6 per place) · 5 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 3 yrs from 10 Nov 2025
- Scheme runs until
- 9 Nov 2028
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- No fees will be charges for this framework
Published description of the framework
The framework operation is outlined within the tender documentation.
The lotProcurement structure
single 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).
Lot awarding rule: Award criteria can be found within the tender documentation
- “Small Works Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 5 suppliers, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- 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
- 19 Sept 2025, 16:23 BST
- Last source update
- 9 Dec 2025, 13:43 GMT
- Authority reference
BG-PREF0033- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-058237- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e69Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 10 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 3 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · No fees will be charges for this framework
Timeline
19 Sept 2025 → 9 Dec 2025 · 5 dates- Tender notice published397 days ago19 Sept 2025, 16:23 BST
- Clarification questions by383 days ago3 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends376 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown10 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts345 days ago10 Nov 2025
- Latest notice published316 days ago9 Dec 2025, 13:43 GMT
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Sept 2025- Tender notice published19 Sept 2025, 16:23 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published9 Dec 2025, 13:43 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete9 Dec 2025, 13:43 GMT
- Contract signature expected22 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axis CLC Solutions Limited, Clinton Building Services LtdSME, GANNON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, Opus Building Services LtdSME, Tom Willoughby LtdSME1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2028 · up to 31 Dec 2030Extensions: Can be extended for two periods of 12 months | £4,500,000 inc. VAT | 8 Dec 2025 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
5 commercial parties on the notice- C.L.C Contractors LtdFramework contractor
- Clinton Building Services LtdFramework contractor
- Gannon Developments LtdFramework contractor
- Opus Building Services LtdFramework contractor
- Tom Willoughby LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications All documentation can be found on our e-procurement portal InTend.
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender