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# Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/southern-construction-framework-scf-6-ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Hampshire County Council: "Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £10,000,000,000. 10 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Aug 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Hampshire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/hampshire-county-council-ons-e10000014)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £10,000,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 August 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 10
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building construction work, Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest, Construction work, Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants, Construction work for college buildings (+6 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKJ3, UKJ36, UKK, UKK4, UKK43, UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 9 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/southern-construction-framework-scf-6-ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** This framework will predominantly support Contracting Authorities with construction delivery across the South East, South West and London regions. The framework will also be open to all Public Sector Bodies based in England, should they wish to use it.

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/southern-construction-framework-scf-6-ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fhampshire)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/southern-construction-framework-scf-6-ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a#participate

## Description
The fifth generation Southern Construction Framework (SCF-5) currently in place is due to expire 1st May 2027. Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council (the Authorities) are together re-procuring the next generation of the Southern Construction Framework. As with previous generations, this framework will predominantly support contracting authorities with construction delivery across the South East, South West and London regions. However, the new SCF-6 framework will also be open to all Public Sector Bodies in England should they wish to use it. 
Applicable Public Sector Bodies will be Contracting Authorities as defined under the Procurement Act 2023. For the purposes of this procurement, “Contracting Authority” includes any organisation that is subject to the Procurement Act 2023, including but not limited to:
• Central Government Departments and their executive agencies 
• Non-departmental public bodies 
• Local authorities and combined authorities
• NHS bodies and healthcare organisations
• Emergency services (police, fire and rescue, ambulance services)
• Educational establishments including schools, academies, colleges and universities
• Registered providers of social housing
• Organisations owned and/or operated by a public body 
• Public corporations and other bodies governed by public law
This framework may also be used by any successor organisation or any organisation established to perform substantially similar functions. A non-exhaustive list of such organisations is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations 
Additionally, the framework may be used by organisations where an element of funding from a public body is included or where the contracting body deems a public interest in using the framework.
Southern Construction Framework (SCF) is a managed framework, not merely a route to market, and defines the behaviours, standards and processes that all SCF contractors are expected to meet. SCF exists to help public sector clients deliver predictable, safe, sustainable projects, with value‑for‑money at its core. We achieve this by embedding early engagement, collaboration, and transparency across procurement, pre‑construction, construction and aftercare. SCF is actively managed by an experienced Framework Management Team (FMT) that supports clients and contractors, provides governance and assurance, and monitors performance to drive continuous improvement. 
Developed in collaboration over the past 20 years, SCF is overseen by a Joint Working Agreement between Devon and Hampshire County Councils. During the 5th generation of SCF, the arrangements surpassed £10bn of delivery across the Public Estate in the South of England. In that time, SCF has supported over 850 public sector clients, including local authorities, central government departments, universities, emergency services and many others. 
The Southern Construction Framework (SCF) is designed to support the full breadth of public sector construction needs, and ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/southern-construction-framework-scf-6-ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a)

## Lots (10)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly - Intermediate - Value Band: £0-£30m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers 
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £250,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage: Cornwall 
Contracting options: Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed) 
Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band : £0–30m 
Anticipated/advertised typical project values : £4–20m 
Geographical coverage :...
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Devon, Somerset (excluding North Somerset and BANES) - Intermediate - Value Band: £0-£15m -  It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers 
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage : Devon, Somerset (excluding North Somerset & BANES) 
Contracting options: Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed) 
Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band : £0–15m 
Anticipated/advertised typical proje...
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - North Somerset, Bristol, BANES and Gloucestershire - Intermediate - Value Band: £0-£15m -  It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage : North Somerset, Bristol, BANES, Gloucestershire 
Contracting options : Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed) 
Call off options : Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band : £0–15m 
Anticipated/advertised typical projec...
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex - Intermediate - Value Band: £0-£15m -  It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £500,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage: Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex 
Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage 
Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band: £0–15m 
...
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - Intermediate - Value Band: £0-£15m -  It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £500,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage: London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire 
Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage 
Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band: £0–15m 
Anticipated/advertised typical project values: ...
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - South of England - Intermediate - Value Band: <£30m -  This Lot will be established with all Suppliers Awarded in Lots 1-5
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £250,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage : South (All the regions and areas covered by Lots 1–5) 
Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage 
Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Project value cap: <£30m
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 7: Lot 7 - South West - Major - Value Band: £10-£120m -  It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,300,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage: South West 
Contracting options: Two-stage 
Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band : £10–120m 
Anticipated/advertised typical project values: £15–100m 
Number of suppliers : 10
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 8: Lot 8 - London & South East - Major - Value Band: £10-£120m -  It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 12 Suppliers
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,300,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage : South East and London 
Contracting options : Two-stage 
Call off options : Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band : £10–120m 
Anticipated/advertised typical project values: £15–100m 
Number of suppliers : 12
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 9: Lot 9 - England - Major - Value Band: £10-£120m - This Lot will be established with all Suppliers in Lots 7 & 8 
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,300,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage – England 
Contracting options – Two-stage 
Call off options - Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band - £10–120m 
Number of suppliers – Any successful contractors for Lots 7 & 8
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

### Lot 10: Lot 10 - England - Mega - Value Band: £100m+ 
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45210000, 45211000, 45212000, 45212170, 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,800,000,000
- **Description:** Regional coverage – England 
Contracting options – Two-stage 
Call off options - Mini Competition or Direct Award 
Value band - £100+
- **Contract Period:** 03/05/2027 to 02/05/2031

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F060303-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-26T11:40:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T18:15:50.995Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a