This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2024 at 10:02

Planning

10 Mar 2023 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) has completed the procurement of a four-year construction framework agreement, known as Essex Construction Framework 3 (ECF3), which replaces the previous ECF2 framework. This agreement covers design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects in the UKH3 region, with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers. The procurement method was a restricted procedure under a selective procurement approach. The three lots under this framework cover construction works in varying value ranges: Lot 1 for works up to £750,000, Lot 2 for works from £500,000 to £4.5 million, and Lot 3 for works over £4 million. The contracts were awarded on 2nd August 2024, with active contracts signed on 6th June 2024, totalling £400 million GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in education infrastructure and large-scale maintenance projects. Companies can engage in multi-million-pound contracts, fostering substantial growth. The framework's division into three separate lots allows for participation from small to large-scale enterprises, making this an inclusive opportunity for a wide range of businesses. Firms with competencies in cost control, environmental consideration, design and programme management, and social value integration will find this framework particularly well-suited to their capabilities, encouraging dynamic and diverse engagement in the region's developmental projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PL0047 Essex Construction Framework 3

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to other contracting authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 3 PS4m+

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to contracting authorities. Lot 3 will cover works over PS4m in value. Social Value is not included in the award criteria for this lot, as it will be included at call-off level with social value to be delivered against each specific project.

Lot 1 PS0-PS750,000

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to other contracting authorities. Lot 1 will cover works from PS0 - PS750,000 in value.

Lot 2 PS500,000 - PS4m

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to other contracting authorities. Lot 2 will cover works from PS500,000 - PS4.5m in value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b1d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024245-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
6 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Cadman Construction Limited

H&R Strood Contracts Ltd

Horizon Construction Group Limited

Kier Construction Ltd - Building UK

M & J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd

Phelan Construction

R G Carter (Southern)

Re-Gen (UK) Construction Ltd

SEH French Limited

Sde Contracts Limited

Further Information

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