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Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

Hampshire County Council

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 14:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is leading the planning stage for the Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6), in collaboration with Devon County Council. This procurement process involves re-procuring the framework in early 2026, with the current fifth generation set to expire on 1st May 2027. It primarily focuses on construction works and extends across the South East, South West, and London regions, with availability to all public sector bodies in England. The competitive flexible procedure aims to enable collaborative solutions for projects above £1 million, aligning with the framework's two-stage open book approach. Potential contractors should anticipate future notices on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for construction companies capable of delivering projects above £1 million. The focus on geographic and value-based lots allows businesses to competitively address specific regional needs, fostering partnerships within the public sector. Smaller enterprises can also participate, given the framework's SME suitability. Companies experienced in collaborating on public sector projects will find this framework conducive to leveraging their expertise while aligning with local government goals, contributing to enhanced building solutions. Contributing to over £4.5 billion in project value, this procurement is set to deliver significant commercial potential across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council (the Authorities) will be re-procuring the Southern Construction Framework in early 2026. The current fifth generation Southern Construction Framework currently in place is due to expire 1st May 2027. As with previous generations, this framework will mainly focus delivery across the South East, South West and London regions, however the new framework will be open to all Public Sector Bodies in England should they wish to use it. It will build upon the successes of the previous frameworks and will be based on the two-stage open book (2SOB) approach enabling collaborative solutions to building projects. It is intended to operate for all projects above PS1m and will be split into geographic and value based lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05133d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021314-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 1 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hampshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Devon County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

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