Planning

Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 08:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is overseeing the planning stage of a substantial procurement titled "Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)." This procurement is set to be re-procured in early 2026, with the contract period commencing on 2nd May 2027 and concluding on 1st May 2031. The procurement falls under the industry category of construction work and is relevant to the regions of South East, South West, and London, with opportunities extended to all Public Sector Bodies in England. The total contract value is projected at £5.4 billion gross. Employing an open procedure method, the procurement aims to continue the successful implementation of the two-stage open book approach and will focus on projects exceeding £1 million. A future notice will be communicated by 5th January 2026 to provide more information about the opportunities.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies engaged in construction work and related services. The framework is designed to support projects above £1 million, encouraging the participation of suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that can deliver innovative and collaborative solutions aligned with public sector needs and have the capacity to operate within the UK regions identified will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Engaging in this framework can enhance business portfolios by associating with prestigious public sector projects and establishing a footprint across multiple UK regions.

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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-0517fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022988-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@devon.gov.uk, strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
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

Notice Documents

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