Planning

Scaffolding Framework

EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 08:51

Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

Efficiency East Midlands Limited is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Scaffolding Framework, with a notice published on 21st January 2026. The procurement will commence in April 2026, aiming to replace the current framework which expires on 18th September 2026. This framework is designed to service both domestic and commercial properties across the Midlands and nationally across England and Wales. It will cover scaffolding erection, dismantling, and associated services such as surveys and inspections. The procurement method is open procedure, and the tender documents will be available on Delta eSourcing from 23rd April 2026, with a submission deadline of 8th June 2026. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with an award expected by 17th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in scaffolding services, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. The framework will require contractors to be members of relevant trade associations and to hold necessary qualifications, such as CISRS. Therefore, companies with these credentials can leverage this opportunity to expand their market scope. With the contract split into Midlands and wide-reaching national lots, there are diverse opportunities for companies capable of delivering services over varied geographic areas. The framework's emphasis on quality and social value, alongside price, suggests firms with sustainable and value-add approaches stand a competitive chance.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Scaffolding Framework

Notice Description

This is a Planned Procurement Notice as Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) are conducting this tender exercise in April 2026 to procure a Scaffolding Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire on 18th September 2026. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for Scaffolding Erection, Dismantling and Removal, for Surveys, Design, Ordering, Inspection and Handover. Works delivered by this framework will be to domestic and commercial properties. Domestic properties will typically be consisting of a mixture of domestic housing stock, bungalows, blocks of flats, and sheltered housing schemes as well as garages, and depots and any other building owned and/or managed by our membership. Commercial properties will include but not be limited to business units, office buildings, hospitals and care facilities, academies, schools, colleges, universities, education centres, student accommodation, homes and care facilities for older people, children's homes and centres, community centres, leisure centres and gyms, libraries, pavilions, changing rooms and public toilets, outdoor leisure facilities, car parks, industrial units, depots, and garages. The Framework will be split into the following geographical lots: * Lot 1 - Midlands * Lot 2 - National Coverage Lot 1 is being created to support Members by providing scaffolding services for properties located in the Midlands region. Lot 2 is being created to support Members by providing scaffolding services for properties located across England and Wales. Contractors (and/ or subcontractors) must be a Member of a relevant Competent Person Scheme or Trade Association to be awarded a place on this Framework, including this requirement gives our Members confidence that they are appointing competent and compliant contractors. This will include but not limited to: CISRS qualification Membership of either NASC, Scaffold Association or other trade body is recommended PASMA certification for erection or dismantling of Mobile Tower Scaffolding or Access Towers The documents will be available on Delta eSourcing from Thursday 23rd April 2026 with a submission deadline of Monday 8th June 2026

Lot Information

Midlands Coverage

Lot 1 is being created to support Members by providing scaffolding services for properties located within the Midlands region.

National Coverage

Lot 2 is being created to support Members by providing scaffolding services for properties located across England and Wales.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement process is to conduct preliminary market engagement with potential scaffolding contractors, to understand the best route to market, whether that be a Dynamic Market or Framework. This process will help us understand market capabilities, refine our procurement strategy, and ensure that the procurement is structured effectively to meet project requirements. This preliminary market engagement notice is being used to engage with the market and interested organisations are encouraged to: - Complete the Scaffolding Procurement market engagement questionnaire to express their interest and provide initial feedback: https://forms.office.com/e/EbuXU9GBPC - Register interest in attending a meet the buyer session by emailing tenders@eem.org.uk with the preferred date and times. The sessions will take place at the EEM offices: Unit 3 Maisies Way South Normanton Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 2DS Interested organisations should note that the link for the questionnaire and the deadline to book in for your meet the buyer session is 31st December 2025 at 12:00. The details contained within this notice are provisional and are subject to change. This is a preliminary market engagement notice, and the tender documents are NOT available at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005140-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44212310 - Scaffolding

44212315 - Equipment for scaffolding

44212317 - Scaffolding structures

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20266 months to go
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2030 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
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Charlie Taylor-Drury
Contact Email
tenders@eem.org.uk
Contact Phone
01246 959894

Buyer Location

Locality
ALFRETON
Postcode
DE55 2DS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
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
Bolsover
Electoral Ward
South Normanton East
Westminster Constituency
Bolsover

Further Information

Notice Documents

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