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Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 16:41

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

LHC Procurement Group Limited, representing the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), has issued an active tender for a comprehensive framework titled "Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure". This tender, which is live across the UK regions including Scotland, England, and Wales, targets the construction work industry (CPV code: 45000000). It encompasses a wide range of construction-related services with a total value of up to 1 billion GBP. The procurement process is in the tender stage and is following an open procedure, with a bid submissions deadline set for 9th December 2025 at 12:00 GMT. This framework includes numerous lots suitable for varying project values, ranging from under 750,000 GBP to over 25 million GBP, and covers both new builds and refurbishment projects.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for a diverse range of construction companies, particularly those skilled in both traditional and modern construction methods. With a variety of lots available, businesses have the potential to compete for projects that match their expertise and capacity, encompassing tasks such as new builds, refurbishments, and civil infrastructure works. Particularly, firms experienced in managing public sector projects across sectors like education, healthcare, and local government can expand their portfolio. Moreover, the framework encourages community benefits by including criteria like creating employment and training opportunities, supporting vocational training, and promoting diversity and inclusion, fostering growth for SMEs and third-sector companies alike.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure

Notice Description

This framework covers a broad range of construction-related services for public buildings across multiple value bands. It includes new build projects delivered using traditional methods or modern framed/panelised systems, refurbishment and restoration of existing and listed public buildings, and associated infrastructure works such as highways, sewers, and drainage. It also encompasses demolition and recovery services to prepare sites for development, facilities management covering building fabric and technical systems, and professional services including project management and cost control. The framework is structured across multiple lots based on project type and value, ranging from under 750,000 GBP to over 25 million GPB.

Lot Information

New Build Only - 0 to 1m GBP

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The lot is intended for traditional construction but modern methods of construction such as panalised or framed systems (2D systems, MMC category 2) are permitted.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

New Build Only - 1m to 2.5m GBP

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The lot is intended for traditional construction but modern methods of construction such as panalised or framed systems (2D systems, MMC category 2) are permitted.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Refurbishment only - 1m to 2.5m GBP

The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Civil Infrastructure - 0 to 2.5m GBP

The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Civil Infrastructure - over 2.5m GBP

The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBP

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 10 to 25m GBP

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure to service a development

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - over 25m GBP

The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure to service a development.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Hard Facilities Management - all values

The management of the physical aspects of a building including - the buildings infrastructure, walls, floors, roof and mechanical and electrical systems. The Health and Safety compliance, Fire safety services and other technical services such as CCTV and door entry systems. It should also include external items such as private street lighting, access road repairs and paving.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Project Management and Cost Control - Value Band 1 (0 to 750k GBP)

The provision of project management service required to manage and report on the progress of construction works against agreed targets. This is to include suitably qualified quantity surveyors to report of expenditure against budgets and to identify any potential project savings that can be made.

Refurbishment only - 0 to 1m GBP

The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings.

Renewal: The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ef2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066854-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212313 - Museum construction work

45212330 - Library construction work

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

45213110 - Shop buildings construction work

45213150 - Office block construction work

45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings

45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

45215222 - Civic centre construction work

45216111 - Police station construction work

45216112 - Court building construction work

45216113 - Prison building construction work

45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services

45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations

45222110 - Waste disposal site construction work

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45232452 - Drainage works

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 8AF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston North
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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