This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2026 at 08:15

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 09:36

PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 16:20

PlanningUpdate

25 Jun 2025 at 10:34

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of scaffolding services, anticipated to support a programme of repair works on residential properties. This procurement falls under the industry category of works and is located in Nottingham, United Kingdom (region UKF14). The planning phase is currently in progress, with an anticipated open competition procurement method to be launched around 3rd August 2026. The project holds a significant value of £3,500,000, extending from 1st September 2026 to 2nd September 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scaffolding erection and dismantling, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this contract could facilitate business expansion and provide a stable revenue stream over a four-year period. Potential participants are advised to remain vigilant on the East Mids Tender Portal for forthcoming updates and submission instructions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Housing - Provision of Scaffolding

Notice Description

Provision of Scaffolding to run along side a programme of repair works on residential properties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05509b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062032-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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