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Provision of Scaffolding

Nottingham City Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Nov 2026 at 16:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2026 at 09:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 10:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 16:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

25 Jun 2025 at 11:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is procuring scaffolding works and related services for its buildings in Nottingham. The work covers erecting, dismantling, altering, inspecting and supervising scaffolding operations, together with scaffolding design, inspections and preparation of risk and method statements. The detailed requirements are set out in the NEC4 TSSC form of agreement and tender scope. The contract is for the Council’s use and is structured as a framework agreement. Suppliers whose work includes commercial scaffolding installation and management, inspection and design for public-sector buildings may find the scope relevant. The requirements combine on-site scaffold operations with the associated technical and safety documentation and oversight.

The Council invited tenders through an open competition. The tender deadline set was 30 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; enquiries were due by 23 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The initial contract period is four years, from 18 January 2027 to 17 January 2031. The estimated contract value is £3,250,000 excluding VAT (£3,900,000 including VAT); this is an estimate and actual order volumes are not guaranteed. There is one lot. Bids are assessed on price (60%) and quality (40%). The contract is below the relevant threshold. Electronic bid submission is permitted. Tenderers should account for possible changes to governance, boundaries or service arrangements arising from local government reorganisation in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

This opportunity may suit scaffolding contractors able to deliver work across Council buildings and manage the full lifecycle of scaffold operations, from erection and alteration through dismantling, inspection and supervision. Competitors will need relevant experience and qualifications, as the Council is seeking suitably experienced and qualified suppliers. The scope also favours businesses with in-house or partner capability for scaffolding design, inspection and preparation of risk assessments and method statements, alongside practical site delivery. The requirements are marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The framework structure may suit suppliers able to support repeated orders over a multi-year relationship, while retaining the capacity to respond to changing organisational and service arrangements linked to local government reorganisation. Price and quality both influence the award decision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Scaffolding

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council (the 'Authority' or 'Employer') is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified entities (the 'Tenderer') for the execution of works. The Authority's detailed requirements are defined in the Scope located in NEC4 TSSC Form of Agreement, included in this tender pack. Nottingham City Council will utilise the Contract for the provision of erecting, dismantling, altering, inspecting and supervising scaffolding operations on Council buildings. Other related services are to include design, inspections and risk and method statements. The Contract will be available for use by Nottingham City Council (NCC). Contract Value The total value is estimated to be PS3,250,000 (PS3,900,000 including VAT) over the total length of the Contract. Information given in respect of historical or estimated future spend is provided as a guide; the Authority makes no warranty and accepts no liability as to the actual value or volume of orders to be placed with any successful Supplier. Contract Duration The initial contract duration will be for 4 years. During the anticipated contract period, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire may be subject to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), a national programme led by central government to restructure two-tier authorities into single unitary councils. This process involves Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, the district/borough councils, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, and may lead to changes in governance, boundaries and service delivery arrangements that could affect this contract. Tenderers should therefore note that organisational and contractual arrangements may need to adapt in line with any LGR implementation. Nottingham City Council is migrating from the electronic tendering and procurement portal,, East Mids Tenders (Pro Contract) to the portal, Source East Midlands (powered by Panacea). Suppliers will need to register on Source East Midlands to tender for this project. https://www.sourceeastmidlands.org/"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05509b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103899-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44212310 - Scaffolding

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Postcode Area
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

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