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Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

Hampshire County Council

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 12:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 13:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 19:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 08:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 Dec 2025 at 09:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 13:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6) is under tender, managed by Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council. This procurement initiative aims to re-procure the next generation of the Southern Construction Framework to replace the current SCF-5, set to expire on 1st May 2027. The framework, valued up to £12 billion, primarily supports public sector construction in the South East, South West, and London regions but is accessible to all public sector bodies in England. The open procedure type of procurement encompasses various construction needs, from small-scale to large-scale projects, with the submission deadline scheduled for 27th August 2026 and contracts awarded by 18th December 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses across the construction sector. Contractors capable of delivering a wide range of projects, including school, leisure, and healthcare facilities, as well as other public sector construction needs, are well-suited to compete. The framework supports a collaborative approach, ensuring predictable, sustainable, and cost-effective construction delivery, making it ideal for businesses willing to engage in long-term contracts and repeated works with public sector clients. The variety of lots, divided by geography and value bands, offers inclusive opportunities for both large established companies and small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

Notice Description

The fifth generation Southern Construction Framework (SCF-5) currently in place is due to expire 1st May 2027. Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council (the Authorities) are together re-procuring the next generation of the Southern Construction Framework. As with previous generations, this framework will predominantly support contracting authorities with construction delivery across the South East, South West and London regions. However, the new SCF-6 framework will also be open to all Public Sector Bodies in England should they wish to use it. Applicable Public Sector Bodies will be Contracting Authorities as defined under the Procurement Act 2023. For the purposes of this procurement, "Contracting Authority" includes any organisation that is subject to the Procurement Act 2023, including but not limited to: * Central Government Departments and their executive agencies * Non-departmental public bodies * Local authorities and combined authorities * NHS bodies and healthcare organisations * Emergency services (police, fire and rescue, ambulance services) * Educational establishments including schools, academies, colleges and universities * Registered providers of social housing * Organisations owned and/or operated by a public body * Public corporations and other bodies governed by public law This framework may also be used by any successor organisation or any organisation established to perform substantially similar functions. A non-exhaustive list of such organisations is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations Additionally, the framework may be used by organisations where an element of funding from a public body is included or where the contracting body deems a public interest in using the framework. Southern Construction Framework (SCF) is a managed framework, not merely a route to market, and defines the behaviours, standards and processes that all SCF contractors are expected to meet. SCF exists to help public sector clients deliver predictable, safe, sustainable projects, with value-for-money at its core. We achieve this by embedding early engagement, collaboration, and transparency across procurement, pre-construction, construction and aftercare. SCF is actively managed by an experienced Framework Management Team (FMT) that supports clients and contractors, provides governance and assurance, and monitors performance to drive continuous improvement. Developed in collaboration over the past 20 years, SCF is overseen by a Joint Working Agreement between Devon and Hampshire County Councils. During the 5th generation of SCF, the arrangements surpassed PS10bn of delivery across the Public Estate in the South of England. In that time, SCF has supported over 850 public sector clients, including local authorities, central government departments, universities, emergency services and many others. The Southern Construction Framework (SCF) is designed to support the full breadth of public sector construction needs, and contractors seeking a place on the framework must be prepared to deliver an exceptionally wide range of project types. SCF is built to serve public sector clients across all scales and disciplines, ensuring they can confidently procure new builds, refurbishments, complex fit-outs, and specialist works through a trusted and compliant route. For contractors, this means demonstrating the capability, flexibility, and collaborative approach required to operate within a framework that responds to varied and often highly technical public sector requirements. SCF's portfolio ranges from modest school extensions and internal upgrades to major leisure centres, civic buildings, healthcare improvements, and advanced science and research facilities. Contractors are expected to support this full spectrum, bringing the expertise to manage straightforward schemes as well as the governance, quality standards, and problem-solving needed for complex, multi-stakeholder environments. SCF6 will operate for all projects and will be split into geographic and value-based lots. The previous generation had a framework cap of PS4.5bn with an anticipated workload of PS1.92bn over the 4 years it is set to operate. As of July 2025, SCF has achieved a workload of PS1.85bn (96% of turnover at 75% of framework duration). The SCF6 framework cap has been revised up to reflect both the performance and an increase in scope it covers. The project can be found by going to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Tenders/Current and then searching for 'UN27073'. You will need to click on 'View Details' for the project and then click the 'Express Interest' button to be able to view and download the ITT documents. Any reference to 'Specification' in the ITT is referring to the Guidelines and Working Practices Document (Annex 1 a-l)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly - Intermediate - Value Band: PS0-PS30m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Regional coverage: Cornwall Contracting options: Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed) Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band : PS0-30m Anticipated/advertised typical project values : PS4-20m Geographical coverage : Suppliers are expected to cover the full geography of Cornwall Number of suppliers: up to 10

Lot 2 - Devon, Somerset (excluding North Somerset and BANES) - Intermediate - Value Band: PS0-PS15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Regional coverage : Devon, Somerset (excluding North Somerset & BANES) Contracting options: Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed) Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band : PS0-15m Anticipated/advertised typical project values: PS4-12m Geographical coverage: Suppliers expected to cover the full geography of Devon and Somerset (excluding North Somerset and BANES) Number of suppliers: up to 10

Lot 3 - North Somerset, Bristol, BANES and Gloucestershire - Intermediate - Value Band: PS0-PS15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Regional coverage : North Somerset, Bristol, BANES, Gloucestershire Contracting options : Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed) Call off options : Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band : PS0-15m Anticipated/advertised typical project values: PS4-12m Geographical coverage : Suppliers expected to cover the full geography of North Somerset, Bristol, BANES, Gloucestershire Number of suppliers : 10

Lot 4 - Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex - Intermediate - Value Band: PS0-PS15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers

Regional coverage: Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band: PS0-15m Anticipated/advertised typical project values: PS4-12m Geographical coverage: Suppliers are not required to cover the full geography -- additional places have been made to allow for regional coverage Number of suppliers: 15

Lot 5 - London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - Intermediate - Value Band: PS0-PS15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers

Regional coverage: London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band: PS0-15m Anticipated/advertised typical project values: PS4-12m Geographical coverage : Suppliers are not required to cover the full geography -- additional places have been made to allow for regional coverage Number of suppliers : 15

Lot 6 - South of England - Intermediate - Value Band:

Regional coverage : South (All the regions and areas covered by Lots 1-5) Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award Project value cap: Lot 7 - South West - Major - Value Band: PS10-PS120m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Regional coverage: South West Contracting options: Two-stage Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band : PS10-120m Anticipated/advertised typical project values: PS15-100m Number of suppliers : 10

Lot 8 - London & South East - Major - Value Band: PS10-PS120m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 12 Suppliers

Regional coverage : South East and London Contracting options : Two-stage Call off options : Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band : PS10-120m Anticipated/advertised typical project values: PS15-100m Number of suppliers : 12

Lot 9 - England - Major - Value Band: PS10-PS120m - This Lot will be established with all Suppliers in Lots 7 & 8

Regional coverage - England Contracting options - Two-stage Call off options - Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band - PS10-120m Number of suppliers - Any successful contractors for Lots 7 & 8

Lot 10 - England - Mega - Value Band: PS100m+

Regional coverage - England Contracting options - Two-stage Call off options - Mini Competition or Direct Award Value band - PS100+

Planning Information

Market testing took place during September and October 2025 and included both a survey and one‑to‑one sessions with interested suppliers. This engagement activity concluded, and we received valuable insights and feedback as a result. The SCF team shared headline findings at the London engagement event held in January 2026, and these were also made available through the presentation slides published on In-tend following the event day. Building on the success of this London engagement event, we are now notifying interested suppliers of our planned SCF6 regional engagement days, in response to the high level of interest expressed for further regional sessions. These regional events will give local suppliers the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the proposed SCF6 design. We anticipate they will be highly informative and engaging sessions, and we strongly encourage attendance and participation to help shape the future direction of the framework. The SCF6 Regional Engagement Events are scheduled to take place on: South West Regional Event Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026 Location: County Hall Exeter, EX2 4QD Time: Arrival from 9:00 for 9:30 start. 11:00 finish. South East Regional Event Date: Thursday 19th March 2026 Location: Winchester, Ashburton Hall Time: 10am - 12pm These SCF6 events will be free to access and will not require a ticket, however booking of places is required to assist us in managing the event and should be actioned via In-tend correspondence as noted below. For avoidance of doubt no new information (beyond that presented in London) is intended to be shared at these regional events and a full Q&A document will be published at the end of the market engagement events. Booking Your Place: For further Information please go to the Council's e-tendering website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire In order to book a place at the event you must first register with In-Tend (if you have not already done so), search for project ref 'UN27073' and 'express an interest' in the project. Please use the In-Tend correspondence to notify the Council of delegates names and contact details to book your places the event or for if you have any questions about this event. If needed, please also refer to the 'Information for Suppliers' guidance on using the In-tend system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060303-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

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

45212170 - Entertainment building construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

45214100 - Construction work for kindergarten buildings

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2027 - 2 May 2031 3-4 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
Hampshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Devon County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
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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