Planning

RBC Scaffolding Contract

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of scaffolding services, aimed at supporting works on residential properties and buildings under their management. The contract, titled "RBC Scaffolding Contract," falls under the industry category of scaffolding erection work. Located in the UKJ11 region, the process is currently in the planning stage, with key logistics detailed in a pipeline notice published on 3rd November 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029, with a potential extension until 31st March 2030. The procurement method will be selective, awarded under a framework, and involves a budget of £2.5 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in scaffolding, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging with this contract can lead to significant growth, especially for companies capable of delivering comprehensive scaffolding solutions in alignment with the requirements of public authority infrastructure projects. Firms that have established frameworks and experience in handling large-scale, long-term projects in the public sector will find this tender particularly suitable for competitive participation.

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Notice Title

RBC Scaffolding Contract

Notice Description

Provision of scaffolding to enable works to residential properties and buildings owned and managed by Reading Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d934
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070551-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pchub@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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