Planning

CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 14:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is planning a procurement process for the "CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0," focusing on building construction work in the United Kingdom. This tender is in the early planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) scheduled to be published by 31 May 2026 to gather market insights and understand supplier capabilities. The procurement falls under the works category and is expected to result in a framework agreement spanning from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030, providing significant opportunities for the construction industry.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, specifically those specialising in building construction work. The procurement process is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking to expand through sub-central government projects. Given the planned framework agreement, businesses have the chance to secure a stable, multi-year contract, enhancing their portfolio and presence in the construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council Construction Framework

Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI) to be published in May 2026. The RFI will seek to gather early market insight, understand supplier capability, and test potential delivery approaches to help shape our forthcoming procurement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027386-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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