Planning

CBC-2013-FW-SM Construction Framework 2.0

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 17:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is planning a tender process for the creation of a new framework for construction works, titled "CBC-2013-FW-SM Construction Framework 2.0". The procurement falls under the category of building construction work and is planned to be executed within the United Kingdom. As this is currently in the planning stage, interested parties should note a future notice date of 1st July 2026, with the framework scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and run through to the end of September 2030. The estimated gross value for this procurement is £360 million, indicating a significant investment in infrastructure development by a sub-central government authority.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable to participate in this framework agreement. Given the sector focus on building construction, businesses specialising in this domain should find this tender appealing. With Central Bedfordshire Council looking to establish a comprehensive framework, companies that deliver efficient, high-quality construction services will benefit from engaging in this competitive process. It presents an ideal platform for SMEs to secure a foothold and expand their footprint in the public sector construction market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2013-FW-SM Construction Framework 2.0

Notice Description

Establishing a new Framework for Construction Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049264-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£360,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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