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Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for new Framework Agreement for Small (Lower) Value Works within North Wales

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Denbighshire County Council is planning a new procurement process for a Framework Agreement targeting Small (Lower) Value Works within North Wales, marking a significant opportunity within the construction industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 25th June 2026 at The OPTIC Centre, St Asaph. The framework aims to cover a range of construction works from general building and maintenance to minor refurbishments with project values ranging from £30,000 to £300,000 including VAT. The planning stage involves preliminary market engagement to inform suppliers about the upcoming opportunity and gather essential feedback to shape the procurement strategy under the governing laws of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to attend the engagement event, which represents a meaningful step towards participating in this framework set to commence on 1st April 2027 and run through to 31st March 2031.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction and civil engineering sectors to contribute to public works in North Wales. It is especially conducive for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), local suppliers, and social enterprises that focus on general building, mechanical and electrical works, roofing, and improvements suitable for housing. The emphasis on fair work and sustainability highlights the potential for businesses to leverage their social value contributions as part of their competitive edge. By engaging in this framework, businesses can expand their portfolios, gain stability through diverse contractual arrangements like NEC4 or JCT forms, and enhance their local supply chain presence, positioning themselves as strategic partners to Denbighshire County Council for future public construction tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for new Framework Agreement for Small (Lower) Value Works within North Wales

Notice Description

Hysbysiad am Ymgysylltiad Rhagarweiniol a'r Farchnad ar gyfer Cytundeb Fframwaith newydd ar gyfer Gwaith Gwerth Bach (Isel) yng Ngogledd Cymru. Cyngor Sir Ddinbych, yn gweithredu fel awdurdod cynnal Partneriaeth Adeiladu Gogledd Cymru, fydd yn ymgymryd a ymgysylltu rhagarweiniol a'r farchnad (PME) cyn ymarfer cynnal a gorchwylir arfaethedig mewn perthynas a sefydlu Cytundeb Fframwaith newydd ar gyfer Gweithiau Gwerth Isel. Disgwylir i werth prosiectau unigol amrywio rhwng PS30,000 a PS300,000 gan gynnwys TAW. Denbighshire County Council, acting as host authority of the North Wales Construction Partnership, will be undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in advance of a proposed procurement exercise in relation to the establishment of a new Framework Agreement for Small Value Works. The anticipated value of individual projects is expected to range between PS30,000 and PS300,000 inc.VAT. The proposed framework is intended to support the delivery of a range of low to medium value construction works across North Wales, including but not limited to: * General building works * Reactive and planned maintenance * Minor refurbishment projects * Roofing and external works * Mechanical and electrical works * Accessibility adaptions * Housing improvement works The framework is anticipated to support wider objectives relating to fair work, sustainability, local supply chain participation, and delivery of social value outcomes in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to inform the market of a forthcoming opportunity and to gather feedback from suppliers to help shape the procurement strategy and ensure the framework is accessible, proportionate, and delivers value for money. This engagement aims to: • Understand current market capacity and capability • Encourage participation from SMEs, local suppliers, social enterprises and third sector organisations • Explore framework structure, including potential lotting by value, trade (e.g. General Building, Mechanical & Electrical, Roofing) and/or geographic area • Inform proportionate selection and award criteria • Identify potential contractual arrangements (e.g. NEC4 Short Form or JCT) • Understand opportunities to embed social value, community benefits and fair work outcomes • Ensure the framework is accessible and commercially viable for suppliers • Obtain feedback on contract management and performance measures • Support compliance with Procurement legislation transparency and engagement principles • Inform proposed procurement timetable, type of framework, and framework duration Engagement will be undertaken via an in-person supplier briefing event: Location: The OPTIC Centre, St Asaph Date: 25th June 2026 Time: 2:00pm The Authority may also consider additional engagement methods, including follow-up discussions or requests for written feedback where appropriate. Suppliers interested in attending the engagement event should register their interest via Sell2Wales and follow the link to complete the brief questionnaire and book your place https://forms.office.com/e/WSq4BNcRkr (You may need to copy and paste above into your browser)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051179-2026
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

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 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
DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUTHIN
Postcode
LL15 9AZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Ruthin
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

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