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General Building Framework for works up to PS750k

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 13:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a General Building Framework agreement, with a focus on works up to £750k. This opportunity is intended for the Building Maintenance Section to manage maintenance projects across Swansea Council's schools and public building portfolio. Key activities include groundworks, bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, flooring, and fire door installation. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled for 27 August 2026, providing details on the procurement process and supplier engagement opportunities. Interested parties are encouraged to attend this event, which will take place in Swansea. The procurement process is overseen by Mark O’Neill, and it operates under the Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the construction sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to get involved due to the suitability criteria specified in the tender. By participating in the engagement event, businesses can gain valuable insights into the upcoming tender, enabling them to position themselves competitively. The contract period is expected to begin on 1 February 2027 and extend through 31 January 2035, offering sustained involvement for successful bidders. This framework agreement is a strategic opportunity for construction-related businesses to expand their operations by securing work across a wide range of maintenance projects in the Swansea area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Building Framework for works up to PS750k

Notice Description

The purpose of this agreement is for Building Services on behalf of the of Swansea Council to establish a framework agreement for General Builders. The framework is an agreement for the Building Maintenance Section to carry out maintenance projects to Swansea Councils Schools and the Public Building Portfolio. These works include but are not limited to: * Groundworks * Bricklaying * Plastering * Carpentry * Flooring * Installation of Fire Doors

Planning Information

Swansea Council will be holding a Preliminary Market Engagement event on Thursday 27 August, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, at Building Services. As part of this engagement, representatives from Corporate Building Services, Procurement, and Business Wales will deliver a presentation outlining the proposed framework, procurement process, and opportunities for supplier engagement. Should you wish to attend, please confirm your attendance by emailing Mark.O'Neill@swansea.gov.uk or Natalie.Phillips@swansea.gov.uk. Further details, including the venue address, will be provided upon confirmation of your attendance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067882-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44230000 - Builders' carpentry

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2035 Over 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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