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NHSScotland Frameworks Scotland 3

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

04 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

31 Oct 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is extending its NHSScotland Frameworks Scotland 3 due to capital funding uncertainties impacting NHSScotland. This current procurement process involves a modification under Regulation 72 (1) (c) for an up to 24-month extension, with an original contract value of £650,000,000. The framework, primarily operating under the works industry category, focuses on publicly funded construction projects throughout Scotland, with its stakeholders situated in Edinburgh. Since the original framework may not support the scale or complexity required for upcoming projects, this extension aims to allow greater clarity regarding future project delivery. The procurement strategy for a successor is under development, with an anticipated commencement following the current extension's award.

Frameworks Scotland 3 is designed to facilitate collaborations with large construction businesses like John Graham Construction Ltd, BAM Construction, and Balfour Beatty Construction Limited, making it an attractive opportunity for major industry players interested in supplying construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects. The framework utilises a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, ensuring only qualified suppliers participate, which can enhance business growth by establishing stronger ties with Scottish health organisations in delivering significant infrastructure projects. Furthermore, the extension period provides ample time for these suppliers to demonstrate value for money, innovation, and adherence to industry best practices, potentially securing subsequent contracts upon successful project completion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSScotland Frameworks Scotland 3

Notice Description

Frameworks Scotland 3 is a national framework for Scotland for the delivery of publicly funded construction projects. The framework will enable organisations to access Principal Supply Chain Partners (PSCP) to support the delivery of construction, refurbishment & maintenance projects throughout Scotland. The new framework will support collaboration, best practice development, design and delivery of construction & infrastructure projects and strategies at national, regional and local levels. It will respond to respond to recent issues such as those identified in the Cole report, will incorporate industry best practice and will demonstrate value for money to customers. It is intended that the Authority, Health Improvement Scotland NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards (IJB's) and other organisations providing health and social care services operating in Scotland (collectively the "customers") will be entitled to call off the Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The extension is required due to the current uncertainty around capital funding within NHSScotland which has continued through 2024. With a number of projects already paused or cancelled, the future pipeline beyond the one-year Scottish Government Budget in December 2024 will not be known. Therefore, with such future pipeline uncertainty, it is not possible to go to the market to procure a replacement for Frameworks Scotland 3 at this time as the arrangement may not support delivery of the type / scale / complexity of projects to be delivered. The procurement strategy for the successor arrangement is in development, however at present the strategy is being developed on the basis of the future pipeline scenarios. It is anticipated, that by extending Frameworks Scotland 3 by up to a maximum period for 24 months, this will enable greater clarity around future pipeline and service needs. This should enable the future project delivery model and associated future procurement to be able to deliver the future NHSScotland Capital Programme. Should the current position change in the short term, then the procurement of the successor arrangement will commence. The new successor arrangement will be used for capital project delivery immediately following award which may be prior to expiry of the proposed extension to Frameworks Scotland 3. Due to the cancellation and pausing of projects over the last 9-12 months, combined with the reduction in activity during the pandemic between 2020-2022, the anticipated spend through Frameworks Scotland 3 has been significantly below the stated contract value within the published Contract Notice. Therefore any future call-off from the framework during the 24-month extension period, should not exceed the original value in the Contract Notice. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the volume of activity will be limited by the current capital constraints. The justification for the framework extension shall be on the basis of Regulation 72 (1) (c). This notice is intended to notify the market of the intention to issue a modification for the contract under Regulation 72 (1) (c). The date in section V.2.1 is the date of award of the original Framework Agreement. The Modification of the Framework Agreement will now be entered following the previously issued VEAT notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")
Additional Buyers

NSS Health Facilities Scotland

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BAM Construction

BAM Construction Scotland

Balfour Beatty Construction Limited

John Graham Construction Ltd, t/a Graham

John Graham Construction Ltd, t/a Graham Construction

Kier Construction

McLaughlin & Harvey

RMF

Robertson Construction Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV335813&idx=1
    2nd November 2018 - Frameworks Scotland 3 Memorandum of Information
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335813
    NHSScotland Frameworks Scotland 3 - The current PSCP Framework is coming to an end in June 2019 and this Framework is proposed to allow continuity of service for the organisations. The Framework will enable organisations to access Principal Supply Chain Partners (PSCP) to support the delivery of construction and maintenance projects throughout Scotland. The PSCP Framework will support collaboration, best practice design and construction of construction projects at national, regional and local levels, respond to recent reports such as the Cole report, and will demonstrate value for money to customers. It is intended that NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards (IJB's) and other organisations providing health and social care services operating in Scotland will be customers entitled to call off the Framework. It is anticipated that the estimated framework value of 600,000,000 GBP will be over the 5 year framework period.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350379
    NHSScotland Frameworks Scotland 3 - Frameworks Scotland 3 is a national framework for Scotland for the delivery of publicly funded construction projects. The framework will enable organisations to access Principal Supply Chain Partners (PSCP) to support the delivery of construction, refurbishment & maintenance projects throughout Scotland. The new framework will support collaboration, best practice development, design and delivery of construction & infrastructure projects and strategies at national, regional and local levels. It will respond to respond to recent issues such as those identified in the Cole report, will incorporate industry best practice and will demonstrate value for money to customers. It is intended that the Authority, Health Improvement Scotland NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards (IJB's) and other organisations providing health and social care services operating in Scotland (collectively the "customers") will be entitled to call off the Framework.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408602
    NHSScotland Frameworks Scotland 3 - Frameworks Scotland 3 is a national framework for Scotland for the delivery of publicly funded construction projects. The framework will enable organisations to access Principal Supply Chain Partners (PSCP) to support the delivery of construction, refurbishment & maintenance projects throughout Scotland. The new framework will support collaboration, best practice development, design and delivery of construction & infrastructure projects and strategies at national, regional and local levels. It will respond to respond to recent issues such as those identified in the Cole report, will incorporate industry best practice and will demonstrate value for money to customers. It is intended that the Authority, Health Improvement Scotland NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards (IJB's) and other organisations providing health and social care services operating in Scotland (collectively the "customers") will be entitled to call off the Framework.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531207
    NHSScotland Frameworks Scotland 3

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