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title: "PL0047 Essex Construction Framework 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b1d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-02"
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# PL0047 Essex Construction Framework 3

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b1d9

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## Summary

Essex County Council (ECC) has completed the procurement of a four-year construction framework agreement, known as Essex Construction Framework 3 (ECF3), which replaces the previous ECF2 framework. This agreement covers design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects in the UKH3 region, with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers. The procurement method was a restricted procedure under a selective procurement approach. The three lots under this framework cover construction works in varying value ranges: Lot 1 for works up to £750,000, Lot 2 for works from £500,000 to £4.5 million, and Lot 3 for works over £4 million. The contracts were awarded on 2nd August 2024, with active contracts signed on 6th June 2024, totalling £400 million GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in education infrastructure and large-scale maintenance projects. Companies can engage in multi-million-pound contracts, fostering substantial growth. The framework's division into three separate lots allows for participation from small to large-scale enterprises, making this an inclusive opportunity for a wide range of businesses. Firms with competencies in cost control, environmental consideration, design and programme management, and social value integration will find this framework particularly well-suited to their capabilities, encouraging dynamic and diverse engagement in the region's developmental projects.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to other contracting authorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 3 PS4m+

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to contracting authorities. Lot 3 will cover works over PS4m in value. Social Value is not included in the award criteria for this lot, as it will be included at call-off level with social value to be delivered against each specific project.

Lot 1 PS0-PS750,000

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to other contracting authorities. Lot 1 will cover works from PS0 - PS750,000 in value.

Lot 2 PS500,000 - PS4m

Essex County Council (ECC) has procured a four-year framework agreement for construction services to replace the previous construction framework (ECF2) which expired in early 2024. The new framework (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects and is available to other contracting authorities. Lot 2 will cover works from PS500,000 - PS4.5m in value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024245-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | CADMAN CONSTRUCTION; H&R STROOD CONTRACTS; HORIZON CONSTRUCTION GROUP; KIER CONSTRUCTION LTD - BUILDING; M & J GROUP (CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING; MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE; PHELAN CONSTRUCTION; R G CARTER (SOUTHERN; RE-GEN (UK) CONSTRUCTION; SDE CONTRACTS; SEH FRENCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024245-2024
- 10 Mar 2023 at 13:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007069-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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