--- title: "EEM0051 - Scaffolding Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED" published: "2026-04-28" --- # EEM0051 - Scaffolding Framework Buyer: EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051fbe.json) ## Summary Efficiency East Midlands Limited (EEM) is conducting a tender process titled "EEM0051 - Scaffolding Framework," aimed at replacing their existing framework set to expire in September 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and operates under the open procedure method. It is focused on scaffolding work, including erection, dismantling, and related services across domestic and commercial properties. The framework includes two geographical lots: Midlands and National Coverage, accommodating properties throughout England and Wales. Important dates for submission include the deadline on 7th July 2026, with tender awards expected by 24th August 2026 and contract periods starting from 21st September 2026 through to 20th September 2030. This scaffolding framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction services, particularly those with CISRS qualifications and memberships in relevant trade bodies such as NASC or the Scaffold Association. The framework allows SMEs and VCSEs to participate, promoting growth and the establishment of long-term contracts. Businesses adept in handling large-scale scaffolding projects across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, and local government, will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. The procurement process is managed by Efficiency East Midlands Limited, offering a potential framework value up to £207,236,842, which underscores significant business potential for successful bidders. ## Notice Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Scaffolding Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire in September 2026. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for Scaffolding Erection, Dismantling and Removal, for Surveys, Design, Ordering, Inspection and Handover. Works delivered by this framework will be to domestic and commercial properties. Domestic properties will typically be consisting of a mixture of domestic housing stock, bungalows, blocks of flats, and sheltered housing schemes as well as garages, and depots and any other building owned and/or managed by our membership. Commercial properties will include but not be limited to business units, office buildings, hospitals and care facilities, academies, schools, colleges, universities, education centres, student accommodation, homes and care facilities for older people, children's homes and centres, community centres, leisure centres and gyms, libraries, pavilions, changing rooms and public toilets, outdoor leisure facilities, car parks, industrial units, depots, and garages. The Framework will be split into the following geographical lots: * Lot 1 - Midlands * Lot 2 - National Coverage Lot 1 is being created to support Members by providing scaffolding services for properties located in the Midlands region. Lot 2 is being created to support Members by providing scaffolding services for properties located across England and Wales. Organisations bidding for this opportunity must hold: CISRS qualification Membership of either NASC, Scaffold Association or other trade body is recommended PASMA certification for erection or dismantling of Mobile Tower Scaffolding or Access Towers The call-off contract's to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the Framework, EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. The Framework is being procured by EEM on behalf of the organisations that have been accepted as authorised users. Authorised users are classed as any current company law member, any future company law members and any user that has been authorised access to the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and is owned and governed by a small number of organisations who make up our 'Company Law Members', all of which are contracting Authorities in their own right. The Framework Agreements being procured by the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice will be entered by EEM as the Contracting Authority which will have undertaken and completed that procurement exercise. Any reference in the Contract Notice or tender documents to Contracting Authority is deemed to be and include a reference to EEM. The organisations entitled to access and use the Framework Agreements to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice are: Any current EEM Member - being an organisation which is a Company Law Member of EEM at the date of this Contract Notice and being one of the organisations who owns and governs EEM; Any Future Member of EEM, from time to time Company Law Members and the EEM Board may appoint additional organisations to become Company Law Members. All Future Members will also be Contracting Authorities in their own right; and A Framework User - being an organisation who has signed and agreed to the terms of accessing EEM Frameworks and who is authorised to access the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM frameworks may accessed by all publicly funded organisations. Frameworks can be used by any organisation that falls in to one or more of the categories listed below and can be identified through the links provided as users in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The list of potential framework users below is not exhaustive of all organisations who can utilise EEM services, access will be granted to any publicly funded organisation. Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, including but not limited to: 1. Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, including but not limited to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing 2. Local Authorities, including but not limited to England and List of councils in Wales. 3. National Health Service (NHS) bodies including NHS Trusts, foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards or Partnerships, GP federations and other health and social care providers within England and Wales 4. All emergency services including Police Forces, fire and rescue departments and emergency medical services 5. All education establishments including but not limited to, schools maintained by local authorities, academy trusts, colleges, universities and other further education establishments. 6. Registered Charities with a relevant link to the core purpose and services provided by EEM 7. Central government departments and their agencies 8. All other contracting authorities as defined in the Procurement Act 2023. The documents will be available on Delta eSourcing from Monday 27th April 2026 with a submission deadline of Monday 6th July 2026. ### Lot Information Midlands Coverage Lot 1 is being created to support Members by providing scaffolding services for properties located within the Midlands region. National Lot 2 is being created to support Members Nationally. EEM has a very wide geographic spread of Members through the UK, and this lot has been created to accommodate this. ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement process is to conduct preliminary market engagement with potential scaffolding contractors, to understand the best route to market, whether that be a Dynamic Market or Framework. This process will help us understand market capabilities, refine our procurement strategy, and ensure that the procurement is structured effectively to meet project requirements. This preliminary market engagement notice is being used to engage with the market and interested organisations are encouraged to: - Complete the Scaffolding Procurement market engagement questionnaire to express their interest and provide initial feedback: https://forms.office.com/e/EbuXU9GBPC - Register interest in attending a meet the buyer session by emailing tenders@eem.org.uk with the preferred date and times. The sessions will take place at the EEM offices: Unit 3 Maisies Way South Normanton Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 2DS Interested organisations should note that the link for the questionnaire and the deadline to book in for your meet the buyer session is 31st December 2025 at 12:00. The details contained within this notice are provisional and are subject to change. This is a preliminary market engagement notice, and the tender documents are NOT available at this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038292-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 23 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000,000 | | Lots value | £207,236,842 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED | | Locality | ALFRETON | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE55 2DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire | | Local authority | Bolsover | | Electoral ward | South Normanton East | | Westminster constituency | Bolsover | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 44212310 - Scaffolding - 44212315 - Equipment for scaffolding - 44212317 - Scaffolding structures - 45262100 - Scaffolding work - 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work - 45262120 - Scaffolding erection work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 08:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038292-2026 - 21 Jan 2026 at 10:24 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005140-2026 - 17 Oct 2025 at 08:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066141-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 07:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025460-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038292-2026 28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005140-2026 21st January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066141-2025 17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025460-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://eem.org.uk/ - https://forms.office.com/e/EbuXU9GBPC - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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