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title: "Groundworks Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05446b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KARBON HOMES"
published: "2025-12-04"
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# Groundworks Services Framework

Buyer: KARBON HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05446b

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## Summary

Karbon Homes has awarded the Groundworks Services Framework contracts for the Northeast and Yorkshire regions, aimed at appointing competent contractors to deliver various groundworks services such as site preparation, concrete work, masonry, and bricklaying. This process, initiated through an open competition below threshold, concluded with several lots successfully awarded, each valued at £3.2 million. The completion of these awards took place on 1st December 2025, with the contracts set to commence on 16th December 2025 and potentially extend up to December 2029, allowing for two 12-month extensions. This procurement pertains to the "works" category and targets the public authority and sub-central government sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in groundworks and related construction activities. The procurement method encourages participation from SMEs and is suitable for organisations looking to expand their activities in the delivery of site preparation, bricklaying, and masonry services across the designated regions of the UK. The awarded contracts highlight the potential for business growth through strategic, long-term engagement with Karbon Homes, offering substantial financial investment opportunities and sector exposure. Businesses ideally positioned to compete are those with robust experience and capabilities in handling complex construction frameworks, particularly in the Northeast and Yorkshire.

## Notice

The purpose of this invitation to tender is for Karbon Homes the Authority to appoint an experienced and competent Contractors to deliver Groundworks Services across the Northeast & Yorkshire.

### Lot Information

Groundworks North

Delivery of Groundworks Services across the following operational areas: Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 3b

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Groundworks South

Delivery of Groundworks Services across the following operational areas: Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Groundworks 54N East

Delivery of Groundworks Services across the following operational areas: Area 10

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Groundworks 54N West

Delivery of Groundworks Services across the following operational areas: Area 9

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079780-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | £3,200,000 |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KARBON HOMES |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALL ABOUT CIVILS; HJH COMMERCIAL CONSULTANTS; TANFIELD GROUNDWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45112330 - Site-reclamation work
- 45112400 - Excavating work
- 45262300 - Concrete work
- 45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work
- 45262520 - Bricklaying work
- 45262521 - Facing brickwork

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079780-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 12:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030579-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079780-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030579-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.allaboutcivils.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.hjhcommercialconsultants.com/
- https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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