--- title: "CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI (Request for Information)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-29" --- # CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI (Request for Information) Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of developing a new Construction Framework, seeking to gather insights through a Request for Information (RFI) to shape their procurement strategy. This engagement, titled "CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI," falls under the works industry category, specifically focusing on building construction work. The procurement process is aimed at informing the design of a framework agreement, anticipated to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2030. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 29th May 2026, with the deadline for feedback being 12th June 2026. Interested parties can provide input via the Authority's e-tendering portal to influence the final framework design and procurement strategy. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in construction and building works, to shape future procurement strategies by engaging in early discussions with Central Bedfordshire Council. By providing feedback, businesses can help define key parameters such as lot structures, performance management, and procurement methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is structured to accommodate them. Businesses that successfully engage in this preliminary market engagement may find opportunities for future collaborations once the competitive tender process officially opens. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking market engagement to inform the development of a new Construction Framework. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather feedback from the market on the proposed framework structure, procurement and award mechanisms, contract management arrangements, performance measures and contractual approaches. This is not a procurement exercise, call for competition, or invitation to tender. The information provided will be used solely to help shape the Authority's procurement strategy and framework design. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and responses will not be evaluated or used to assess future supplier suitability. The Authority welcomes feedback from organisations of all sizes and encourages suppliers to provide open and constructive responses based on their experience of delivering similar works and operating within comparable frameworks. ### Planning Information Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a new Construction Framework. The Authority is seeking feedback from contractors, suppliers and other interested parties on a range of proposed framework arrangements, including lot structure, call-off mechanisms, performance management, social value requirements, contractual approaches and procurement methodologies. Interested organisations are invited to review the Request for Information (RFI) documentation available through the Authority's e-tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home) and submit responses by 12 June 2026. The Authority encourages responses to be submitted by this date to ensure they can be fully considered as part of the market engagement exercise. Whilst the engagement will remain open after this date, responses received after 12 June 2026 may not be assessed or taken into account when finalising the procurement strategy and framework design. This market engagement exercise is being undertaken for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition or invitation to tender. Responses received will be used solely to help inform the Authority's procurement strategy and framework design. Participation in this engagement exercise will not form part of any future supplier selection or evaluation process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051068-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 18:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051068-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027386-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051068-2026 29th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027386-2026 25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home - 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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