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# Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure

Buyer: LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632890

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## Summary

The LHC for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is leading a significant public procurement exercise titled "Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure." This framework, designed to cover various regions of Scotland including UKM5, UKM6, UKM7, UKM8, and UKM9, focuses on the construction, extension, and refurbishment of public and social infrastructure, such as educational and healthcare facilities. The procurement is in the 'Award' stage as of June 2025 and carries a framework lifetime from 1 October 2021 to 30 April 2027, with a total value of £750 million GBP. Organizations were invited to submit electronic bids through an open procedure method, with the procurement specifically targeted at enhancing community benefits and strategic infrastructure development across Scotland.

This procurement framework presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The framework is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it aims to foster supply-chain development and provides subcontracting opportunities to these businesses. Larger corporations like Balfour Beatty and Robertson Construction Group have secured roles, indicating the framework's capacity to support a diverse range of project sizes. Given its focus on social and environmental considerations, the framework is an attractive option for firms committed to community engagement and sustainable practices. Businesses capable of delivering educational, healthcare, and emergency service buildings, as well as residential and commercial infrastructure projects, will find ample opportunities to collaborate and expand their portfolios through this initiative.

## Notice

Public Buildings and Infrastructure Framework (PB3). This Framework is the successor to our popular Schools and Community Buildings Framework and will be for the construction of new buildings, extensions, and refurbishment of public and social buildings and infrastructure works. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients Certain lots include the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as standalone infrastructure works

### Lot Information

ALL LOTS

Public Buildings and Infrastructure Framework (PB3). This Framework is the successor to our popular Schools and Community Buildings Framework and will be for the construction of new buildings, extensions, and refurbishment of public and social buildings and infrastructure works. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to): - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as Fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients Certain lots include the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as standalone infrastructure works

Refurbishment Only - Project Value Band 1 (0 to 2 million GBP)

Lot 2 covers the provision of specialist refurbishment works of existing building projects with a project value of between 0 and 2 million GBP. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients Subject to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, this framework can be used by any public sector body or organisation throughout Scotland including but not limited to Local Authorities, Education Authorities, Further Education Authorities, Academies, Police Authorities, Fire Authorities, Public Health Authorities, NHS trusts, Tenant Management Organisations and Registered Providers of social housing.. The contractors listed in section V for this lot have been awarded a position on the framework for one or more of the regional areas within the lot, but may not be appointed in all regional areas. Clients wishing to use the framework will request further information from a representative of the LHC group to identify the specific list of contractors appointed in each regional area within this lot.

New Build and Refurbishment - Project Value Band 2 (2 to 7 million GBP)

Lot 3 allows for projects that consist of the construction of new build, extensions and / or the refurbishment of existing buildings with a project value of between 2 and 7 million GBP. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients In addition, where required associated infrastructure works can be included in a project for this lot, but standalone infrastructure works cannot be delivered through this lot. Subject to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, this framework can be used by any public sector body or organisation throughout Scotland including but not limited to Local Authorities, Education Authorities, Further Education Authorities, Academies, Police Authorities, Fire Authorities, Public Health Authorities, NHS trusts, Tenant Management Organisations and Registered Providers of social housing.. The contractors listed in section V for this lot have been awarded a position on the framework for one or more of the regional areas within the lot, but may not be appointed in all regional areas. Clients wishing to use the framework will request further information from a representative of the LHC group to identify the specific list of contractors appointed in each regional area within this lot.

New Build, Refurbishment, and Infrastructure - Project Value Band 3 (7 to 14 million GBP)

Lot 4 allows for projects that consist of the construction of new build, extensions and / or the refurbishment of existing buildings with a project value of between 7 and 14 million GBP. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients In addition, infrastructure works can be delivered through this lot whether they are necessary as part of a new build or refurbishment project or as a standalone infrastructure works project (such as bridges, retaining walls, drainage, new road ways). Subject to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, this framework can be used by any public sector body or organisation throughout Scotland including but not limited to Local Authorities, Education Authorities, Further Education Authorities, Academies, Police Authorities, Fire Authorities, Public Health Authorities, NHS trusts, Tenant Management Organisations and Registered Providers of social housing.. The contractors listed in section V for this lot have been awarded a position on the framework for one or more of the regional areas within the lot, but may not be appointed in all regional areas. Clients wishing to use the framework will request further information from a representative of the LHC group to identify the specific list of contractors appointed in each regional area within this lot.

New Build, Refurbishment, and Infrastructure - Project Value Band 4 (14 to 25 million)

Lot 5 allows for projects that consist of the construction of new build, extensions and / or the refurbishment of existing buildings with a project value of between 14 and 25 million GBP. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients In addition, infrastructure works can be delivered through this lot whether they are necessary as part of a new build or refurbishment project or as a standalone infrastructure works project (such as bridges, retaining walls, drainage, new road ways). Subject to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, this framework can be used by any public sector body or organisation throughout Scotland including but not limited to Local Authorities, Education Authorities, Further Education Authorities, Academies, Police Authorities, Fire Authorities, Public Health Authorities, NHS trusts, Tenant Management Organisations and Registered Providers of social housing.

New Build, Refurbishment, and Infrastructure - Project Value Band 5 (Projects over 25 million GBP))

Lot 6 allows for projects that consist of the construction of new build, extensions and / or the refurbishment of existing buildings with a project value in excess of 25 million GBP. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients In addition, infrastructure works can be delivered through this lot whether they are necessary as part of a new build or refurbishment project or as a standalone infrastructure works project (such as bridges, retaining walls, drainage, new road ways). Subject to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, this framework can be used by any public sector body or organisation throughout Scotland including but not limited to Local Authorities, Education Authorities, Further Education Authorities, Academies, Police Authorities, Fire Authorities, Public Health Authorities, NHS trusts, Tenant Management Organisations and Registered Providers of social housing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553614 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA) |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 8AF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston North |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY; BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION; BALFOUR BEATTY GROUP; BAM CONSTRUCTION; BANCON CONSTRUCTION; CCG (SCOTLAND; CLARK CONTRACTS; COMPASS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION; GHI CONTRACTS; HADDEN CONSTRUCTION; KIER CONSTRUCTION; M & J GROUP (CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING; MAXI CONSTRUCTION; MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE; ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP; TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 45212170 - Entertainment building construction work
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212225 - Sports hall construction work
- 45212322 - Theatre construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214210 - Primary school construction work
- 45214220 - Secondary school construction work
- 45214230 - Special school construction work
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215120 - Special medical building construction work
- 45215140 - Hospital facilities construction work
- 45215141 - Operating theatre construction work
- 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216121 - Fire station construction work
- 45216122 - Ambulance station construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45450000 - Other building completion work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553614
- 17 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532723
- 1 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429294
- 9 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396907

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396907
  Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure - LHC on behalf of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is seeking interest from suitable organisations for our Public Buildings and Infrastructure Framework (PB3). This Framework is the successor to our popular Schools and Community Buildings Framework and will be for the construction of new buildings, extensions, and refurbishment of public and social buildings and infrastructure works. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients Certain lots include the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as standalone infrastructure works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429294
  Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure - Public Buildings and Infrastructure Framework (PB3). This Framework is the successor to our popular Schools and Community Buildings Framework and will be for the construction of new buildings, extensions, and refurbishment of public and social buildings and infrastructure works. Typical building types are as follows (but not limited to) - Educational buildings - Healthcare buildings - Emergency service buildings such as fire stations, ambulance stations and police stations - Community buildings such as community centres and sports facilities - Offices and other buildings for social infrastructure. - Residential properties (when part of a mixed-use development ) - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Delivery of student accommodation to education clients Certain lots include the provision of infrastructure works either when associated to the main project scope or as standalone infrastructure works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532723
  Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553614
  Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632890
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.lhc.gov.uk/
- https://www.scottishprocurement.scot/who-we-work-with/

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