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# New Build Housing Construction Framework

Buyer: LHC ON BEHALF OF THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660923

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## Summary

The LHC, acting on behalf of the Scottish Procurement Alliance, is currently managing the procurement process for the "New Build Housing Construction Framework," aimed at enhancing the construction of various residential and community-oriented building types across Scotland. This tender is classified under the works category and falls within the planning stage. The submission period for interest concluded on 3rd September 2021. The framework includes multiple workstreams that cover a wide variety of housing developments, including low-rise and medium to high-rise constructions, with an estimated total contract value of £500 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in residential development, civil engineering, and associated trades such as groundworks and demolition services. Businesses with capabilities in design and build services, especially those that can deliver energy-efficient or community-focused projects, will find a conducive environment to participate. This framework is structured to encourage competition, and organisations of varying sizes, including SMEs, are highly encouraged to get involved to address the anticipated demand across Scotland.

## Notice

This opportunity is listed on behalf of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). LHC/SPA are seeking interest from suitable organisations for our New Build Housing Construction Framework. This Framework is the successor to our successful New Build Housing Construction Framework H1 in Scotland. The framework will cover the geographical area of Scotland. (LHC will publish a separate tender for North and Central England and London and South East England).The framework will not be available within Wales or the South West of England. The framework will include the development of new build housing projects, including but not limited to: - Traditional housing - Houses, bungalows, flats, apartments - Care homes, extra care and supporting living accommodation - Student accommodation - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Rooftop developments - Medium to high rise housing - Key worker accommodation - Net Zero Carbon and low energy buildings - Mixed use sites, housing plus community or commercial buildings etc - Development agreements and land purchases - Associated groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure works - Site demolition and clearance Certain workstreams/lots include the provision of groundworks and infrastructure works when associated to the main project scope, but they will also be included as standalone workstreams. The full list of workstreams available under this framework is: Workstream 1 - Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height Workstream 2 - Construction of Independent, Assisted and Residential Care Housing Workstream 3 - Medium to High Rise Developments with Floor Heights Above 11m Workstream 4 - Refurbishment, Conversions, Extensions and Adaptions Workstream 5 - Groundworks and Site Preparation for New Build Housing Projects (including infrastructure) Workstream 6 - Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Work

### Lot Information

Workstream 2 - Construction of Independent, Assisted and Residential Care Housing Superlot

Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 2 - Construction of Independent, Assisted and Residential Care Housing superlot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the value bands within workstream 2 (lots 7 and 8) will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies: - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only.

Workstream 4 - Refurbishment, Conversions, Extensions and Adaptions Superlot

Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 4 - Refurbishment, Conversions, Extensions and Adaptions superlot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the value bands within workstream 4 (lots 11 and 12) will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies: - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only.

Workstream 5 - Groundworks and Site Preparation for New Build Housing Projects Superlot

Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 5 - Groundworks and Site Preparation for New Build Housing Projects Superlot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the value bands within workstream 5 (lots 13 and 14) will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies: - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only.

Workstream 6 - Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works Superlot

Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 6 - Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works Superlot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the value bands within workstream 6 (lots 15 and 16) will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies: - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only.

Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height - Projects with Individual Sites up to 9 Units - BUILD ONLY

Lot 1 covers Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height - Build Only - Projects with individual sites up to 9 Units This lot encompasses all types of low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This lot is for Build Only projects, companies applying to and appointed to this lot will not be required to offer a design service. Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects whereby each individual site comprises of up 9 units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height- Projects with Individual Sites up to 9 Units - DESIGN AND BUILD

Lot 2 encompasses all types of low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects whereby each individual site comprises of up to 9 units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height - Projects with Individual Sites of 10 to 30 Units

Lot 3 encompasses all types of low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects whereby each individual site comprises of between 10 to 30 Units This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height - Projects with Individual Sites of 31 to 50 Units

Lot 4 encompasses all types of low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects whereby each individual site comprises of between 31 to 50 units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height - Projects With Individual Sites of 51 to 100 Units

Lot 5 encompasses all types of low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects whereby each individual site comprises of between 51 to 100 units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height - Projects With Individual Sites of Over 100 Units

Lot 6 encompasses all types of low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects whereby each individual site comprises of over 100 units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Medium Rise Developments with Floor Heights Between 11m and 30m

Lot 9 covers projects for Medium rise developments with floor heights between 11m and 30m, covering flats/apartments and mixed use projects. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

High Rise Developments with Floor Heights Over 30m

Lot 10 covers projects for high rise developments with floor heights over 30m, covering flats/apartments and mixed use projects. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Refurbishment, Conversions, Extensions and Adaptions - Projects up to 2m GBP

Lot 11 allows for a variety of projects including (but not limited to) the following types of projects: -Refurbishment of individual properties -Extensions and upgrades of existing properties for adaptions -Extension of existing buildings -'Room on the roof' adaptions -Adaptions of existing areas within residential properties (e.g. conversion of public areas to flats, infill projects, garage conversions etc) -Conversion of commercial properties to residential use Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects with a value up to 2m GBP In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Refurbishment, Conversions, Extensions and Adaptions - Projects Over 2m GBP

Lot 12 allows for a variety of projects including (but not limited to) the following types of projects: -Refurbishment of individual properties -Extensions and upgrades of existing properties for adaptions -Extension of existing buildings -'Room on the roof' adaptions -Adaptions of existing areas within residential properties (e.g. conversion of public areas to flats, infill projects, garage conversions etc) -Conversion of commercial properties to residential use Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects with a value over 2m GBP In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Groundworks and Site Preparation for New Build Housing Projects - Projects up to 2m GBP

Lot 13 has been designed to allow for the procurement of the following works as standalone works projects: - Site Set up, - Retaining walls - Drainage and Services - Site hoarding - Temporary service to site - Associated works - Adoptable Roadways - Street lights - Main foul and surface water drainage - Civils work that may be required - Ground stabilisation Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects with a value up to 2m GBP

Groundworks and Site Preparation for New Build Housing Projects- Projects Over 2m GBP

Lot 14 has been designed to allow for the procurement of the following works as standalone works: - Site Set up, - Retaining walls - Drainage and Services - Site hoarding - Temporary service to site - Associated works - Adoptable Roadways - Street lights - Main foul and surface water drainage - Civils work that may be required - Ground stabilisation Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects with a value over 2m GBP

Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works - Projects up to 2m GBP

The scope of Lot 15 will include the demolition, clearance and decontamination of a construction site to enable further development works to commence. These services may include: -Demolition -Site clearance -Diversion and/or disconnection of existing site services -Geotechnical and exploratory ground investigation and surveys -Separation from existing buildings -Decontamination. -Ground improvement and/or compaction. -Creation of access routes, ramps, security provisions and signage -Provision of utilities to the site (temporary or permanent) Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects with a value up to 2m GBP

Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works - Projects Over 2m GBP

Lot 16 will include the demolition, clearance and decontamination of a construction site to enable further development works to commence. These services may include: -Demolition -Site clearance -Diversion and/or disconnection of existing site services -Geotechnical and exploratory ground investigation and surveys -Separation from existing buildings -Decontamination. -Ground improvement and/or compaction. -Creation of access routes, ramps, security provisions and signage -Provision of utilities to the site (temporary or permanent) Call off contracts tendered through this lot will be for projects with a value over 2m GBP

Workstream 1 - Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height Superlot

Workstream 1 - Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height Superlot Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 1 - Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height Superlot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the value bands within workstream 1 (lots 1 to 6) will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only.

Construction of Independent, Assisted and Residential Care Housing - Projects up to 65 units / dwellings

Lot 7 covers the provision of specialist housing including Care Homes, Extra Care Housing, Sheltered Housing and Assisted Living Housing. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. This lot will cover projects with individual sites up to 65 units / dwellings In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Construction of Independent, Assisted and Residential Care Housing - Projects Over 65 units / dwellings

Lot 8 covers the provision of specialist housing including Care Homes, Extra Care Housing, Sheltered Housing and Assisted Living Housing. Companies applying to and appointed to this lot will be required to offer a full design and build service. This lot will cover projects with individual sites over 65 units / dwellings In addition, where required associated groundworks, demolition works and other associated works can be included in a call off project.

Workstream 3 - Medium to High Rise Developments with Floor Heights Above 11 m Superlot

Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 3 - Medium to High Rise Developments with Floor Heights Above 11m superlot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the value bands within workstream 3 (lots 9 and 10) will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The superlot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies: - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client's preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the superlot, and call off will be through mini competition only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427272 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | LHC ON BEHALF OF 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928530 - Street lamps
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45112340 - Soil-decontamination work
- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45211341 - Flats construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation
- 45215212 - Retirement home construction work
- 45215213 - Nursing home construction work
- 45215214 - Residential homes construction work
- 45215215 - Children's home construction work
- 45232450 - Drainage construction works
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427272
- 19 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421625

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421625
  New Build Housing Construction Framework - This opportunity is listed on behalf of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). LHC/SPA are seeking interest from suitable organisations for our New Build Housing Construction Framework. This Framework is the successor to our successful New Build Housing Construction Framework H1 in Scotland. The framework will cover the geographical area of Scotland. (LHC will publish a separate tender for North and Central England and London and South East England).The framework will not be available within Wales or the South West of England. The framework will include the development of new build housing projects, including but not limited to: - Traditional housing - Houses, bungalows, flats, apartments - Care homes, extra care and supporting living accommodation - Student accommodation - Conversion of commercial buildings for residential use - Rooftop developments - Medium to high rise housing - Key worker accommodation - Net Zero Carbon and low energy buildings - Mixed use sites, housing plus community or commercial buildings etc - Development agreements and land purchases - Associated groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure works - Site demolition and clearance Certain workstreams/lots include the provision of groundworks and infrastructure works when associated to the main project scope, but they will also be included as standalone workstreams. The full list of workstreams available under this framework is: Workstream 1 - Low Rise Housing up to 11m Floor Height Workstream 2 - Construction of Independent, Assisted and Residential Care Housing Workstream 3 - Medium to High Rise Developments with Floor Heights Above 11m Workstream 4 - Refurbishment, Conversions, Extensions and Adaptions Workstream 5 - Groundworks and Site Preparation for New Build Housing Projects (including infrastructure) Workstream 6 - Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Work

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660923
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities

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