--- title: "Subcontracting Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-25" --- # Subcontracting Services Framework Agreement Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council has announced a planned procurement process for renewing the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services, as indicated in the Prior Information Notice (PIN) dated 25th March 2025. This initiative primarily covers the industry category of public services and is expected to serve regions within southern and central Scotland. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st May 2025. The framework is designed to support and supplement in-house capital projects, roads maintenance, and specialist contractor services, and will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland site. Key deadlines around the Q&A facility will be open until 14th April 2025, detailed tender documents will follow upon initiation of the formal procurement process. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses across various sectors, including construction, road maintenance, landscaping, electrical, and more, given the diverse lot structure that includes areas such as groundworks, masonry, plumbing, and security systems. The multi-supplier framework and the nature of the subcontracting services required present ample scope for SMEs and larger enterprises alike to engage and grow their business by becoming pivotal in fulfilling the Council’s objectives. Additionally, the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) will provide sessions to assist businesses with the tendering process, further enabling businesses to benefit from this significant public sector contract. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market of our intention to renew the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market of our intention to renew the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services. The main anticipated user of the Framework will be Scottish Borders Council (SBc Contracts) and Scottish Borders Housing Association will be a named participant however, other named participants may also be added which will be detailed in the tender documents. SBc Contracts are the significant trading organisation of Scottish Borders Council delivering the roads maintenance programme as well as construction of Capital investment works. SBc Contracts have become a well-recognised key player in the construction industry undertaking works in the Public and Private sectors in southern and central Scotland and beyond. The Framework Agreement will have multi-value and multi-supplier lots, further detail will be provided within the tender documents. We have listed the proposed lots below for information however, these are subject to change before the tender is live (the lots have changed since the previous framework was tendered). The proposed Framework Agreement will support and supplement in-house capital projects and the delivery of the roads maintenance programme on an as and when required basis, to meet the demands of work and to utilise specialist contractors. The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) will run a session prior to the tender going live, a further session will also be held once the tender is out to provide advice on tendering. Please note the tender will be conducted using the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) site only. Proposed lot structure (subject to change) Lot 1 Groundworks & Hardlandscaping Lot 2 Masonary & Builder Works Lot 3 Road Repairs Lot 4 Landscaping & Fencing Lot 5 Road Marking Lot 6 Scaffolding Lot 7 Material & Laboratory Services Lot 8 Formwork & Steel Fixing Lot 9 Water Services Lot 10 Electrical Lot 11 Painting & Decorating Lot 12 Roofing Lot 13 Plumbing Lot 14 Joinery & Glazing Lot 15 Steelworks & Blacksmiths Lot 16 Security Alarms & CCTV Lot 17 Roadside maintenance Lot 18 Professional Services Lot 19 Floor, Wall and Ceiling Works Lot 20 Jet Patching Lot 21 Traffic Management. This PIN is for information gathering purposes only and is not a call for competition. A response to this PIN shall not constitute any form of contract with Scottish Borders Council or other named parties. PLEASE NOTE - The lot structure will be confirmed in the forthcoming Contact Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526771 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment ## Release History - 25 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526771 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526771 Subcontracting Services Framework Agreement - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market of our intention to renew the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794196 - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794196 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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