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title: "Subcontractor Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811774"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Subcontractor Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811774

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has initiated a Subcontractor Services Framework Agreement to support infrastructural projects, with tender proceedings finalised on 9 April 2026. The procurement process employed an open procedure, focusing on services such as groundworks, masonry, and scaffolding. Key collaborative partners include NHS Borders and Borders College, ensuring extensive service coverage within the UKM91 region. The contracts, active from 23 March 2026, span several industry categories like general public services and construction. The framework is part of an initiative that involves significant public and community engagement, with a collective project value of £25 million.

This framework agreement offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in groundworks, landscaping, and road maintenance. The project encourages local business growth through substantial subcontracting opportunities across various lots, each focusing on specific services like arboricultural work and fencing. Companies possessing relevant trade certifications and a keen interest in contributing to regional development are well-suited to compete, especially those prioritising community benefits. Participation will enable businesses not only to engage in public sector contracts but also to collaborate with like-minded organisations for mutual growth.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) wishes to establish a 2nd generation framework agreement for the provision of Subcontracting Services for use by Council services, including the Council's significant trading organisation SBc Contracts and other named collaborative partners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Groundworks & Hard Landscaping

Infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -excavation - deposit on site and disposal off site, topsoil, subsoil, unacceptable and hard material; -sub-base - placement of, compaction of surfaces; -drainage - excavating and laying, external drain lines and ancillary items, to foul and surface water, excavation and construction of manholes; -service tracks - excavation of varying services, laying of ducting/services; -kerbing & edging - excavation for, laying concrete kerb logs, placement of kerbs/edging including concrete haunching; -paving - preparing base, setting out and laying concrete paviours, natural stone paviours, whin setts, natural stone paving slabs, concrete paving slabs; -piling - setting out and placement of sheet piles, bored plies etc.; -concreting - placement in foundation, floors, walls; -gabion baskets & other retaining structures; -surfacing; -surface dressing.

Lot 2 - Masonry and Builder Work

Supply of labour for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -construction of walls, from sub-structure to superstructure, and external standalone structures. constructed in blockwork, brickwork (including facing brick), natural masonry and all associated labours/sundries; -stone masonry work including alteration of existing masonry structures (walls, bridges and the like), dressed stonework and random rubble walling; -coping - bedding of copes to above-described areas as applicable; -pointing of new built works, and/or existing, sand & cement or lime mortar, to above-described areas as applicable.

Lot 3 - Formwork, Steel Fixing, Structural Steel Buildings, Structural Concrete Floor and Screeding

Formwork using hired systems or site fabricated timber and steel fixing using mesh or rebar etc. for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -bridge abutments; -bridge decks; -retaining wall; -ground beams; -concrete floor slabs; -structural steel buildings; -structural concrete floor and screeding.

Lot 4 - Commercial Scaffolding

Scaffolding works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -supply, erection, which includes the hire and dismantling of scaffolding; -encapsulation, enclosing the scaffold structure with protective sheeting or materials; -supply, erection, hire and dismantling of working access including staircases; -installation and maintenance of pulley systems; -weekly inspections; -design work; -working over watercourses where existing structure is a masonry or other bridge.

Lot 5 - Soft landscaping

Soft landscaping for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -preparation, cultivation & fertilisation of planting area; -supply and planting of trees, hedging, shrubs, bulbs, ground cover, wildflower and other plants; -supply and installation of tree pits, including irrigation systems; -turfing; -grass-seeding; -grass-cutting; -maintenance works (contract and annual).

Lot 6 - Arboricultural

Arboricultural works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -tree felling; -logging, mulching and disposal of felled trees; -hedge trimming; -removal of wind-blown branches and fallen trees from public roads.

Lot 7 - Fencing

Fencing for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -post & wire fencing; -stock proof fencing; -post & rail fencing; -close boarded fencing; -industrial fencing; -temporary & HERAS fencing.

Lot 8 - Bridge, Road and Footpath Surfacing and Maintenance

Includes surfacing and patching works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -surfacing to roads and footpaths; -planing, patching of footpaths and roads may also include the disposal of road planings; -bond coating; -pavement reinforcing; -bridge pointing; -waterproofing; -service track reinstatement; -playground & public areas; -driveway surfacing; -bond coating works which may consist of but are not limited to: -trunk roads; -public highways; -private roads; -new road construction with housing and industrial sites.

Lot 9 - Road marking

Road marking works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -road marking - removal & application; -road studs; -high friction surfacing; -decorative resin bond gravel surfacing.

Lot 10 - Jet patching

Jet Patching works which may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority maintenance works; -public highways; -private roads.

Lot 11 - Roadside Maintenance

Grass verge works which may consist of but are not limited to: -grass cutting; -strimming for public highway maintenance works. Road sweeping works which may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority cyclic maintenance works; -trunk roads; -public highways; -private roads; -new road construction with housing and industrial sites. Gully emptying works which may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority cyclic maintenance works; -public highways; -private roads.

Lot 12 - Traffic Management

Provision of traffic management - installed, fitted and maintained and may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority maintenance works; -public highways; -trunk roads; -private roads. Including: -traffic light set up & hire; -stop/go; -convoying; -road closures.

Lot 13 - Material & Laboratory Services

Material and laboratory services for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -sampling and analysis of inert and contaminated soils; -ground investigation surveys; -CBR testing; -plate bearing tests; -testing of concrete, quarry and bitumen materials; -road coring -road surfacing testing - temperatures, sand patching etc., laying records, surface; irregularity, texture depth -road surface dressing testing - binder and chip spreading; rate of spread and accuracy of spread.

Lot 14 - Water Services

Water services for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -housing; -industrial development; -public building, schools etc. Includes: -civil engineering works; -utility works; -diversion works road surface dressing testing - binder and chip spreading; rate of spread and accuracy of spread.

Lot 15 - Professional Services

Professional services for site construction works. This includes but is not limited to: -site management -site engineers -setting out -quantity surveying and estimating For infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -industrial development; -public building, schools etc. -civil engineering works; utility works;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553527 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; BORDERS COLLEGE; EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION; NHS BORDERS; SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| 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 | Mid Berwickshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 75 |
| Supplier names | 1ST FOR FENCING (ERECTORS & CONSULTANTS; A-TEAM TREE SURGERY & GARDEN SERVICES; ACTIVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION SCOTLAND GROUP; ANW TRANSPORT; ASSISTING SUCCESS; AYRSHIRE TREE SURGEONS; B & K HUME GROUNDWORKS; B RAE CONTRACTING; BALLANTYNES TREE SERVICES; BORDER LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES; BORDERS COLLEGE; BORDERS MACHINERY RING; CENTRAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT; CLASS ONE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT; CONEWORX; CONSTRUCTION TESTING SOLUTIONS; CONTRAFLOW; CREXCELL; CSY ARCHITECTS; D E FENCING; DAVIDSON LAND SERVICES; DEBELAS; DEREK J ANDERSON QUANTITY SURVEYING SERVICES; E L SERVICES (BORDERS; EWAN MCGEORGE DRIVER HIRE; FALLHILLS FENCING; FOUR SEASONS CONTRACTING; G AND J GROUNDWORKS (JEDBURGH; GGK CONTRACTS (SCOTLAND; GLENMAVIS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT; GRADWELL CONTRACTING; GRAHAM IRVINE & PARTNERS; HAKI ACCESS SOLUTIONS; HARDESTY & HANOVER; HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH PRACTICE; HERMISTON PLANT HIRE; HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP; HOLEQUEST; IAN GOURLAY TREE SERVICES; IRVINE PLANT; J C CONTRACTING; J H CIVIL ENGINEERING; JOHN O'CONNER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; L ROBERTSON GROUNDWORKS; LAIDLAW SCAFFOLDING; M SQUARED (SCOTLAND; MARKON; MORRISON & MURRAY (ENGINEERING; NATIONAL TESTING; NTB GROUNDWORKS; NU-PHALT CONTRACTING; OWEN GILLARD GROUNDWORKS; P1 CONTRACTORS; PSL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS; R HENDERSON BUILDER AND GROUNDWORKS; RAMORA; ROBIN MACKENZIE PARTNERSHIP; RPA BUILDERS; RSH CONTRACTS; SIGNSAFE TRAFFIC; STEPFORD CONTRACTS; SUNBELT RENTALS; SWANS MINICOACH HIRE; T & R KEDDIE BLACKSMITHS; TARMAC TRADING; TD TREE & LAND SERVICES; TIM DOODY & CO TD; TREVOR HARRIS PLANT REPAIRS; TW EASON; TWEED FORMWORK & JOINERY; VELOCITY; WALKER GROUNDWORKS; WJ SCOTLAND (A TRADING DIVISION OF WJ NORTH; ZENITH PROPERTY CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34922100 - Road markings
- 34928310 - Safety fencing
- 34928470 - Signage
- 39370000 - Water installations
- 43400000 - Mineral-processing and foundry mould-forming machinery
- 44114200 - Concrete products
- 44212310 - Scaffolding
- 44231000 - Made-up fencing panels
- 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
- 44512600 - Roadworking tools
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45233228 - Surface coating construction work
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
- 45261420 - Waterproofing work
- 45262210 - Foundation work
- 45262300 - Concrete work
- 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work
- 45262410 - Structural steel erection work for buildings
- 45262420 - Structural steel erection work for structures
- 45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services
- 63712200 - Highway operation services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 71631480 - Road-inspection services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
- 90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services
- 90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553527
- 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540963

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=20
  14th November 2025 - We have created a short user guide to help those still needing to submit their bids.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=19
  5th November 2025 - Please read this document for further guidance on how to complete the pricing schedule.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=18
  30th October 2025 - Geographical Areas Map showing the four zones mentioned within the tender documents.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=9
  20th October 2025 - Pricing schedule for bidders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=17
  20th October 2025 - New Pricing schedule for bidders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=16
  17th October 2025 - Approximate spend figures, there is no guarantee of work, volume of work or value per lot.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=4
  9th October 2025 - Bidders Response Quality Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=15
  9th October 2025 - *NEW* Replacement Bidders Response Quality Questions, please discard previous version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=1
  8th October 2025 - Tender Information Instructions 1.4 v1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=14
  8th October 2025 - Tender Information Instructions 1.4 v1 updated document, please discard previous version.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=6
  8th October 2025 - Forms and Declarations 1.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=7
  8th October 2025 - Freedom of Information Form 1.0
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=8
  8th October 2025 - Police Scotland - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=10
  8th October 2025 - SPD (Scotland) - Only to be completed if using Subcontractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=11
  8th October 2025 - Supplier Document Checklist 1.0
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=12
  8th October 2025 - What Do I do on Climate Bidder Relevant Contract Climate Change Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=13
  8th October 2025 - Link to Supplier Development Programme Training session
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=2
  8th October 2025 - 1001433 - Framework Agreement - Subcontracting Services Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=3
  8th October 2025 - Privacy Notice 1.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540963&idx=5
  8th October 2025 - Fair Work First including Real Living Wage Question 1.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540963
  Subcontractor Services Framework Agreement - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) wishes to establish a 2nd generation framework agreement for the provision of Subcontracting Services for use by Council services, including the Council's significant trading organisation SBc Contracts and other named collaborative partners.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553527
  Subcontractor Services Framework Agreement - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) wishes to establish a 2nd generation framework agreement for the provision of Subcontracting Services for use by Council services, including the Council's significant trading organisation SBc Contracts and other named collaborative partners.

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