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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure

LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 04:31.

Opportunity overview

This framework covers a broad range of construction-related services for public buildings across multiple value bands. It includes new build projects delivered using traditional methods or modern framed/panelised systems, refurbishment and restoration of existing and listed public buildings, and associated infrastructure works such as highways, sewers, and drainage. It also encompasses demolition and recovery services to prepare sites for development, facilities management covering building fabric and technical systems, and professional services including project management and cost control. The framework is structured across multiple lots based on project type and value, ranging from under 750,000 GBP to over 25 million GPB.

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45216000 — Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV79000000 — Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Lots

  • New Build Only – 0 to 1M GBP£100m
  • Hard Facilities Management – all values£100m
  • New Build Only – 0 to 1m GBP£100m
  • Refurbishment only – 0 to 1m GBP£100m
  • Refurbishment only – 1m to 2.5m GBP£100m
  • Civil Infrastructure – 0 to 2.5m GBP£100m
  • Civil Infrastructure – over 2.5m GBP£100m
  • New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBP£100m
  • New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – 10 to 25m GBP£100m
  • New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – over 25m GBP£100m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PB4
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
open
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Description
The framework will operate as a multi-supplier agreement, enabling public sector clients to procure from pre-approved contractors. Prices are established at framework tender stage and represent the maximum framework rates. Contracting authorities may seek improved rates through mini-competitions or apply direct award where best value can be demonstrated in line with the framework rules. All call-off contracts will be entered into under the FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract, which governs collaboration, performance management, and value delivery.
Buyer Categories
All contracting authorities, this includes, but is not limited to: Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs), Arm’s-Length Management Organisations (ALMOs), Local Authorities and their subsidiaries or joint ventures, Health Authorities, NHS Trusts, Police and Fire Services, Defence Organisations, Publicly Funded Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Registered Charities.

Expected award period

Ends
15 Apr 2026, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
9 Dec 2025, 00:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
22 Sept 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
2 Dec 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
New Build Only – 0 to 1M GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The lot is intended for traditional construction but modern methods of construction such as panalised or framed systems (2D systems, MMC category 2) are permitted.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
New Build Only – 0 to 1m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The lot is intended for traditional construction but modern methods of construction such as panalised or framed systems (2D systems, MMC category 2) are permitted.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Refurbishment only – 0 to 1m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings. This lot does not include factory built modular buildings.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Refurbishment only – 1m to 2.5m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. This lot is intended for traditionally built offices, schools, hospitals, blue light building and other civic buildings.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Civil Infrastructure – 0 to 2.5m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building up to 2.5M GBP. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Civil Infrastructure – over 2.5m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building. The construction of necessary highway, drainage and utilities to service a development, this includes any highway structures such as bridges, retaining walls and works in the existing public highway.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2031, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – 10 to 25m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure to service a development

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – over 25m GBP
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The construction of new Public buildings, built in the traditional manner to architect and engineers designs. The repair, renovation and restoration of existing Public Buildings including Listed Buildings with the approval of the conservation officer. The construction of Highways, sewers and other infrastructure to service a development.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2031, 23:59
Entry 10
Id
10
Title
Hard Facilities Management – all values
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The management of the physical aspects of a building including – the buildings infrastructure, walls, floors, roof and mechanical and electrical systems. The Health and Safety compliance, Fire safety services and other technical services such as CCTV and door entry systems. It should also include external items such as private street lighting, access road repairs and paving.

Value

Amount
100,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Client may extend the term beyond the initial period provided such extension constitutes a non-substantial modification or falls under a permitted modification under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
General Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Workstream Specific Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Regional Quality Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value Response
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
29 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
30 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
29 Apr 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45216000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45216000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45216000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45216000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45216000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45216000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
Item 10
Id
10
Related Lot
10

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Entry 2
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 3
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
066994-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
21 Oct 2025, 10:34

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
033161-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
18 Jun 2025, 10:00
Entry 2
Id
051955-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
28 Aug 2025, 13:21

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
17 Jul 2025, 23:59
Description
The pre-market engagement will consist of one-to-one meetings with our existing client base to better understand current and emerging needs. We will also hold targeted discussions with specialist suppliers operating within the public buildings sector. No specific events are taking place, any interested parties interested in discussing this opportunity can contact procurement@lhcprocure.org.uk

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-14601330
Name
LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL16
Country
GB
Locality
Ystrad Mynach
Postal Code
CF82 7FQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Tredomen Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
14601330
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Ystrad Mynach · UKL16 · CF82 7FQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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