Scope
Description
Citizen wishes to enter into a Scaffolding Works Framework with up to three Contractors per Lot. Lots will be split into four geographical areas as described below, to ensure that we receive an excellent service, which represents value for money.
Lot 1 - Coventry
Lot 2 - Birmingham
Lot 3 - Worcestershire
Lot 4 - Herefordshire
Typical works that will be required will include but are not limited to:
Scaffolding and edge protection designed, erected, altered, inspected, used and/or dismantled.
It is intended that the contract will run for a maximum of four years with an optional break at two years and three years subject to a satisfactory review of performance across a range of relevant performance criteria.
We are seeking to procure the services of suitably experienced service providers with the capability to deliver the required works and who best meet the need of Citizen and its customers.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,440,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 44212310 - Scaffolding
- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work
- 45262120 - Scaffolding erection work
Lot 1. LOT 1
Description
Coventry
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. LOT 2
Description
Birmingham
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. LOT 3
Description
Worcestershire
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. LOT 4
Description
Herefordshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call off terms - Rotational Basis
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. LOT 1
Lot 2. LOT 2
Lot 3. LOT 3
Lot 4. LOT 4
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award criteria is based on Most Advantageous Tender principles. Tenders will be evaluated utilising the Price Per Quality Point (PQP) approach. A maximum of 130 weighted quality points can be achieved for written/quality submissions. Tenderers prices will then be divided by their total weighted quality points to identify their overall PQP score.
Quality Points breakdown as follows:
60 Points are allocated to Health & Safety Questions
50 Points are allocated to Technical - Knowledge/Understanding/Infrastructure Questions
20 Points are allocated to Social Value
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Citizen Housing Group Ltd
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 8181
4040 Lakeside
Birmingham
B377YN
United Kingdom
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)