Scope
Description
This is a replacement framework for the current Sustainbale Estates Framework awarded under PCR2015. The framework agreement is intended to provide a quick and legally-compliant route to market for NHS, and other public sector, organisations to procure services to enable the decarbonisation of their built environments. Although principally intended as a procurement vehicle for NHS organisations in England, the Agreement will, subject to approval by the Contracting Authority, be available to all organisations detailed in the Contract Notice (each, a "Procuring Authority" and "Customer"). This is intended to include all NHS and other public sector organisations in the United Kingdom. Lot Structure This framework is a single lot to enable flexibility to compete and award across multiple service lines. The sixteen service lines under this framework are: 1 Consultancy: 2 Works 2A - Sustainable Insulation 2B - Natural Ventilation 2C - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors 2D - Heat Pumps/Passive Cooling Systems 2E - Combined Heat and Power Systems 2F - Rainwater Harvesting 2G - Energy & Water Efficient Appliances 2H - Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems 2I - Solar Shading/Canopy Cover 2J - Solar Film 2K - Water efficient system 2L - Energy efficient system 2M - Electric Vehicle Charging Systems/Stations 3 Power generation and storage: 3A - Solar Power Generation and Storage 3B - Wind Power Generation and Storage 4 Nature-based solutions: 4A - Living Walls 4B - Rainwater Gardens 4C - Green Roof Spaces 4D - Wellbeing Green Spaces 4E - Kitchen Garden and Allotment Solutions- Prepare spec for this 4F - Gardening & Landscaping Services Lot 5: Bespoke Service
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2033
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
- UKM9 - Southern Scotland
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKL - Wales
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
- UKL14 - South West Wales
- UKL2 - East Wales
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
This is a replacement framework for the current Sustainbale Estates Framework awarded under PCR2015. The framework agreement is intended to provide a quick and legally-compliant route to market for NHS, and other public sector, organisations to procure services to enable the decarbonisation of their built environments. Although principally intended as a procurement vehicle for NHS organisations in England, the Agreement will, subject to approval by the Contracting Authority, be available to all organisations detailed in the Contract Notice (each, a "Procuring Authority" and "Customer"). This is intended to include all NHS and other public sector organisations in the United Kingdom. Lot Structure This framework is a single lot to enable flexibility to compete and award across multiple service lines. The sixteen service lines under this framework are: 1 Consultancy: 2 Works 2A - Sustainable Insulation 2B - Natural Ventilation 2C - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors 2D - Heat Pumps/Passive Cooling Systems 2E - Combined Heat and Power Systems 2F - Rainwater Harvesting 2G - Energy & Water Efficient Appliances 2H - Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems 2I - Solar Shading/Canopy Cover 2J - Solar Film 2K - Water efficient system 2L - Energy efficient system 2M - Electric Vehicle Charging Systems/Stations 3 Power generation and storage: 3A - Solar Power Generation and Storage 3B - Wind Power Generation and Storage 4 Nature-based solutions: 4A - Living Walls 4B - Rainwater Gardens 4C - Green Roof Spaces 4D - Wellbeing Green Spaces 4E - Kitchen Garden and Allotment Solutions- Prepare spec for this 4F - Gardening & Landscaping Services Lot 5: Bespoke Service
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1: Consultancy Services
Description
This lot provides expert consultancy services to support the planning, design, development, and optimisation of sustainable estates across healthcare and public sector settings. It aims to help organisations meet environmental targets, improve estate efficiency, and align with national sustainability agendas such as the NHS Net Zero strategy. Services may include sustainability assessments, energy and carbon management planning, green building design guidance, estate decarbonisation roadmaps, and compliance with standards like BREEAM, ISO 14001, and PAS 2060. Environmental consultancy services • Ecological consultancy services • Sustainability consultancy services • Social Value consultancy services Design/architectural services • Sustainable Insulation • Natural Ventilation • Energy Efficient Windows and Doors • Heat Pumps/Passive Cooling Systems • Combined Heat and Power Systems • Rainwater Harvesting • Energy & Water Efficient Appliances • Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems • Solar Shading/Canopy Cover • Solar Film • Solar Power Generation and Storage • Living Walls • Rainwater Gardens • Green Roof Spaces • Wellbeing Green Spaces • Water efficient system • Energy efficient system • Wind Power Generation & Storage
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 42912310 - Water filtration apparatus
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45262522 - Masonry work
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 45251160 - Wind-power installation works
- 31121320 - Wind turbines
- 31121300 - Wind-energy generators
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2: Building Remediation
Description
This lot covers the delivery of building remediation services aimed at improving the sustainability, safety, and compliance of existing healthcare and public sector estates. Services include the assessment, planning, and execution of remedial works to address issues such as poor insulation, inefficient building systems, structural integrity, and legacy materials (e.g. asbestos). The objective is to support energy efficiency, environmental compliance, and the extension of building lifespans in alignment with net-zero and sustainability goals. • 2A - Sustainable Insulation • 2B - Natural Ventilation • 2C - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors • 2D - Heat Pumps/Passive Cooling Systems • 2E - Combined Heat and Power Systems • 2F - Rainwater Harvesting • 2G - Energy & Water Efficient Appliances • 2H - Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems • 2I - Solar Shading/Canopy Cover • 2J - Solar Film • 2K - Water efficient system • 2L - Energy efficient system • 2M - Electric Vehicle Charging Systems/Stations
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 42912310 - Water filtration apparatus
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45262522 - Masonry work
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3. Lot 3: Power Generation and Storage
Description
This lot provides solutions for on-site power generation and energy storage to support sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon estates. It includes the design, installation, and maintenance of renewable and low-carbon energy systems such as solar PV, wind turbines, combined heat and power (CHP), and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The aim is to reduce reliance on grid energy, lower carbon emissions, improve energy security, and contribute to net zero targets across healthcare and public sector buildings. 3A - Solar Power Generation and Storage 3B - Wind Turbine and wind energy generation systems
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 31121320 - Wind turbines
- 31121300 - Wind-energy generators
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 45251160 - Wind-power installation works
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 4. Lot 4: Nature-based Solutions
Description
This lot focuses on the integration of nature-based solutions (NbS) to enhance the sustainability, resilience, and biodiversity of healthcare and public sector estates. Services include the design and implementation of green infrastructure such as green roofs and walls, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), habitat creation, tree planting, and natural shading strategies. These solutions aim to support climate adaptation, improve air and water quality, promote biodiversity, and create healthier, more restorative environments for patients, staff, and communities. This Lot is divided into the following sub-lots; • 4A - Living Walls • 4B - Rainwater Gardens • 4C - Green Roof Spaces • 4D - Wellbeing Green Spaces • 4E - Kitchen Garden and Allotment Solutions • 4F - Gardening & Landscaping Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77400000 - Zoological services
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 5. Lot 5: Bespoke Services
Description
To include combination service with a combination of service in Lot 1, 2, 3, and 4 (E.g Could include Bio-solar etc)
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
2 December 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
1%. NHSCS are a self-funded, not for profit NHS organisation and do not look to make a profit out of the framework as some other organisations do. Any surplus in ABI also gets passed back to NHS Commercial Solutions member Trusts
Framework operation description
This is a replacement framework for the current Sustainbale Estates Framework awarded under PCR2015. The framework agreement is intended to provide a quick and legally-compliant route to market for NHS, and other public sector, organisations to procure services to enable the decarbonisation of their built environments. Although principally intended as a procurement vehicle for NHS organisations in England, the Agreement will, subject to approval by the Contracting Authority, be available to all organisations detailed in the Contract Notice (each, a "Procuring Authority" and "Customer"). This is intended to include all NHS and other public sector organisations in the United Kingdom. Lot Structure This framework is a single lot to enable flexibility to compete and award across multiple service lines. The sixteen service lines under this framework are: 1 Consultancy: 2 Works 2A - Sustainable Insulation 2B - Natural Ventilation 2C - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors 2D - Heat Pumps/Passive Cooling Systems 2E - Combined Heat and Power Systems 2F - Rainwater Harvesting 2G - Energy & Water Efficient Appliances 2H - Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems 2I - Solar Shading/Canopy Cover 2J - Solar Film 2K - Water efficient system 2L - Energy efficient system 2M - Electric Vehicle Charging Systems/Stations 3 Power generation and storage: 3A - Solar Power Generation and Storage 3B - Wind Power Generation and Storage 4 Nature-based solutions: 4A - Living Walls 4B - Rainwater Gardens 4C - Green Roof Spaces 4D - Wellbeing Green Spaces 4E - Kitchen Garden and Allotment Solutions- Prepare spec for this 4F - Gardening & Landscaping Services Lot 5: Bespoke Service
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The Framework Agreement will be accessible by a number of organisations (each a "Participating Organisation" or "Contracting Authority"). The Framework Agreement will be accessible by all NHS and Public Sector organisations within the UK, including Universities and Education Authorities where they are funded by Public Fund (each a "Contracting Authority").
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
- UKM - Scotland
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
- UKM9 - Southern Scotland
- UKL - Wales
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
- UKL14 - South West Wales
- UKL2 - East Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1: Consultancy Services
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2: Building Remediation
Lot Lot 3. Lot 3: Power Generation and Storage
Lot Lot 4. Lot 4: Nature-based Solutions
Lot Lot 5. Lot 5: Bespoke Services
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 August 2025
Enquiry deadline
5 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 November 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS Commercial Solutions
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDZ-3358-YMVH
The Atrium, Curtis Road
Dorking
RH4 1XA
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - central government