- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 10. Hard Facilities Management – all values
- Lot 1. New Build Only – 0 to 1m GBP
- Lot 2. New Build Only – 1m to 2.5m GBP
- Lot 3. Refurbishment only – 0 to 1m GBP
- Lot 4. Refurbishment only – 1m to 2.5m GBP
- Lot 5. Civil Infrastructure – 0 to 2.5m GBP
- Lot 6. Civil Infrastructure – over 2.5m GBP
- Lot 7. New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBP
- Lot 8. New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – 10 to 25m GBP
- Lot 9. New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – over 25m GBP
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
6 Deer Park Avenue
Livingston
EH54 8AF
Telephone
+44 1506894395
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16123
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/34
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/34
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/34
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Sector Framework Provider
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure
Reference number
PB4
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
10
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hard Facilities Management – all values
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services
- 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New Build Only – 0 to 1m GBP
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216112 - Court building construction work
- 45216113 - Prison building construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New Build Only – 1m to 2.5m GBP
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216113 - Prison building construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations
- 45222110 - Waste disposal site construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refurbishment only – 0 to 1m GBP
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216112 - Court building construction work
- 45216113 - Prison building construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Refurbishment only – 1m to 2.5m GBP
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216112 - Court building construction work
- 45216113 - Prison building construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations
- 45222110 - Waste disposal site construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Civil Infrastructure – 0 to 2.5m GBP
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45232450 - Drainage construction works
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Civil Infrastructure – over 2.5m GBP
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45232452 - Drainage works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBP
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216112 - Court building construction work
- 45216113 - Prison building construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – 10 to 25m GBP
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216112 - Court building construction work
- 45216113 - Prison building construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – over 25m GBP
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45216111 - Police station construction work
- 45216113 - Prison building construction work
- 45216112 - Court building construction work
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services
- 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: General Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Workstream Specific Quality Response / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Regional Quality Response / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Response / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 25%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Selection Criteria and Minimum Standards
Bidders are required to demonstrate appropriate economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, and suitability to pursue the professional activity relevant to the Framework requirements.
The minimum standards applicable to this procurement are detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) – Part 2 as follows:
Economic and Financial Standing:
Requirements and evaluation approach are detailed in Part 2 – Section 2 of the ITT. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability appropriate to the scope and value of the Framework.
Insurance Requirements:
Minimum levels and evidence of insurance are set out in Part 2 – Section 2 of the ITT. Bidders must confirm that these levels are held or will be obtained prior to award.
Mandatory Requirements (Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards):
Mandatory compliance requirements are defined within Part 2 – Section 2 of the ITT. Bidders must provide evidence of suitable management systems and certifications demonstrating compliance with statutory and industry standards.
Technical and Professional Ability:
Assessment criteria and response requirements are detailed in Part 2 – Section 3 of the ITT. Bidders must provide comprehensive responses demonstrating experience, capability, and capacity to deliver the required works and services.
Failure to meet any of the minimum standards set out above or in the ITT documentation may result in exclusion from further evaluation. LHC reserves the right to verify all information provided and to seek clarification or supporting evidence where necessary.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-033223
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 30 April 2026
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
LHC Procurement Group Limited (LHCPG) is a not-for-profit Central Purchasing Body acting on behalf of contracting authorities across England, Wales and Scotland, including the regional hubs:
Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
LHC currently monitors and supports delivery of up to 500 live projects across these regions at any one time. The development of this framework has been informed by continuous consultation and feedback from our partner organisations and clients, ensuring the framework is designed to meet the broad and diverse requirements of the public sector.
As a result, while many contracting authorities have contributed directly to its development, all other public sector bodies that fall within the definitions of “contracting authorities” under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may also access and use this framework where it offers a value-for-money solution.
A list of contracting authorities eligible to use LHC frameworks is available via the following links:
https://www.northernprocurement.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
https://lse.lhcprocure.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
https://www.scottishprocurement.scot/who-we-work-with/
https://www.swpa.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
https://www.welshprocurement.cymru/who-we-work-with/
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.
Registration and Further Information
To register interest in this framework and access tender documents, please visit:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/34
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=813410.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
The Contractor shall ensure that all contracts with Subcontractors and Suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the Commencement Date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular Subcontractor or Supplier, and are awarded following a fair, open, transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
LHC clients may include community benefit requirements within their call-off contracts under this framework. These may include, but are not limited to:
Creating employment and training opportunities for priority groups.
Supporting vocational training and workforce upskilling.
Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
Creating sub-contracting opportunities for SMEs, the third sector, and supported businesses.
Developing and strengthening supply chains.
Building capacity within community organisations.
Supporting education and social value initiatives.
The Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts or supplier arrangements established after the commencement of this framework are awarded following a fair, open, transparent, and competitive process proportionate to the value and nature of the opportunity.
There is no obligation to use PCS to conduct such sub-contracting processes.
(SC Ref:813410)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Livingston Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
Country
United Kingdom