Major Projects Framework 2

Procurement Hub wishes to establish a framework agreement for a 4-year duration with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Contractors are invited to apply for one of three lots for construction works and services as defined by the NUTS and CPV.

As a condition of the Framework Agreement, the successful Tenderer for each Lot will be required to tender a minimum of 70% of the value of each construction project awarded under the Framework to sub-contractors via Procurement Hub's compliant solutions or alternative tender platforms. This will enable local supply chains and SMEs to bid for the vast majority of the Framework value. Current DPS solutions can be accessed via https://www.procurementhub.co.uk/opportunities

This framework is available for use by public sector bodies (and their statutory successors) cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and additionally listed online at http://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/

Experienced suppliers are invited to apply for construction works and services in England and Wales. Applications are welcome from consortia, joint ventures etc. Such parties must form a single legal entity to contract with prior to contract award.

The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: housing, education, emergency services, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.

The works to principally be conducted under Major Projects Framework 2 will include all major project construction on new and existing buildings as well as retrofit, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance. It will also include the professional services attached to major project works such as architecture, employer’s agent and the various RIBA disciplines.

Whilst scope cannot be clearly defined at this stage, this justifies the approach of asking suppliers to bid on an industry tested pricing model that covers value banded fee model, preconstruction and construction costs and regional pricing variations that can be applied to all construction schemes.

The works and services will comprise all types of building construction works and associated civil, mechanical, electrical and services works and may include design and other services as required for a develop and constructor design and build works. The provider will be expected to work closely, and co-operate with local government and other contracting authorities, inhouse and external design consultants such as architects and employers agents, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators provided within the contract documentation.

As well as the minimum commitment to subcontract at least 70% of works to local supply chains and SMEs, framework partners will be required to undertake Modern Slavery awareness training for every project, demonstrate their financial stability, provide a commitment to social value and help support Members to achieve their NET zero targets. Additional information: Priorities under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider are described in the procurement documents.