Capital Construction Framework for Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB).

Procurement description

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to establish a new Capital Construction Framework to support capital projects valued up to £7 million. This framework aims to enhance the Health Boards' ability to manage and deliver their capital programmes, reduce reliance on external public-sector frameworks, develop a regional supply chain and contractor base, reduce procurement timescales, and improve delivery confidence in terms of time, cost, and quality for enhanced patient outcomes in South West Wales.The framework will support digital construction methods and encourage the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) where appropriate. Social value, sustainable procurement, and foundational economy principles will be integrated into the framework, with a focus on ethical employment, decarbonisation, SME participation, and alignment with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.This Planned Procurement Notice is issued to alert the market to this upcoming opportunity and stimulate early contractor engagement.A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will follow, setting out the structure of each Lot and the maximum number of contractors to be appointed. Only the highest-scoring bidders from the PQQ stage will be invited to tender. All tender documentation will be issued via the eTender Wales portal.All call-off contracts issued under the framework for SBUHB will be governed by the NEC4 Model Form of contract (Options A and C), with NHS Wales Standard Terms and Conditions for works valued up to £25k.Call-off contracts issued under the framework for HDUHB will be governed by the JCT Contract, NEC4 Model Form of contract (Options A and C), with NHS Wales Standard Terms and Conditions for works valued up to £25k.The framework is being developed in alignment with current procurement legislation, particularly the Procurement Act 2023 and its focus on transparency, value, and innovation.The proposed lots are:LOT A – Swansea Bay University Health BoardLOT B – Hwyel Dda University Health Board- Lot 1.A / Lot 1.B Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus): Value Threshold £0 - £25,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 3 contractors per region). - Lot 2.A / Lot 2.B: Value Threshold £25,000 - £500,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 3.A / Lot 3.B: Value Threshold £500,000 - £2,000,000 (Rotational with Option to Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 4.A / Lot 4.B: Value Threshold £2,000,000 - £4,000,000 (Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 5 - Regional Lot (5A/5B): Value Threshold £4,000,000 - £7,000,000 (Mini-Competition (cost/quality) up to 6 contractors per region).Contractors may submit bids for multiple Lots. However, Lot 1 (Multi-Disciplinary and Modernisation Works – SME Focus) is a standalone arrangement. Contractors bidding for Lot 1 will not be eligible to bid for Lots 2, 3,4, or 5. Contract Duration:4 Years + 1+1 (potential for two one-year extensions).Target Commencement Date: 01st October 2026.Please note that the timescales are indicative and subject to change – tender documentation is NOT available at this time.If you have any questions, please contact: Shannon.Mason@wales.nhs.uk

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

10000000.00 GBP to 27049999.99GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM to 04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 04 April 2033

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

01 October 2033, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

Framework operation description

LOT A – Swansea Bay University Health Board LOT B – Hwyel Dda University Health Board - Lot 1.A / Lot 1.B Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus): Value Threshold £0 - £25,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 3 contractors per region). - Lot 2.A / Lot 2.B: Value Threshold £25,000 - £500,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region). - Lot 3.A / Lot 3.B: Value Threshold £500,000 - £2,000,000 (Rotational with Option to Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region). - Lot 4.A / Lot 4.B: Value Threshold £2,000,000 - £4,000,000 (Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region). - Lot 5 - Regional Lot (5A/5B): Value Threshold £4,000,000 - £7,000,000 (Mini-Competition (cost/quality) up to 6 contractors per region).

Description

OT 1.A – SBUHB region. In order to preserve the intended purpose of this entry-level Lot, it will be exclusively for SMEs. Larger contractors appointed to Lots 2–5 will not be permitted to compete for these works

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

25000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

30000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

Participation

Award criteria

Description

In order to preserve the intended purpose of this entry-level Lot, it will be exclusively for SMEs. Larger contractors appointed to Lots 2–5 will not be permitted to compete for these works. This approach ensures a clear outline of responsibilities and maintains the appropriateness of contractor scale for the nature of the projects within this Lot.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

25000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

29999.97 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

Participation

Award criteria

Description

LOT 2.A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £25,000 - £500,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

599999.99 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

Participation

Award criteria

Description

LOT 2.B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £25,000 - £500,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

LOT 3.A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 3 will be awarded by way of rotation. Upon establishment of the Framework Agreement, the rotational order will be determined by the final tender ranking achieved in the procurement process. The highest ranked supplier will be offered the first Call-Off Contract, followed by the next ranked supplier, and so on.

Upon completion of one full rotation of all appointed Framework Suppliers, the Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to undertake a cost-only mini-competition involving all suppliers appointed to Lot 3. Suppliers will be invited to submit a tender based on competitive cost and programme. As part of this exercise, suppliers will also be required to provide a statement outlining how they will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals within the delivery of the Call-Off Contract.

Award following such mini-competition will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme.

Following completion of the cost-only mini-competition, the call-off award process will revert to the established rotational order.

The Authority reserves the right not to undertake such mini-competition and to continue with rotational awards.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

2000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2400000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Participation

Description

LOT 3.B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 3 will be awarded by way of rotation. Upon establishment of the Framework Agreement, the rotational order will be determined by the final tender ranking achieved in the procurement process. The highest ranked supplier will be offered the first Call-Off Contract, followed by the next ranked supplier, and so on.

Upon completion of one full rotation of all appointed Framework Suppliers, the Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to undertake a cost-only mini-competition involving all suppliers appointed to Lot 3. Suppliers will be invited to submit a tender based on competitive cost and programme. As part of this exercise, suppliers will also be required to provide a statement outlining how they will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals within the delivery of the Call-Off Contract.

Award following such mini-competition will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme.

Following completion of the cost-only mini-competition, the call-off award process will revert to the established rotational order.

The Authority reserves the right not to undertake such mini-competition and to continue with rotational awards.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

ITT

Description

LOT 3.A – SBUHB region.Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Weighting: 55.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Commercial

Description

exact amount

Weighting: 45.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

ITT

Description

LOT 3.A – SBUHB region.Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Weighting: 55.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Commercial

Description

exact amount

Weighting: 45.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

2000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2400000.01 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

LOT 4A – SBUHB region.Value Threshold : £2,000,000-£4,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 4 will be awarded by way of mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 will be invited to submit a cost-only tender response for each Call-Off requirement. Submissions will comprise:

• A priced submission;

• A programme for delivery;

• A statement detailing how the supplier will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals in the delivery of the Call-Off Contract; and

• A statement outlining the Social Value commitments applicable to the specific requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme, subject to compliance with the Framework requirements.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

4000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

4800000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Participation

Description

LOT 4B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £2,000,000-£4,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 4 will be awarded by way of mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 will be invited to submit a cost-only tender response for each Call-Off requirement. Submissions will comprise:

• A priced submission;

• A programme for delivery;

• A statement detailing how the supplier will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals in the delivery of the Call-Off Contract; and

• A statement outlining the Social Value commitments applicable to the specific requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme, subject to compliance with the Framework requirements.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

3999999.99 GBP Excluding VAT

4800000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

LOT 5A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £4,000,000-£7,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 5 will be awarded by way of full mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be invited to submit a tender response for each Call-Off requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the highest scoring bid, based on a combination of cost and quality criteria.

The specific award criteria and weightings applicable to each Call-Off Contract will be detailed within the mini-competition documentation.

Note: For all Lots, in genuine and unforeseen urgent circumstances affecting patient care, the Authority may implement a direct award to the highest ranked supplier at the tender stage.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

7000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

8399999.99 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Participation

Participation

Award criteria

Description

LOT 5B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £4,000,000-£7,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 5 will be awarded by way of full mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be invited to submit a tender response for each Call-Off requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the highest scoring bid, based on a combination of cost and quality criteria.

The specific award criteria and weightings applicable to each Call-Off Contract will be detailed within the mini-competition documentation.

Note: For all Lots, in genuine and unforeseen urgent circumstances affecting patient care, the Authority may implement a direct award to the highest ranked supplier at the tender stage.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

7000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

8400000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

05 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 April 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Participation

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

24 April 2026, 00:00AM

Enquiry deadline

27 March 2026, 00:00AM

Date of award of contract

21 September 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htmlThe Authority (SBUHB) is using eTenderwales(https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html) to carry out this procurement process

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English