Scope
Procurement reference
V2C-FRAMEWORK-2026
Procurement description
Valleys to Coast is establishing a multi-supplier Contractors Framework.
This procurement is being conducted as a multi-stage procedure. This initial publication marks the launch of the Stage 1 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) phase to select qualified contractors who will subsequently be shortlisted and invited to submit formal tenders in Stage 2.
This entire procurement process is being managed electronically via the eTenderWales portal. To access the full suite of framework specifications, view supporting attachments, or submit a qualification response, suppliers must log in or register on eTenderWales and search for the specific system identifiers below:
Core System Identifiers:
• eTenderWales Project Code: project_64487
• eTenderWales PQQ Code: pqq_33931
• Direct Portal URL: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
Please ensure your organisation is fully registered on eTenderWales to participate in this qualification phase.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
250000000.00 GBP to 250000000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
30 March 2027, 00:00AM to 30 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 March 2031
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Lots
Divided into 4 lots
Lot 1: Projects consisting of 1 to 5 units
Lot number: 1
Description
Lot 1
Provision of construction Services, including New
build, Regeneration, refurbishment, alterations,
extensions, traditional or Design and Build with all
associated works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Lot value (estimated)
62500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
75000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 March 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 March 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1 year extension following the completion of 3 years.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Valleys to Coast has the right to call off additional works over the lifetime of the framework
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
A supplier may be awarded multiple lots if they are in score high enough in the cost and quality assessment to be in the top 4 of awarded suppliers in each lot.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must meet the minimum legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Stage 1 Welsh Public Sector Questionnaire (WPSQ) documents attached to this opportunity.
In accordance with procurement regulations, full verification documentation (such as proof of insurance levels) will only be required from the preferred bidder(s) prior to the official award of the framework agreement contract, rather than at initial submission stage.
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must demonstrate the required technical and professional ability as specified in the Stage 1 WPSQ and Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) documentation.
Conditions of participation
Not applicable. This is an open procurement process, and all compliant submissions received from interested suppliers will be fully evaluated.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Price and quality.
Type: cost
Name
Overhead and Profit (OH&P)
Description
Evaluated against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 3 of the ITT.
Type: cost
Name
Preliminaries
Description
Evaluated based on the Grand Total of Scheduled Preliminaries (£) against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 4 of the ITT.
Type: quality
Name
Quality and technical ability
Description
Evaluated based on the qualitative, technical, and social value response submissions as detailed in the ITT.
Lot 2: Projects consisting of 6 to 15 units
Lot number: 2
Description
Lot 2
Provision of construction Services, including New
build, Regeneration, refurbishment, alterations,
extensions, traditional or Design and Build with all
associated works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Lot value (estimated)
62500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
75000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 March 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 March 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1 year extension following the completion of 3 years.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Valleys to Coast has the right to call off additional works over the lifetime of the framework
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
A supplier may be awarded multiple lots if they are in score high enough in the cost and quality assessment to be in the top 4 of awarded suppliers in each lot.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must meet the minimum legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Stage 1 Welsh Public Sector Questionnaire (WPSQ) documents attached to this opportunity.
In accordance with procurement regulations, full verification documentation (such as proof of insurance levels) will only be required from the preferred bidder(s) prior to the official award of the framework agreement contract, rather than at initial submission stage.
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must demonstrate the required technical and professional ability as specified in the Stage 1 WPSQ and Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) documentation
Conditions of participation
Not applicable. This is an open procurement process, and all compliant submissions received from interested suppliers will be fully evaluated.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Price and quality
Type: cost
Name
Overhead and Profit (OH&P)
Description
Evaluated against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 3 of the ITT.
Type: cost
Name
Preliminaries
Description
Evaluated based on the Grand Total of Scheduled Preliminaries (£) against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 4 of the ITT.
Type: quality
Name
Quality and Technical Capability
Description
Evaluated based on the qualitative, technical, and social value response submissions as detailed in the ITT
Lot 3: Projects consisting of 16 to 49 units
Lot number: 3
Description
Lot 3
Provision of construction Services, including New
build, Regeneration, refurbishment, alterations,
extensions, traditional or Design and Build with all
associated works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Lot value (estimated)
62500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
75000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 March 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 March 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1 year extension following the completion of 3 years.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Valleys to Coast has the right to call off additional works over the lifetime of the framework
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
A supplier may be awarded multiple lots if they are in score high enough in the cost and quality assessment to be in the top 4 of awarded suppliers in each lot.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must meet the minimum legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Stage 1 Welsh Public Sector Questionnaire (WPSQ) documents attached to this opportunity.
In accordance with procurement regulations, full verification documentation (such as proof of insurance levels) will only be required from the preferred bidder(s) prior to the official award of the framework agreement contract, rather than at initial submission stage.
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must demonstrate the required technical and professional ability as specified in the Stage 1 WPSQ and Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) documentation.
Conditions of participation
Not applicable. This is an open procurement process, and all compliant submissions received from interested suppliers will be fully evaluated.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Price and quality
Type: cost
Name
Overhead and Profit (OH&P)
Description
Evaluated against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 3 of the ITT.
Type: cost
Name
Preliminaries
Description
Evaluated based on the Grand Total of Scheduled Preliminaries (£) against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 4 of the ITT.
Type: quality
Name
Quality and Technical Capability
Description
Evaluated based on the qualitative, technical, and social value response submissions as detailed in the ITT
Lot 4: Projects consisting of 50+ units
Lot number: 4
Description
Lot 4
Provision of construction Services, including New
build, Regeneration, refurbishment, alterations,
extensions, traditional or Design and Build with all
associated works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Lot value (estimated)
62500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
75000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 March 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 March 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1 year extension following the completion of 3 years.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Valleys to Coast has the right to call off additional works over the lifetime of the framework
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
A supplier may be awarded multiple lots if they are in score high enough in the cost and quality assessment to be in the top 4 of awarded suppliers in each lot.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must meet the minimum legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Stage 1 Welsh Public Sector Questionnaire (WPSQ) documents attached to this opportunity.
In accordance with procurement regulations, full verification documentation (such as proof of insurance levels) will only be required from the preferred bidder(s) prior to the official award of the framework agreement contract, rather than at initial submission stage.
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must demonstrate the required technical and professional ability as specified in the Stage 1 WPSQ and Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) documentation.
Conditions of participation
Not applicable. This is an open procurement process, and all compliant submissions received from interested suppliers will be fully evaluated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must meet the minimum legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Stage 1 Welsh Public Sector Questionnaire (WPSQ) documents attached to this opportunity.
In accordance with procurement regulations, full verification documentation (such as proof of insurance levels) will only be required from the preferred bidder(s) prior to the official award of the framework agreement contract, rather than at initial submission stage.
Conditions of participation
Tenderers must demonstrate the required technical and professional ability as specified in the Stage 1 WPSQ and Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) documentation.
Conditions of participation
Not applicable. This is an open procurement process, and all compliant submissions received from interested suppliers will be fully evaluated.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Price and quality
Type: cost
Name
Overhead and Profit (OH&P)
Description
Evaluated against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 3 of the ITT.
Type: cost
Name
Preliminaries
Description
Evaluated based on the Grand Total of Scheduled Preliminaries (£) against the lot-specific Trimmed Mean baseline using a tolerance band methodology as detailed in Section 4 of the ITT.
Type: quality
Name
Quality and Technical Capability
Description
Evaluated based on the qualitative, technical, and social value response submissions as detailed in the ITT.
Description of risks to contract performance
Foreseeable risks to contract and framework performance include, but are not limited to: macroeconomic volatility impacting material supply chains and labor availability; unforeseen ground, structural, or hazardous material conditions discovered during asset works; inflationary pressures affecting construction pricing indices; changes in statutory legislation, housing management regulations, building safety standards, or decarbonisation requirements.
Contract modifications may be utilized to address these risks over the framework term, strictly in accordance with the mechanisms and variance clauses detailed within the primary tender and contract documentation pack.
Description of risks to contract performance
Foreseeable risks to contract and framework performance include, but are not limited to: macroeconomic volatility impacting material supply chains and labor availability; unforeseen ground, structural, or hazardous material conditions discovered during asset works; inflationary pressures affecting construction pricing indices; changes in statutory legislation, housing management regulations, building safety standards, or decarbonisation requirements.
Contract modifications may be utilized to address these risks over the framework term, strictly in accordance with the mechanisms and variance clauses detailed within the primary tender and contract documentation pack.