Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure

Procurement reference

PB4

Procurement 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.

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

100000000 GBP to 1000000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM to 29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2031

Is a framework being established?

Yes

LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Open

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

All contracting authorities, 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.

Framework operation description

The framework will operate as a multi-supplier agreement, enabling public sector clients to procure from pre-approved contractors. Prices are established at framework tender stage and represent the maximum framework rates. Contracting authorities may seek improved rates through mini-competitions or apply direct award where best value can be demonstrated in line with the framework rules.

All call-off contracts will be entered into under the FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract, which governs collaboration, performance management, and value delivery.

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Award criteria

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Award criteria

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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. This lot does not include factory built modular buildings.

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45216000 -

  Award criteria

  Type: quality

  Name

  General Quality Response

  Weighting: 25.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Workstream Specific Quality Response

  Weighting: 25.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Regional Quality Response

  Weighting: 15.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Social Value Response

  Weighting: 10.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: price

  Name

  Price

  Weighting: 25.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Award criteria

  Type: quality

  Name

  General Quality Response

  Weighting: 25.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Workstream Specific Quality Response

  Weighting: 25.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Regional Quality Response

  Weighting: 15.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Social Value Response

  Weighting: 10.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: price

  Name

  Price

  Weighting: 25.00

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Award criteria

Description

The demolition and recovery of recyclable material to enable development of a public building up to 2.5M GBP. 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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Award criteria

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Award criteria

Description

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

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings

Award criteria

Award criteria

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Award criteria

Description

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.

CPV classifications

• 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

29 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Award criteria

Award criteria