Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
6 Deer Park Avenue
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 1506894395
E-mail: procurement@lhcprocure.org.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16123
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Public Sector Framework Provider
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure
Reference number: PB4
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 10 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
New Build Only – 0 to 1m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45212000
45212200
45212300
45212313
45212330
45213100
45213110
45213150
45213200
45213350
45214200
45214300
45215000
45215222
45216111
45216112
45216113
45216120
45216200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
New Build Only – 1m to 2.5m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45212000
45212300
45212330
45213100
45213110
45213150
45213200
45214200
45214300
45215000
45215222
45216111
45216113
45216120
45216200
45222110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Refurbishment only – 0 to 1m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45212000
45212300
45212330
45213110
45213150
45213200
45213350
45214300
45214200
45215000
45215222
45216111
45216112
45216113
45216120
45216200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Refurbishment only – 1m to 2.5m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45212000
45212300
45212330
45213100
45213110
45213150
45213200
45213350
45214200
45214300
45215000
45215222
45216111
45216112
45216113
45216120
45216200
45222110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Civil Infrastructure – 0 to 2.5m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45230000
45233100
45233139
45232450
45111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Civil Infrastructure – over 2.5m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45230000
45233100
45111000
45232452
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services - 2.5 to 10m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45212000
45212300
45212330
45213100
45213110
45213150
45213200
45213350
45214200
45214300
45215000
45215222
45216111
45216112
45216113
45216120
45216200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – 10 to 25m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45212000
45212300
45212330
45213100
45213110
45213150
45213200
45213350
45214200
45214300
45215000
45215222
45216111
45216112
45216113
45216120
45216200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
New Build, Refurbishment and Associated Services – over 25m GBP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45212000
45212300
45212330
45213100
45213110
45213150
45213200
45213350
45214200
45214300
45215000
45215222
45216111
45216113
45216112
45216120
45216200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Hard Facilities Management – all values
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
79993000
50116100
50500000
50531100
50610000
50710000
50740000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Workstream Specific Quality Response
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Regional Quality Response
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value Response
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.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.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-033223
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
09/12/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
30/04/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
10/12/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.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)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Livingston Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/10/2025