Supply Chain Partners (Trades) Framework

Full CPV breakdown

• 45000000 — Construction work (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type

Local authority

Competition

Open competition (any supplier can bid)

Contract type

Works

Lots

3

Procurement method

Open procedure

Main category

Works

Above threshold

Yes

Legal basis

UKPGA 2023/54

Notice status

Active

Renewal

The duration of this Framework is for an initial term of one (1) year with options to re-open annually (as per 2.7 of schedule 1 ), up to a maximum eight (8) years term in total (across the scheme of Frameworks). Any decision regarding the re-opening of the Framework, as outlined above, remains entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and will be exercised in accordance with its strategic and operational requirements which may change during the initial set term of the Framework

Framework agreement

Yes

Framework details

Call-Off Process under this Framework All call-offs from the Framework will be subject to the criteria published and the processes explained in Schedule 1. Contracts will be awarded according to the criteria published at the time of the call-off. Full guidance on each call-off will be issued as part of the tender "pack", including details on clarifications, deadlines, award criteria and tendering requirements. When bidding for a call-off, Suppliers may be asked to confirm if their circumstances have changed since the completion of the Framework Submission and clarify what these changes are. Suitability will be re-evaluated depending on any changes identified. Call-offs may be conducted in several ways to achieve the best possible outcome for the Contracting Authority. This may include using Expressions of Interest as a call for competition: Expressions of Interest may be used, where Suppliers will be invited to review the opportunity and then either opt in or opt out of the call-off. Where an Expression of Interest is used, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to then only invite those that "opt in" to respond to the call-off. Individual call-off contracts let under the Framework may exceed the lifespan of the Framework, however all call-off contracts must be awarded (contract signed) before the Framework end date. In this instance, the terms and conditions agreed under this Framework will apply to the completion of the works and services. A call-off contract under this Framework shall be made either by Direct Selection (award without competition), or by way of a Competitive Selection Process (further competition). For the avoidance of doubt, the decision as to whether to select a Framework Contractor by Direct Selection or by way of a Competitive Selection Process shall be entirely at the Contracting Authority's discretion. Where a call-off procedure results in no award, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to award a contract outside of this Framework. Direct Selection of a Framework Contractor The Contracting Authority may award a call-off contract directly to a Framework Contractor, without any further competition between the Framework Contractors, ("Direct Selection") in any of the following circumstances: where the Contracting Authority can determine which Framework Contractor will provide it with the most advantageous offer for the proposed call-off contract by reference to the Framework Contractors' Framework Submission and having regard to the requirements of the call-off contract in question; where the Contracting Authority has determined (acting reasonably) that the call-off contract can only be carried out by a particular Framework Contractor for technical reasons (which may include where the Framework Contractor has a unique insight and understanding of the project to which the call-off contract relates and/or the project's key stakeholders); where the Contracting Authority has invited expressions of interest from Framework Contractors in relation to an intended Competitive Selection Process for a call-off contract, and only one Framework Contractor has responded to express their interest within the requisite timescale set by the Contracting Authority; where the Framework Contractor is the number one (1) ranked Framework Contractor on the Framework Lot in question. If such Framework Contractor either declines the award of the call-off contract, is excluded from participating in the Award Process or is suspended from the Award Process (pursuant to the Framework terms), the Contracting Authority may award the call-off contract by Direct Selection to the Framework Contractor who is the number two (2) ranked Framework Contractor on the Framework Lot in question, and so on and so forth; where the call-off contract is for works or services which are a continuation of (or are a subsequent phase of) works or services which the Framework Contractor was previously appointed to carry out, and the Contracting Authority requires continuity of service in respect of the same; where the Contracting Authority intended to award the call-off contract by way of a Competitive Selection Process, but has determined that only one Framework Contractor satisfies the Conditions of Participation in respect of the call-off contract; where for reasons of urgency it is not reasonably practicable to award the call-off contract by way of a Competitive Selection Process; where the estimated value of the Works and Services to be carried out under the call-off contract is less than the amount below which direct awards are permitted by the Contracting Authority's standing orders from time to time; where for reasons of confidentiality or commercial sensitivity it is not reasonably practicable to award the call-off contract by way of a Competitive Selection Process; where the Contracting Authority is bound to work with a particular Framework Contractor by reason of any funding condition, or other contractual requirement imposed by another party. Competitive Selection Process The Contracting Authority may require Framework Contractors to satisfy certain Conditions of Participation as a pre-condition to being invited to participate, or progressing as part of, a Competitive Selection Process for a Call-off contract. If the Contracting Authority wishes to award a call-off contract by way of a Competitive Selection Process, the Contracting Authority shall invite all Framework Contractors to take part in the Competitive Selection Process, save for: any Framework Contractor that is excluded from participating in the Award Process; any Framework Contractor that is suspended from participating in the Award Process; any Framework Contractor that does not satisfy the Conditions of Participation in respect of the call-off contract; any Framework Contractor that has confirmed that they do not wish to be invited to participate, or who has not responded to an expression of interest issued by the Contracting Authority in respect of the Call-off contract. The invitation to take part in a Competitive Selection Process shall: be issued in writing via the Portal or such other means as the Contracting Authority may determine; explain whether the Competitive Selection Process is to comprise of written tender / selection proposals by the Framework Contractors, site visits, interviews or presentations or a combination of any of these things; where the Competitive Selection Process is to involve the submission of written tender proposals by the Framework Contractors, specify a fixed time limit for submission of such proposals, such time limit being of sufficient duration to allow proposals to be submitted, taking into account factors such as the complexity of the Works and Services in question, the nature of the Contracting Authority's requirements and the time needed to compile and submit proposals; set out the evaluation criteria on which tenders submitted pursuant to the Competitive Selection Process will be assessed; contain or make reference to the form of Call-off contract that will be entered into with the successful Framework Contractor. When invited by the Contracting Authority to participate in a Competitive Selection Process, the Contractor shall provide written confirmation to the party carrying out the tender as to whether or not it wishes to participate. The cost submitted for the Competitive Selection Process must not exceed any maximum rate stated by the Contracting Authority in pricing methodology as set out in the call-off tender document. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs it incurs in participating in a Competitive Selection Process and acknowledges and agrees that the Contracting Authority shall not have any liability for such costs under any circumstances. The Competitive Selection Process will be assessed on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in the invitation and all Framework Contractors invited to take part in the Competitive Selection Process will be informed of the outcome of that evaluation.

Submission method

A Tender Response must be submitted via ProContract for the Supplier to be considered for the award of the Contract in the Tendering Procedure. https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=18d7f93d-94bb-ef11-8132-005056b64545&v=2 Tender Responses and communications submitted by Suppliers via any other means will be excluded. Suppliers that require any technical assistance in using the portal or have any difficulty registering or logging in, should contact the ProContract helpdesk: 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri) suppliersupport@proactisservicedesk.com "Submit a Ticket" to the helpdesk (via https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com/s/?language=en_US) Full details around submitting a compliant tender can be found within Schedule 1 of the associated tender documents.

Enquiries close

10 Dec 2025

Award decision expected

19 Apr 2026

Covered by GPA

Yes

Number of lots

3

Language

EN

Published

06 Nov 2025 10:53

Deadline

17 Dec 2025 12:00

OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-05a9c1

Notice ID

WHA.COS.R.25.041

Organisations on this notice

Lots (3)