Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for the Execution of General Building Works (Housing) - Lots 1 & 2
Authority: City & County of Swansea (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSwansea Council (the Client) requires established and competent Contractors to undertake and deliver multi-disciplined planned maintenance works in both void (empty) and occupied properties throughout the City & County of Swansea. It is of the clients best understanding that the void to tenanted property ratio will be 90% Vacant/Void properties to 10% Tenanted properties
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 3 Sept 2029, 23:59 BST.
- No preliminary market engagement: As per section 17(1)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023, The Council has utilised its subject matter experts knowledge to identify the preferred and most relevant approach to the market given the requirements of this particular procurement activity.
CPV: Construction materials and associated items · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) · Construction work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 4 suppliers
- Framework period
- 1 yr · up to 3 yrs from 15 Jan 2027
Published description of the framework
Please see procurement documents
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1External WorksRenewalPublished value£2,400,000
Lot 1 will require Contractors to undertake Planned Maintenance and Adaptation works relating to external works of domestic dwellings, which is to include elements of the following trade disciplines: Groundworks, Bricklaying, Formwork & Concrete Application (concrete ramps/paths) and Galvanised-Steel Hand Railing to various properties within the boundaries of Swansea in accordance with the details set out or referred to in the contract particulars and specification.
Lot #2Internal WorksRenewalPublished value£9,000,000
Lot 2 will require Contractors to undertake Maintenance works relating to both the internal and external fabric of domestic dwellings, which is to includes elements of the following trade disciplines: Carpentry, Plastering, Decoration, Flooring, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, UPVC Windows & Doors (labour only maintenance and replacement), Brickwork and Cleaning to various properties, including communal areas, within the boundaries of Swansea in accordance with the details set out or referred to in the contract particulars and specification.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: Question 1A – Quality 5% Question 1B- Quality 5% Question 1C – Quality 5% Question 2 – CDM regulations 5% Question 3 – Sustainable Development & the environment 5% BBM Method Statement Questions 5%
- Price: Pricing Schedule Compensation events
- Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Framework Agreement for the Execution of General Building Works…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 3 Sept 2029
- First published
- 24 Sept 2026, 14:27 BST
- Last source update
- 24 Sept 2026, 14:27 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 8 Jan 2027
- Authority reference
CCS/25/439- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-090620- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07799dFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 21 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 14 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en, cy
All suppliers must register on a new UK Government Central Digital Database in addition to be being registered on Sell2Wales in order to be considered for this procurement. Suppliers that wish to participate in this Procurement are responsible for ensuring that the Central Digital Platform contains complete, accurate and up-to-date information about their organisation and any Associated Suppliers which are relevant for the purposes of this Procurement. Suppliers must notify the Authority immediately if it is unable to register on the Central Digital Platform and/or provide accurate and up-to-date information via the Central Digital Platform. Further details on the Central Digital Platform and registration are below:
www.sell2wales.gov.wales/helpandresources/cdp… ↗ and Information and guidance for suppliers - GOV.UK
Economic operators interested in submitting a tender can download the tender documents from the eTenderWales portal (etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗) you will need to register with eTenderWales if you are not already registered. Please see below instructions on how to register.
- Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):
— Navigate to the portal: etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗
— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.
— Enter your correct business and user details.
— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.
— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.
- Express an interest in the project:
— Login to the portal with your username/password.
— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).
— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.
- Responding to the invitation to tender:
— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).
— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:
— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— Phone: +44 8003684850
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch… ↗
Timeline
24 Sept 2026 → 15 Jan 2027 · 5 dates- Tender notice published32 days ago24 Sept 2026, 14:27 BST
- Clarification questions by12 days ago14 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends5 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown21 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today26 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 74 days8 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 80 days15 Jan 2027
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published24 Sept 2026, 14:27 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications itt_127515 - Framework Agreement for the Execution of General Building Works (Housing) - Lots 1 & 2
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender