Official UK procurement notice
Main Contractors Framework 2026
Authority: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (Education)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionLSHTM Framework for Main Contractors, to procure works across all campuses of its estate, broken out into the following Lots: Lot 1 – Main Contractor - Carry out construction projects, either as traditional single stage or design and build. Lot 2 – Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Contractor – Predominantly in relation to either large plant replacement, or large scale replacement of for instance light fittings, or distribution pipework but may also cover simple external and internal refurbishment works. With an estimated total value of LSHTM capital projects over the life of the Framework of between £15,000,000 and £63,000,000 GBP based on up to £60,000,000 for lot 1 and up to £3,000,000 for lot 2. These figures cannot in any circumstances be guaranteed and nor should they be taken as a minimum or maximum amount. Typical call-off contract values range from £250,000 - £10,000,000 for lot 1, and £10,000 to £150,000 for lot 2. Please note that refurbishment work in the laboratories is of a highly technical nature, requiring extensive relevant skills and experience. In addition, the refurbishment works generally take place in occupied buildings with other research activities ongoing nearby, requiring careful planning and execution of the works so that no research is interrupted. Due to the criticality of these research activities an ability to react and resource promptly to address technical issues that threaten research continuity is required.
- How the procedure runs: Two stages. Initial Conditions of Participation (CoP) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. All requests to participate received through the completed PSQ will be evaluated as detailed within the documents on both a pass / fail and scored criterion. Only those that fully meet the conditions of participation and score within the top places for each lot will proceed to the final Invitation to Tender stage. Please note that requests to participate must be through the Mercell portal and be submitted by the 31st October 2026 (13:00).
- No preliminary market engagement: No preliminary market engagement has been carried out by LSHTM as not required.
CPV: Building completion work · Building construction work · Building installation work · Construction work · Construction work for buildings relating to education and research · Electrical installation work · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Mechanical installations · Overhaul and refurbishment work · Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations · Site preparation work · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering 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 8 suppliers · 5 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (0.6 per place) · 8 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 5 yrs · up to 7 yrs from 1 May 2026
Published description of the framework
Prices to be agreed as part of framework. Work will be assigned either through direct award or through mini competition as described in the procumment documents.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Main ContractorsAwardedRenewalPublished valueGIP 60,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Lot #2MEP ContractorAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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 sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 60%
- Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical: Award criteria may be refined upto the Invitation to Tender stage. A draft evaluation criteria has been provided within documentation.
- Cost: Award criteria may be refined upto the Invitation to Tender stage. A draft evaluation criteria has been provided within documentation.
- Economic & financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Main Contractors Framework 2026” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 8 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
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Oct 2025, 15:00 BST
- Last source update
- 8 May 2026, 16:01 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
LSHTM-2025-024- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-062218- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a813Find a Tender
- How it runs
Two stages. Initial Conditions of Participation (CoP) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. All requests to participate received through the completed PSQ will be evaluated as detailed within the documents on both a pass / fail and scored criterion. Only those that fully meet the conditions of participation and score within the top places for each lot will proceed to the final Invitation to Tender stage. Please note that requests to participate must be through the Mercell portal and be submitted by the 31st October 2026 (13:00).
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 27 Feb 2026, 13:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 17 Oct 2025, 13:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
3 Oct 2025 → 19 May 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published388 days ago3 Oct 2025, 15:00 BST
- Clarification questions by374 days ago17 Oct 2025, 13:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends241 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown27 Feb 2026, 13:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by209 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:59 BST
- Contract starts179 days ago1 May 2026
- Assessment summaries sent172 days ago8 May 2026
- Latest notice published171 days ago8 May 2026, 16:01 BST
- Standstill ends160 days ago19 May 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Oct 2025- Tender notice published3 Oct 2025, 15:00 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published8 May 2026, 16:01 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete8 May 2026, 16:01 BST
- Contract signature expected29 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Main Contractors1 award | |||
| 8build LtdSME, Estilo Interiors LimitedSME, Russell CawberrySME, T&B Contractors Limited, Vinci Facilities1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: The initial term will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further two years. A longer term framework is required due to the scale of the projects that will be called off from the framework, the time to deliver each scheme and the relatively low frequency of the schemes/competitions. The extended duration will enable the delivery of the School's capital programme, and the opportunity to develop the collaborative relationships that the School desires. | £60,000,000 | 6 May 2026standstill to 19 May 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · MEP Contractor1 award | |||
| Alpine Works LimitedSME, Aston GroupSME, Shield Mechanical, Electrical and Facilities Services LtdSME1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: The initial term will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further two years. A longer term framework is required due to the scale of the projects that will be called off from the framework, the time to deliver each scheme and the relatively low frequency of the schemes/competitions. The extended duration will enable the delivery of the School's capital programme, and the opportunity to develop the collaborative relationships that the School desires. | £3,000,000 | 6 May 2026standstill to 19 May 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Main Contractors | 5final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 · MEP Contractor | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- won8Build LimitedSME · Greater London · 1
- wonEstilo Interiors LimitedSME · West Midlands · 1
- wonVINCI FACILITIES LIMITED · Greater London · 1
- wonSHIELD MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & FACILITIES SERVICES LTDSME · South West England · 2
- wonAlpine Works LimitedSME · Greater London · 2
- wonAston Heating LtdSME · Greater London · 2
- wonRussell Cawberry LimitedSME · Greater London · 1
- wonT & B (CONTRACTORS) LIMITEDSME · East of England · 1
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
8 commercial parties on the notice- 8Build LimitedFramework contractor
- Alpine Works LimitedFramework contractor
- Aston Heating LtdFramework contractor
- Estilo Interiors LimitedFramework contractor
- Russell Cawberry LimitedFramework contractor
- SHIELD MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & FACILITIES SERVICES LTDFramework contractor
- T & B (CONTRACTORS) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- VINCI FACILITIES LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender