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Capital Works Framework

Bracknell Forest Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (South East).

It is a framework worth up to £80,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Thursday 26 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 3pm, Thursday 12 November 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Thursday 26 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 55% · Price 40% · Social Value 5%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £80,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

All tender documents accompanying this notice will be found using the link. Suppliers will need to log in and register to express an…

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2034.

What the notice says

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Open Framework for the provision of Capital Works, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Lifecycle Replacement and Associated Construction Works across the Council's operational and corporate property portfolio. The Framework will provide the Council with a flexible route to commission a range of construction-related works of varying size, complexity, value and risk profile across its estate. The Framework is intended to commence on 1 April 2027 and may operate for a maximum period of up to eight (8) years, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 provisions relating to Open Frameworks. The Council intends to appoint up to eight (8) suitably qualified and experienced contractors to the Framework.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 13 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £80,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: sebp.due-north.com.
Send clarification questions before 3pm, Thursday 12 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Thursday 26 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

5 May 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 041174-2026
15 July 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 066539-2026
1 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092813-2026
8 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 095382-2026

About the buyer

Bracknell Forest Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Sport and Leisure Management Limited3 contracts
Bauer Media Outdoor UK Ltd1 contract
Lot 1 - Zest Eco Ltd1 contract
Surrey County Archaeological Unit1 contract
White Horse Contracting Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Bracknell Forest Borough Council

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From notice 041174-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 May 2026, last updated 8 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 8 October 2026.